Construction: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Statewide Program of Study
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.
This Program of Study is in our
Architecture and Construction Career Cluster
This cluster focuses on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment.
Pathway Courses
Below are the classes that are taken in this pathway.
Having an asterisk * by the course name represents it being an advanced course.
Level 1
Principles of Construction
Level 2
Construction Technology
Level 3
Construction Technology II*
Level 4
Practicum in Construction Technology: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (TJC Course)
Expanded Learning Opportunities
Learning beyond the walls of the classroom is extremely important to making sure you are college and career ready. See what we offer for this pathway.
Exploration Activities
Shadow an HVAC
worker or cost
estimator
Participate in
SkillsUSA
Work-Based Learning Activities
Intern with an
HVAC and/or sheet
metal company
Industry-Based Certifications
NCCER Core Level 2
Postsecondary Opportunities
Explore what degrees that will continue your learning past high school.
Aligned Occupations
Below are potential careers that are aligned with this pathway. Review their salaries and job trends.
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics
$41,808
Median Wage
3,356
Annual Openings
26%
Growth
Sheet Metal Workers
$37,419
Median Wage
1,479
Annual Openings
17%
Growth
Cost Estimators
$63,939
Median Wage
2,239
Annual Openings
21%
Growth