Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician

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Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician Training

Blue Cliff’s training program provides dedicated students with the advanced knowledge and practical skills that are needed to obtain entry-level employment in this lucrative trade. As part of the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician diploma program, students will learn how to inspect, repair, and maintain HVAC systems; how to connect systems to fuel and water supply lines, air ducts, and other components; and how to install electrical wiring and controls and test for proper operation.

“HVAC” stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. HVAC mechanics and installers work on heating, ventilation, conditioning and refrigeration systems. Sometimes you will see the abbreviation “HVACR” which adds Refrigeration equipment to the original “HVAC” acronym.

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What does a Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician do?

Technicians work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems that control the temperature and air quality of businesses, homes, and other buildings4. With Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician training, you could be responsible for learning about and completing the following tasks:

Install, clean, and maintain HVAC systems
Install electrical components and wiring
Inspect and test HVAC systems and components
Discuss system malfunctions with customers
Repair or replace worn or defective parts
Recommend maintenance to improve system performance
And more!

Helping clients obtain climate-controlled environments and refrigeration systems is an Heating, ventilation and Air Conditioning technician’s main goal! By doing this, a technician can provide essential services for clients. Heating and air conditioning systems or refrigerators that control the temperature are extremely important in today’s world. These systems make it possible to store and transport food, medicine, and other vital perishable items4.

How long is training?

The typical training program is nine months for the day program, and twelve months for the evening program. The flexibility to choose a day or evening program allows you to fit your life’s schedule to your class schedule.

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be awarded a diploma in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. Students who complete the training program will also be prepared to take an exam for technician certification, the Environmental Protection Agency EPA Clean Air Act, Section 608, Type I Certification Exam.

What will you learn?

The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning program at Blue Cliff College will teach you how to inspect, repair, and maintain HVACR systems. Students will also learn how to connect systems to fuel and water supply lines, air ducts, and other components; and how the technician installs electrical wiring and controls and test for proper operation.

Blue Cliff College Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician Training also includes:

Residential and commercial heating and cooling fundamentals
Mathematics
Electrical systems
Blueprint reading
Residential and commercial refrigeration and freezers
EPA Certification
Domestic air conditioning and refrigeration appliances
Industry standards and regulations
Indoor air quality standards
Evaporators, compressors, condensers, and expansion components
And more!

The Program at Blue Cliff College is designed to provide you with an opportunity at a career in heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

Where do Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technicians work?

According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, HVAC installers and technicians frequent work environments include homes, schools, stores, hospitals, office buildings, or factories. Working as an HVAC technician you may be assigned to specific job sites at the beginning of each day. Other HVAC technicians are required to travel to several different locations and perform service calls. Service calls may consist of routine installation, maintenance, or emergency and on-call repairs and can include using heavy equipment².

What is the Job Outlook for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technicians?

The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers to grow 5 percent from 2020 to 2030¹.

Program Specific Application Requirements

None. See Blue Cliff College’s college admissions process here.

More about Careers in Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning

For more information about a career in HVAC, please visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s O*NET website.

Standard Occupational Code (SOC):
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 49-9021.00

Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP):
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) 47.0201

What Is the Total Cost of the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician Diploma Program?


	DAY PROGRAM	NIGHT PROGRAM
PROGRAM LENGTH:	9 MONTHS	12 MONTHS
TUITION:	$15,147	$15,147
SUPPLIES & FEES*:	$1,588	$1,588
ESTIMATED TOTAL:	$16,735	$16,735

*For a list of books associated with the HVAC Technician Program, ISBN, and price click here.

Program availability and times vary by campus

Financial Aid is available for those that qualify.