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.

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CTE Courses Principles of Construction OR Principles of Architecture 
(1 credit)
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technology I
(1 credit)

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technology II
(2 credits)

Practicum in Construction Technology
OR
Career Preparation
(2 credits)
Additional Elective        
Additional Elective        
Additional Elective        

Possible Industry Based Certifications:

  • Refrigerant handling (EPA 608)
  • NCCER HVAC, Level 1

  • NCCER Sheet Metal, Level 1

occupations median wage annual openings % growth
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics $41,808 3,356 26%
Sheet Metal Workers $37,419 1,479 17%
Cost Estimators $63,939 2,239 21%

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.