George Stone
Technical College
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (C400400)
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning/refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry. The student should obtain EPA certification prior to leaving school in order to be employed in any job that requires work with refrigerants. This program focuses on broad, transferable skills, stresses the understanding of the heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation industry, and demonstrates elements of the industry such as planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, the underlying principles of technology, and health, safety, and environmental issues.The content includes but is not limited to designing, testing, and repairing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning/refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems. Upon completion of the program, students are prepared to take the following Industry Competency Exams: Commercial Refrigeration, Light Commercial Air Conditioning and Heating, and HVACR.
Program content includes the following courses:
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Title
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Course
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Hours
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A
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Introduction to HVAC/R
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ACR0000
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250
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B
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HVAC/R Fundamentals
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ACR0001
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250
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C
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HVAC/R Service Practices
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ACR0012
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250
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D
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HVAC/R Intermediate Service Practices
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ACR0013
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250
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E
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HVAC/R Advanced Service Practices or HVAC/R Advanced Commercial and Industrial Service Practices |
ACR0044 or ACR0045
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350
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Program Length:
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1350 Hours
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Enrollment
George Stone Technical College has an open-enrollment policy. Provided there is seat availability in the desired class, the student may begin classes on the first Monday of each quarter.
| Fall Enrollment Dates | Spring Enrollment Dates |
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| August 10, 2023 |
January 8, 2024
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| October 2, 2023 | March 4, 2024 |
Program Times
| Status | Times | Frequency |
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Full Time - Day
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NOT AVAILABLE |
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Part Time - Day
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Full Time - Evening
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2:15PM ��� 9:00PM
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MTWR
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Part Time - Evening
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2:15PM - 5:15PM
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MTWR
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Part Time - Evening
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6:00PM - 9:00PM
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MTWR
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Program Costs
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Estimated for Florida Residents Tuition: $4050 Books: $500 Supplies: $60 Total: $4,610 |
Estimated for Non-Residents Tuition: $15,822 Books: $500 Supplies: $60 Total: $16,382 |
Industry Salaries
Salary Rate: $28,558 - $69,942
Pensacola Average: $42,000
State Average: $38,000
National Average: $45,877
Instructor Contact Information
Dwight Norstrum
Phone: (850) 786 6538
Email: cnorstum@ecsdfl.us
Location: Building 1, Room 113A
Office hours: Monday through Wednesday 11:30AM - 9:00PM and Thursday 12:00PM - 9:00PM
