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Mechanical/HVAC Fundamentals

Mechanical/Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Fundamentals youth apprentices gain skills related to the use of construction safety, drawings and blueprints, materials, tools, and general worksite procedures. Apprentices must adhere to industry safety and security standards.(Students must complete OSHA 10 and First Aid Certifications)

Length of the Apprenticeship: One or Two Year

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Job Competencies

Year 1: Mechanical/HVAC Fundamentals youth apprentices must complete a total of fifteen Mechanical/HVAC Fundamentals Competencies and a minimum of 1 Mechanical/HVAC Specialty Competency. Employers can substitute 1 competency with another occupationally appropriate skill. That skill should be added to the competency list for assessment. Year 1 competencies are completed with employer guidance.

Youth Apprentices must also complete the following during Year 1:

First Aid Certification
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 or 30 Certification

Year 2: Mechanical/HVAC Fundamentals youth apprentices must complete the fifteen Mechanical/HVAC Fundamentals Competencies with minimal supervision and a minimum of 1 different Mechanical/HVAC Specialty Competencies than the first year. A specialty competency may be repeated only if the type of construction (residential or commercial) differs from the first year. Employers can substitute 1 competency with another occupationally appropriate skill. That skill should be added to the competency list for assessment. Year 2 competencies are completed with minimal employer guidance.

: YEAR 1 & 2 Competencies

Follow safety procedures

Read construction drawings and plans

Interpret symbols and procedures

Contribute to a job task plan

Work as a member of a construction team

Prepare work area for construction

Select construction materials

Use hand and light duty tools

Use power tools and equipment

Perform materials handling

Install materials per job specifications

Perform construction measurements

Maintain a clean and safe work area

Clean up job site

Practice quality craftsmanship

Speciality Competencies

Assist with basic equipment problem identification and diagnosis for heating and cooling systems

Assist with basic equipment repair for air conditioning systems

Assist with set up and fabrication of metals

Assist with the installation of fabricated parts

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Related Instruction

Students must enroll in 1 High School Credit or 3 College Credits of related instruction each year they participate in the Youth Apprenticeship program.

Purpose of Related Instruction

The purpose of choosing a related instruction course is to ensure students are learning technical and academic skills that support the student's ability to perform their work tasks. This should be done concurrently with on-the-job training to make relevant connections between learning competencies and work.

Choosing Related Instruction

You will collaborate with your YA Coordinator and School Counselor to determine the most appropriate option for related instruction. A course within your high school directly related to the career pathway is ideal, especially if dual credits and/or hours related to a potential registered apprenticeship are offered.

If there is not a directly related course in your school district, related instruction in the same career cluster is also acceptable.

If there is not a course within that career cluster in your school district, you may request to register for a college course through the Start College Now program with a local technical college, Early College Credit from a local university, or from an alternative provider such as Destinations Career Academy.

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