HVAC Technician
Description
Graduates of this program keep our workplaces and living quarters heated and cooled efficiently. They maintain and install the equipment that keeps our food fresh or frozen in our supermarkets. Students learn the skills that prepare them to work as heating, air conditioning, and/or refrigeration technicians. This class may be substituted for up to one year of the three years required in the apprenticeship for the Mechanical Journeyman's License. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification for refrigerant handling is also available.
Application
Applicants must complete a SouthernTech Application for Admission. Additional information and applications are available at the SouthernTech campus and online by visiting our Student Portal (please create an account prior to showing interest or applying by clicking the blue Sign In button). Enrollment for this career program is open to adults and in-district High Schools (juniors/seniors).
Financial Aid and Scholarships
This program is not approved for Federal Financial Aid; scholarships may be available for those who qualify.
Courses (525 hours)
- HVAC Fundamentals
- Electricity, Motors & Controls
- Residential Air-Conditioning & Heating Systems
- Indoor Air Fundametals / HVAC Capstone
Estimated time to complete half time: 10 months
Schedule
- 8:00-11:00 AM
- 12:45-3:45 PM
Program Information Guide
Targeted Certification and/or Credentials
- OSHA-10 General
- EPA Section 608 Technician Certification
Certifications may vary by Program and are subject to change without notice.
