About
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC) at Historic Carver Technical Education Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, is the school’s HVAC/R Technician Program. It trains students to install, maintain, and repair residential and light commercial heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Instruction covers electricity, refrigeration cycles, system components, troubleshooting, safety, schematics, and environmental and energy-efficiency regulations. The program combines classroom instruction with practical laboratory experience and runs for 750 clock hours on weekdays. Completion makes students eligible to sit for the NCCER Certification, EPA Section 608 Universal & R-410A Exam, and OSHA 10-Hour Safety, and provides a Certificate of Completion – HVAC/R Technician.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Next start: September 9, 2025 - April 23, 2026
- Leads to: NCCER Certification; EPA Section 608 Universal & R-410A Exam; OSHA 10-Hour Safety; Certificate of Completion – HVAC/R Technician
Organization
Chuck Shaw Technical Education Center
The School District of Palm Beach County
Public education administration managing K-12 schools in Palm Beach County, Florida, The School District of Palm Beach County is the tenth-largest U.S. school district. It serves over 170,000 students across 180 schools and is committed to educating, affirming, and inspiring each student in an equity-embedded school system. The district offers diverse educational programs, including Head Start and Early Head Start, and envisions a dynamic, collaborative multicultural community that values lifelong learning.
Highlights:
- Tenth-largest school district in the U.S.
- Largest employer in Palm Beach County
- Serves over 170,000 students
- Offers diverse educational programs including Head Start and Early Head Start
- Committed to equity-embedded education