Oakdale High – HVACR/Plumbing 1B

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Offered only at the Career and Technology Center. This course utilizes the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum, a nationally developed competency-based, task-oriented curriculum that prepares students to begin a formal apprenticeship program. Instruction consists of an integrated approach of theory and hands-on experiences to prepare students to repair, install service, and maintain the operating condition of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration systems. It includes instruction in diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment, and the principles of mechanics, electricity and electronics as they relate to these systems. Students develop basic skills in plumbing copper and plastic supply systems, waste and vent piping systems as well as the installation of plumbing fixtures. Experiences are also provided in metal duct fabrication/installation, blueprint reading, establishing system layouts, and interpreting manufacturers’ specifications.