Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration | Certification
Center for Technology, Essex
This training is intended for adult students. High school students may be able to apply, as well.
Description
Students will learn the theory and skills necessary to begin a HVACR career and/or continue postsecondary training. Students will master a variety of entry-level HVACR skills as they relate to residential and commercial settings. Students will participate in a variety of lab activities to reinforce the attainment of technical skills. The subjects will be presented through lectures, videos, demonstrations, and hands-on lab activities. The program will be taught as a sequence of courses and students are expected to enroll in all courses. Individual courses may be taken on a space available basis, but students enrolling in all four courses are preferred. All courses are taught by experienced professionals in the field.
The total program is 28 weeks (168 hours) and is divided into four separate courses. Courses and content:
- Tools and Applications: Tools, fasteners, tubing, copper, and soldering/brazing.
- Heating Systems: Ductwork, customer relations, heat pumps, and the following heating systems: gas, oil, and electric.
- Electricity and Motor Controls: Electrical principles, motors, electrical control devices, and defrost cycles.
- Cooling and Refrigeration: Thermodynamic principles, the relationship of temperature and pressure, system components, refrigerants, service procedures (recovery/recycling, evacuation, leak detection, charging), metering devices, troubleshooting, compressors, compressor service, and chillers.
The courses in the program are ideal for students who are motivated to enter the HVACR field and/or continue to postsecondary training with Vermont State University. All students that successfully complete the program will be referred for employment interviews with one or more partners. HVACR technicians are in high demand and starting wages, with this program, are approximately $20 - 25/hour.
Students have the option of receiving college credit at Vermont State University for an associate degree.
This program includes or prepares for the following credential(s): Act 608 Refrigerant Handling Certification.
Financial Assistance
Grants for Adult Career & Technical Education
Grants, scholarships, and other funding sources are available. Depending on program type and student eligibility, one or more tuition assistance options may apply. For example, VSAC Advancement Grant, VDOL Adult CTE Scholarship, Curtis Fund Credential of Value Scholarship, and other forms of state assistance. For more information, visit the financial assistance webpage and contact the CTE Center.
State or Local Grant
Private Grant
Other Grant
State or Local Scholarship
Private Scholarship
Other Scholarship
Veteran Educational Assistance Program
Post 9-11 GI Bill
Vocational Rehabilitation
Careers in Vermont
Related Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
