Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center

The HVACR program at the Western Center for Technical Studies provides knowledge and skills training in: air conditioning, steam and hydraulic heating, temperature and humidity control, air circulation, duct and pipe system design and layout, thermostats, ventilating equipment, automatic controls, zoning controls, air and water circulators. Plumbing, electrical wiring, refrigeration technology, refrigerant recovery and management, and blueprint reading will be introduced as well. Students will also learn pipefitting, and power tool use, with trade safety being an integral part of all facets of instruction. Students learn to install and repair equipment in the shop and in actual field settings. The combination of shop practice and theory prepares students for employment and advancement in today's Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry. Students entering this program should have a basic mechanical aptitude, be able to move heavy objects, be self-motivated and a self-starter. The Western Center for Technical Studies wanted a third party to validate that their program was preparing students for all facets of the industry.