Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR)

Looking for a cool career? Choose HVACR!

Looking for a career with guaranteed job and growth opportunities? You’ve found it in HVACR.

In Anson and Union counties, between the years of 2014 and 2024, there was an 86 percent increase in HVACR jobs (Lightcast data). You know why? Because our area is growing, and people will always want to be comfortable, whether they’re in their homes, offices, schools, hospitals, etc.

More homes and buildings mean more HVACR systems. And more HVACR systems mean more HVACR jobs.

When you study in South Piedmont’s HVACR program, you’ll be prepared to claim your place in the HVACR industry.

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The Program Options

2 Years 68 Credit Hours

In this 2-year, 68-credit-hour program, you will take classes covering the entire gamut of HVACR topics, including the fundamentals of air conditioning, furnace technology, tools and instrumentation, HVACR building code and system sizing. Graduates should qualify for employment as HVAC technicians, HVAC service technicians, HVAC installers, and HVAC mechanics. Because of the rising demand for trained technicians, employment opportunities for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers are excellent. Participation in a work-based learning program with an area employer is advised. The program is offered at the Tyson Family Center for Technology in Monroe, as well as the L.L Polk campus in Polkton.

Mode

Online/in-person

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Prerequisites

None

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1 Year 17 Credit Hours

In this one-year, 17-credit-hour program, you will focus specifically on heating systems for residential structures. Courses will include Introduction to Refrigeration, Heating Technology, HVACR Electricity, Comfort Cooling and HVACR Customer Relations. The instruction in these classes will involve some textbook-based study and classroom teaching, but most of it will be hands-on lab training. The program is offered at the Tyson Family Center for Technology in Monroe, as well as the L.L. Polk campus in Polkton.

Mode

Online/in-person

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Prerequisites

None

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1 Year 18 Credit Hours

In this one-year, 18-credit-hour program, you will focus specifically on heating systems for residential structures, with an emphasis on electricity and electronics. Courses will include Introduction to Refrigeration, Heat Pump Technology, HVACR Electricity and a separate HVACR Electronics course along with Industrial Safety and HVACR Customer Relations. The instruction in these classes will involve some textbook-based study and classroom teaching, but most of it will be hands-on lab training. The program is offered at the Tyson Family Center for Technology in Monroe, as well as the L.L. Polk campus in Polkton.

Mode

Online/in-person

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None

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1 Year 18 Credit Hours

In this one-year, 18-credit-hour program, you will focus on refrigeration systems for commercial and institutional structures in order to keep cooling spaces in hospitals, schools, and prisons operating effectively. Courses will include Introduction to Refrigeration, Advanced Refrigeration Systems, and HVACR Electricity. The instruction in these classes will involve some textbook-based study and classroom teaching, but most of it will be hands-on lab training. The program is offered at the Tyson Family Center for Technology in Monroe, as well as the L.L. Polk campus in Polkton.

Mode

Online/in-person

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Prerequisites

None

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1 Year 16 Credit Hours

In this one-year, 16-credit-hour program, you will focus on installation, maintenance and repair of cooling and refrigeration systems in grocery stores and quickie marts. Courses will include Introduction to Refrigeration, Advanced Refrigeration Systems, HVACR Electricity and HVACR Controls. The instruction in these classes will involve some textbook-based study and classroom teaching, but most of it will be hands-on lab training. The program is offered Tyson Family Center for Technology in Monroe, as well as the L.L. Polk campus in Polkton.

Mode

Online/in-person

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Prerequisites

None

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1.5 Years 40 Credit Hours

In this 18-month, 41-credit-hour program you will build on the content covered in the Heating Fundamentals Certificate program by taking duct systems courses as well as advanced electronics courses along with a Work-Based Learning experience with an area employer. The program is offered at the Tyson Family Center for Technology in Monroe, as well as the L.L. Polk campus in Polkton.

Mode

Online/in-person

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Prerequisites

Heating Fundamentals Certificate

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1 Year 18 Credit Hours

This three-semester program is offered for high school students in select Anson County and Union County high schools. Course content is aligned with the Heat Pump Fundamentals Certificate. If you are interested, we encourage you to speak with the counselor at your school for enrollment details. The program is offered at the Tyson Family Center for Technology in Monroe, as well as the L.L. Polk campus in Polkton

Mode

Online/in-person

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Prerequisites

Unweighted GPA of 2.8

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2 Weeks

This 64-hour class focuses on the science and application of heating systems. It is delivered as a hybrid format, with textbook and content provided online while hands-on instruction is provided in our HVACR lab. The course is offered at the Tyson Family Center for Technology in Monroe, as well as the LL Polk campus in Polkton.

Mode

Online/in-person

Prerequisites

None

2 Weeks

This 64-hour class focuses on the science and application of cooling systems. It is delivered as a hybrid course, with textbook and content provided online, while hands-on instruction is provided in our HVACR lab. The course is offered at the Tyson Family Center for Technology in Monroe, as well as the L.L. Polk campus in Polkton.

Mode

Online/in-person

Prerequisites

None

Locations offering comprehensive HVACR training – L.L. Polk campus and Tyson Family Center for Technology

$28/hour

Median salary for HVACR mechanics and installers within our region; your salary will vary (Lightcast data, 2024)

U.S. EPA

Students are prepared to receive U.S. EPA Refrigerant and other industry-recognized credentials.

Turn Up the Heat on Your HVACR Training

As a South Piedmont HVACR student, you’ll participate in coursework and hands-on projects designed to teach you to install, maintain, and repair HVACR systems.

You’ll gain a foundational knowledge of air conditioning systems, furnaces, tools, instrumentation, residential building codes, residential system sizing, and advanced comfort systems. You’ll learn from experienced instructors using real HVACR equipment and industry-standard tools. You will be prepared to sit for industry-recognized certifications, such as U.S. EPA Refrigerant, and find employment as an HVACR technician, installer, or mechanic.

This industry provides many opportunities for entry-level employees to advance into management or go into business for themselves.

A student and an instructor inspecting indoor HVAC equipment, inspecting its components.

Get Your Hands on Hands-On Training

I enjoy the HVACR program at South Piedmont because the instructor incorporates hands-on learning in every class and provides real-life scenarios.
Mac Brock, HVACR program student and a resident of Polkton