In the first year of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) program students will learn to use a variety of hand tools including wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hammers as well as specially tools of the HVAC trade which include digital multimeters, thermometers, scales, vacuum pumps and refrigerant recovery equipment. Students will complete projects utilizing copper tubing, PVC and black iron pipe with ACR tubing cutters, flaring, swaging and threading tools. Students will also master the use of various types of torches for soldering and brazing and build a basic mechanical refrigeration cycle. Students will also learn the concepts of electricity and complete a series of electrical projects and also be introduced to the sheet metal arts. Internship is available. Skills USA, the co-curricular student organization, offers opportunities in leadership, community, and competitive events.