Training Opportunities

Heating and Air Conditioning Technology is a post-secondary instructional program that prepares individuals to work in engineering departments or private firms installing, maintaining, and operating small or medium air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. Instruction prepares individuals to work in a commercial setting performing special tasks relating to designing duct work, assembly, installation, servicing, operation, and maintenance of heating and cooling systems according to the standards of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Air Conditioning Contractors of American (ACCA), and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Institute (ARI). Included are air conditioning, heating and refrigeration devices; equipment, techniques, and systems; and maintenance and operation of these systems.

Pre-requisites required:
Students enrolling in the certificate option program must have a high school diploma or GED. All students are required to score 100 percent on a program safety exam prior to the deadline of a course drop/delete period.

Length of Program:
53 semester hours

Summary of Program Requirements:
Students enrolling in the certificate option program must have a high school diploma or GED. All students are required to score 100 percent on a program safety exam prior to the deadline of a course drop/delete period.

Skills Needed
Electricity for HVAC, Compression Refrigeration, Controls, Heating Systems

The primary objective of the HVAC/R-MAR Technician Program is to provide students with training and experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems across a wide spectrum of applications. The program offers topics such as theory, equipment components and operation, and provides students with the basic skills and knowledge to secure entry level employment in the HVAC, major appliance, electrical and facilities management industries.

Pre-requisites required:
Applicants must: (1) provide proof of high school diploma or recognized equivalency, (2) be proficient in speaking, writing, reading, and comprehending English, (3) have a personal interview with an authorized representative of the school, (4) complete a Health Affidavit/Screening, and (5) have a valid driver’s license, state issued ID, or passport.

Length of Program:
35 weeks (9 months)

Summary of Program Requirements:
Applicants must: (1) provide proof of high school diploma or recognized equivalency, (2) be proficient in speaking, writing, reading, and comprehending English, (3) have a personal interview with an authorized representative of the school, (4) complete a Health Affidavit/Screening, and (5) have a valid driver’s license, state issued ID, or passport.

Skills Needed
Electricity for HVAC, Compression Refrigeration, Controls, Heating Systems

Heating and Air Conditioning Technology is a post-secondary instructional program that prepares individuals to work in engineering departments or private firms installing, maintaining, and operating small or medium air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. Instruction prepares individuals to work in a commercial setting performing special tasks relating to designing duct work, assembly, installation, servicing, operation, and maintenance of heating and cooling systems according to the standards of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Air Conditioning Contractors of American (ACCA), and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Institute (ARI). Included are air conditioning, heating and refrigeration devices; equipment, techniques, and systems; and maintenance and operation of these systems

Pre-requisites required:
Applicants must apply for East Central Community College admission and be accepted.

Length of Program:
30 hour Career Certificate | 45 hour Technical Certificate | 60 hour Associate of Applied Science

Summary of Program Requirements:
Applicants must apply for East Central Community College admission and be accepted.

Skills Needed
Electricity for HVAC, Compression Refrigeration, Controls, Heating Systems

Heating and Air Conditioning Technology is a post-secondary instructional program that prepares individuals to work in engineering departments or private firms installing, maintaining, and operating small or medium air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. Instruction prepares individuals to work in a commercial setting performing special tasks relating to designing duct work, assembly, installation, servicing, operation, and maintenance of heating and cooling systems according to the standards of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Air Conditioning Contractors of American (ACCA), and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Institute (ARI). Included are air conditioning, heating and refrigeration devices; equipment, techniques, and systems; and maintenance and operation of these systems

Pre-requisites required:
Applicants must meet HCC admission requirements.

Length of Program:
Technical Certificate | Advanced Technical Certificate | Associate of Applied Science

Summary of Program Requirements:
Applicants must meet HCC admission requirements.

Skills Needed
Electricity for HVAC, Compression Refrigeration, Controls, Heating Systems

Heating and Air Conditioning Technology is a post-secondary instructional program that prepares individuals to work in engineering departments or private firms installing, maintaining, and operating small or medium air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. Instruction prepares individuals to work in a commercial setting performing special tasks relating to designing duct work, assembly, installation, servicing, operation, and maintenance of heating and cooling systems according to the standards of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Air Conditioning Contractors of American (ACCA), and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Institute (ARI). Included are air conditioning, heating and refrigeration devices; equipment, techniques, and systems; and maintenance and operation of these systems.

Pre-requisites required:
Applicants must apply and be accepted to ICC.

Length of Program:
2 year Associate of Applied Science

Summary of Program Requirements:
Applicants must apply and be accepted to ICC.

Skills Needed
Electricity for HVAC, Compression Refrigeration, Controls, Heating Systems

Pre-requisites required:
Applicants must apply for Northwest admission and be accepted. Students who wish to enter the program must have an ACT composite score of 15.

Length of Program:
Associate of Applied Science Degree (All students acquiring a degree must obtain universal EPA certification prior to graduation.) Vocational Certificate Program (Students acquiring a certificate must obtain Type I and Type II EPA certification.)

Summary of Program Requirements:
Applicants must apply for Northwest admission and be accepted. Students who wish to enter the program must have an ACT composite score of 15.

Skills Needed
Electricity for HVAC, Compression Refrigeration, Controls, Heating Systems