HVAC & Sheet Metal
Newman Smith High School
Business & Industry Endorsement
This four year plan can be used as an example to help plan your high school career.
The HVAC and Sheet Metal program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with installing, serving, or repairing heating and air conditioning systems and also the fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair of sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings. This program of study may also include exploration into preparing cost estimates for certain construction projects involving heating and air conditioning and sheet metal.
| HVAC & Sheet Metal Program of STudy |
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|---|---|
| Grade | Below is the recommended sequence of courses |
| 9th | Principles of Construction OR Principles of Architecture (1 credit) |
| 10th | Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technology I (1 credit) |
| Additional Elective | Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technology II (2 credits) |
| Additional Elective | Practicum in Construction Technology OR Career Preparation (2 credits) |
Industry Based Certifications Offered:
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NCCER Core Curriculum
| occupations | median wage | annual openings | % growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics | $55,000 | 3,356 | 26% |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $37,419 | 1,479 | 17% |
| Cost Estimators | $63,939 | 2,239 | 21% |