Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Program Overview

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The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration program has been designed to prepare students for immediate employment in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industries. Upon completion of this program, students possess the necessary knowledge, skills and certifications to diagnose, repair and install today's equipment. Our instructors work to instill 21^st Century Skills and social responsibility in all students, and highlight areas of our trade that affect sustainability and environmental impact. The HVACR shop believes that a diverse workforce will help strengthen the industry of the future, and create a positive learning environment for everyone.

The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration program is one of the licensed mechanical trades here at Diman, and the only trade where students are immediately able to enter the industry after graduation, without the need for continuing education or night schooling. Students will earn the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 Certification which allows work on most air conditioning and refrigeration equipment found in most residential and light commercial properties. Upon completion of the four-year program at Diman and being eighteen years of age, new technicians should register with the Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards (DAS) and for their Refrigeration Apprentice License from the Massachusetts Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, and Sprinkler Fitters. After 2000 hours of on-the-job-training (OJT) and proper registration, technicians will be allowed to test for the Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician license which permits unrestricted large commercial work. This license is transferable to other states that currently have articulation agreements.

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Skills & Careers

Students graduating from Diman have a variety of job options open to them. Below is a partial list of jobs Diman grads from this program are qualified for, depending on their level of education.

Diman Diploma	Post-Secondary Education	4 Year College Degree
HVAC/R Residential Service Technician HVAC/R Residential Installation Technician Ductwork Installer Supply House Salesperson HVAC/R Commercial Apprentice Service and Installation Dispatch	Building Analyst Certified Energy Manager Certified Building Operator Assistant Project Manager Weatherization Technician Systems Designer Safety Coordinator Home Inspector	Mechanical Engineer Electrical Engineer Facilities Manager Project Manager Construction Management Business Management

Knowledge & Skill Areas

Grade 9

Occupational Safety
Hand and Power Tools
Pipe Joining/Fitting
Construction Drawings
Electrical Fundamentals
HVACR Electrical Controls
Mini Split Heat Pump Install

Grade 10

Refrigerant Handling
Refrigeration Theory
Medium Temp Systems
Low Temp Systems
Refrigeration Controls
HVACR System Testing
System Pump-Down

Grade 11

Forced Air Heating Systems
Central Air Conditioning
Installation and Service
Preventative Maintenance
Refrigerant Recovery
Duct System Design
Efficiency Testing

Grade 12

Hydronic Heating Systems
Wall Hung Boilers/Combi Systems
Centrifugal Pumps
Oil Burners
Combustion Analysis
Unitary Heat Pumps
Live In-District Work

In the News

Diman gets grant to buy 10 new heat pumps: How HVAC students are training for the future.

A dozen students were busily bending copper tubing, working together as they measured and mounted it to a wall, each one contributing in their own small way to a cleaner climate. (3/7/24)

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HVACR students invited to business opening

The HVACR department would like to thank RST Thermal for inviting the program to their grand opening at 52 Ferry Street. In attendance were Mayor Paul Coogan, President Evan Trethewey, Vice President & ”This Old House’s” Richard Trethewey and multiple brand representatives. (6/2/23)

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PHCC All-Star Announced

Congratulations to Ethan Ste. Marie (HVAC) for receiving the All Star award from the Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) at their annual trade show. Ethan's hard work, professionalism and dedication helped him earn this title, which includes a $500 scholarship and a tool bag filled with industry tools donated by Ferguson. (5/2/23)

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Liberty Utilities training for HVACR students

The HVACR department would like to thank Liberty Utilities for inviting our grade 10 students to attend the DigSafe MUST Managing Underground Safety Training seminar at White’s of Westport on Wednesday 3/1/23. Our students learned about digging safety and to always call 811 to have DigSafe mark underground utilities safely. It’s the Law! (3/2/23)

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HVACR thanks ENE Systems

The HVACR department would like to thank Mike Papetti from ENE Systems, Inc. for speaking to all of our students about career opportunities in the controls field! ENE Systems, Inc. is the largest independent HVAC Controls contractor in New England, and Papetti was able to share information about facilities management, tips to enter the industry and demonstrations of live viewing of real life control systems. (3/2/23)

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Diman students in demand

Looking for a job? You’re in luck, with experts saying that the current job market offers historic levels of open positions across a wide swath of industries. “It’s the first time when the leverage is really in employees’ hands,” said Kevin Lazaro, Director of Cooperative Education at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School. “I’ve seen a lot of changes, but I’ve never seen such a boon of job opportunities across a multitude of industries.” (6/15/22)

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