ProgramCIP 47.0201

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, service and maintain the operating condition of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Includes instruction in diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment and the principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics as they relate to the repair of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).

Also called Heating and Air Conditioning Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC), Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HACR), Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Maintenance Technology/Technician (HVAC), Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HVACR), Oil Burner Mechanic, Refrigeration Mechanic, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic.