The Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC-R) 2 program is designed to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the heating, air conditioning and refrigeration and ventilation industry. The student should obtain EPA certification prior to completion in order to be employed in any job that requires work with refrigerants. This program is designed to train the student in the basic theory, fundamental principles, and the practical applications which develop the knowledge and skills necessary for entry into the basic industry service and installation occupations.
The program was awarded a national accreditation by the ESCO Institute in 1999. Lively Technical College is an approved testing site for the E.P.A. Section 608 Refrigerant Certification and R410A Safety Certification. The program has an active advisory committee that works closely with the Externship Program to provide students valuable field experience upon completion of the course study.
AGE: 16 years or older
BASIC SKILLS LEVEL: Computations (Math) 10 & Communications (Reading & Language Arts) 9.0
*Or met other basic skill requirements
Common questions about our program.

| OCP | Course Number | Course Title | Course Length | SOC Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | ACR0013 | HVAC/R Intermediate Service Practices | 250 | 49-9021 |
| B | ACR0044 | HVAC/R Advanced Service Practices (formerly ‘Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technician’) | 350 | 49-9021 |
| Fee | Details |
|---|---|
| 1752.00 | Florida Resident Tuition ($2.92 x 600 hours) |
| 468.27 | Bookstore Costs (NO COST IF STUDENT HAS BOOK FROM HVAC 1 PROGRAM) |
| 45.00 | Registration Fee |
| 50.00 | Facility Usage Fee |
| 200.00 | Lab Fee |
| 575.00 | Miscellaneous Fees (Tool kit/t-shirt - paid during 1st semester only) Tool kit not needed if student has one from HVAC 1 program. |
| 30.00 | Ready Exams (2) |
Watts Cooling Heating & Plumbing LLC
Barineau Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Browns Refrigeration
Bensons Heating & Air Conditioning
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