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Commercial Heating and Air Conditioning, Occupational Certificate (O.C.)
Commercial Heating and Air Conditioning, Occupational Certificate (O.C.)
at Florida Gateway College
Central Florida Catalog
FGC’s Commercial Heating and Air Conditioning Technology program prepares students for careers in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. Changing markets and technology can cause occupational uncertainty in many fields, but the need for air conditioning and refrigeration is constant. Florida Gateway College can provide you with the tools to start down this reliable career path, stay current with industry trends, and succeed in the field. The program emphasizes a combination of air conditioning and refrigeration theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.
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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
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$37,270
$57,300
$84,250
$17.92
$27.55
$40.51
Admissions
- Be at least 16 years old and either a high school graduate or have a GED certificate, or be a non-high-school graduate who has been out of high school at least six months.
- Take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and score a minimum of 9.0 for reading, 10.0 for math and 9.0 for language by the end of the program