Heating, Ventilation, A/C & Plumbing

At Region 10 Technical High School, our HVAC & Plumbing program is more than learning how to heat and cool buildings — it’s about mastering the systems that keep modern life running. From installing furnaces to maintaining refrigeration units and ensuring clean, safe water flow, students gain the expertise that keeps homes, businesses, and public spaces operating smoothly. Our hands-on curriculum mirrors real industry practice, giving students the confidence to work with professional-grade tools, diagnose system issues, and maintain essential mechanical systems. As they explore the science of heating, cooling, ventilation, and plumbing, students also open doors to a wide range of stable, high-demand career opportunities in an industry that continues to grow and evolve. Join us and begin building the foundation for a future where your skills will always be needed.

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In the second year, students advance to more complex system diagnostics, efficiency testing, refrigeration cycles, modern energy technologies, and integrated HVAC/plumbing designs used in today’s high-performance buildings. As technology changes, so do the opportunities — and our program ensures students stay aligned with current industry expectations and innovations.

The hands-on approach we take ensures that students learn not only the theories behind HVAC and plumbing systems, but also how to apply them in real-world settings. Our lab spaces are equipped with industry-standard furnaces, air conditioning units, refrigeration systems, piping assemblies, and diagnostic technology that mirrors what technicians use in the field. Students gain direct experience installing components, troubleshooting system failures, measuring airflow, analyzing refrigerant pressures, and ensuring proper water flow through plumbing systems.

Throughout the program, students complete projects that build their technical confidence, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. They learn to work safely, think critically, and communicate effectively — qualities that are essential for success in HVAC, refrigeration, and plumbing careers. Whether they are soldering copper pipe, wiring motors, programming smart thermostats, or analyzing system efficiency, students work collaboratively to simulate the types of tasks found in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

This practical, immersive training prepares students to step directly into the workforce or continue their education with a strong foundation in mechanical systems. By experiencing the full spectrum of how heating, cooling, ventilation, refrigeration, and plumbing systems operate, students leave Region 10 ready to meet the needs of a growing and essential industry.

Second Year Curriculum:

• Advanced Safety: Continued emphasis on best practices for working with pressurized systems, electrical components, and plumbing installations.

• System Diagnostics: Troubleshooting and identifying issues within heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems.

• Efficiency & Performance Testing: Measuring airflow, analyzing refrigerant pressures, and assessing system efficiency.

• Advanced Plumbing Systems: Installation and repair of residential and commercial piping, valves, fixtures, and drainage systems.

• Refrigeration Technologies: Hands-on work with refrigeration units, evaporators, compressors, and temperature controls.

• Energy Systems: Exploration of solar-assisted heating and other emerging high-efficiency technologies.

• Integrated System Design: Understanding how heating, cooling, ventilation, and plumbing systems work together in modern buildings.

• Professional Skills: Customer communication, project planning, workplace expectations, and preparation for apprenticeship or post-secondary training.