The American School of Technology is an approved training sponsor for the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) . Our Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration program utilizes the ContrenConnect curriculum developed by NCCER. ContrenConnect is an interactive web-based tool that partners textbooks and internet-driven materials to give the student a multi-dimensional learning experience.
Enroll in HVAC/R training at AST and take advantage of these great benefits.
We are happy to announce that we have recently updated our HVAC/R program to better suit the needs of students and employers. We have expanded the program to include a soft-skills course on Tools for Success for the Construction Industry. Additionally, we have added an Externship component that provides students with an opportunity to apply classrooom skills in the field, working under direct supervision of participating extern site personnel or school staff.
The HVAC/R laboratories at AST are equipped with computer-simulated training workstations as well as current gas furnaces, oil furnaces, air handlers, heat pumps, hydronic systems, air cleaners, ice machines and walk-in coolers. You will also find various older models that represent common equipment still found in the field today. Electrical boards are used to train you in electrical fundamentals and circuit testing to further improve your industry knowledge.
This program is designed for women and men regardless of previous training in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. The objective of the program is to provide the student with an understanding of HVAC/R systems, their operation, and diagnosis to obtain job entry skills or advancement within the heating and refrigeration industry. The graduate may have opportunities in many facets of the industry such as heating/Cooling Technician, Refrigeration Technician, industrial maintenance Technician.
Daytime Program: 840 clock hours; 28 credit hours, 50 weeks
Evening Program: 840 clock hours; 28 credit hours, 50 weeks
| Course Number | Course Name | Clock Hours | Credit Hours |
| H100 | Core & Basic HVAC/R Skills | 180 | 6 |
| H110 | Advanced Heating | 180 | 6 |
| H120 | Advanced Cooling & Refrigeration | 180 | 6 |
| H130 | Advanced Associated Skills | 180 | 6 |
| CD110 | Career Development | 30 | 1 |
| H140 | Tools for Success for the Construction Industry | 30 | 1 |
| H150 | HVAC/R Capstone | 60 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 840 | 28 | |
The American School of Technology is an approved training sponsor for the National Center for Construction Education and Research NCCER . Our Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration program utilizes the ContrenConnect curriculum developed by NCCER. ContrenConnect is an interactive web-based tool that partners textbooks and internet driven materials to give the student a multi-dimensional learning experience.
AST receives guidance for our HVAC/R program in compliance with accrediting standards from a professional, industry-driven Program Advisory Committee consisting of industry professionals, employers and industry subject matter experts. They review and comment on the established curriculum of each program, including program objectives, length, curriculum content, learning resources and adequacy of facilities and equipment. The Committees also review and comment on student graduation rates, graduate employment rates and examination outcomes for each program.
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Ron Fantozzi TRANE Inc.
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Larry Hammond Parker Sporlan Larry possesses more than 30 years of HVAC experience. The last 20 years have been spent in Climate and Industrial Controls, directly involved in sales, marketing and training related to the HVAC industry. |
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Jeff Holben Honeywell Corporation Jeff is a Residential Contractor Development Specialist with Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions Division since January 2007. Past experience includes Operations Manager for Waibel Heating Company, where he directed all operations. Jeff is a graduate of Mount Union College, where he earned a B.A. in Management and Marketing. |
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Scott Merritt Fire & Ice Heating and Cooling, Inc. Scott is owner of Fire & Ice Heating and Cooling, Inc. Upon entering the HVAC field, Scott decided to learn all he could in a 10 year period. Fire & Ice now employs seven people, three of which are graduates of the American School of Technology HVAC program. |
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Richard Wirtz HARDI Inc.
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Aaron York York's Heating and Cooling
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Chris Burge Lennox Industries Chris has been with Lennox Industries, a leading manufacturer of heating and cooling equipment for commercial and residential applications, since 1987. He is responsible for the marketing, sales and service of products to dealers and builders. Chris attended Columbus State Community College and also has attended numerous industry schools and certification classes. |
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