HVAC Installation Technician
Technical Diploma
27 Credits | 1 Year
Career Pathways | Financial Aid-Eligible
Superior
Day and Evening Program Options Available
Career Cluster: Architecture and Construction
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The WITC HVAC Installation Technician program and pathway programs operate out of a state-of-the-art facility on the Superior campus. Through partnerships with Trane USA, Snap-On Tools and the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), this program will train you on the various installation techniques of electricity, heating equipment, residential air conditioning equipment and sheet metal fabrication. As a student, you can leave with industry credentialing in the areas of safe refrigerant handling, tool usage and control systems. Foundational skills and principles learned in this program prepare you to work in the commercial and residential HVAC/R installation marketplace.
Program Overview
The HVAC Installation Technician program at WITC will give you the skills to install new heating, cooling, refrigeration and ventilation systems, and inspect current HVAC systems for effectiveness and safety. As a student, you will gain the confidence and skills needed to perform at a high level in both the commercial and residential HVAC industries.
Program Outcomes
HVAC Installation Technician graduates will be able to:
- Install residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment
- Commission (start up) and service residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment
- Install commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment
- Commission (start up) and service heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment
- Install commercial refrigeration equipment
- Commission (start up) and service commercial refrigeration equipment
The HVAC department has industry-driven curriculum from some of the leading manufacturers of HVAC/R equipment. This allows WITC to perform hands-on training and provides you with a great perspective on equipment that is in use across the country today.
State-of-the-art facilities.
Hands-on learning.
Industry-leading core instructors.
Academics
HVAC Installation Technician is available at the Superior campus. Foundational skills and principles learned in this program prepare you to work in small-scale commercial systems and residential HVAC industry.
Career Pathways
As a student, you can build upon your skills and continue in the two-year HVAC/R technical diploma program.
Industry Certifications
This program will prepare you to earn an EPA Section 608 Technical Certification (Refrigerant Storage/Handling); Building Automation Systems; HVAC certifications in Residential Variable Speed Motors, Refrigeration Diagnostics, Air-to-Air Heat Pumps and Airflow, Multimeter certification and multiple Building Performance Instrument certifications.
Experienced Instructors
Core instructors for this program come with a diverse background in the HVAC/R trade with a combined experience of over 65 years.
Curriculum
You will learn the fundamentals of air conditioning, basic mechanics, refrigeration and AC/DC. Other core courses include Heating Systems, Electrical Controls & Systems and Sheet Metal Fabrication.
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HVAC Installation Technician is Part of a Career Pathway
As an HVAC Installation Technician student at WITC, you can earn credentials each step of the way!
You could take this first and get a credential.
Advance your skills.
Continue your education to obtain a two-year technical diploma.
Obtain a bachelor's degree through WITC's transfer opportunities.
HVAC/R Transfer Options
Admissions and Tuition
WITC has a simple admission process that can be completed in one visit. To start the process, simply fill out an application form along with a $30 application fee. After you’ve successfully submitted your application, your next step is to schedule an admissions meeting with a WITC counselor to discuss your goals and expectations. That’s it!
Tuition and Fees
WITC breaks down the cost of education, so you'll have a good idea of how much your education will cost.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to help you pay for your education. It can come in the form of grants, loans, federal work study, military and veterans benefits, division of vocational rehabilitation benefits and scholarships.
Estimated Total Program Costs 2020-21*
HVAC Installation Technician
27 Credits | 1 Year
$4,438
Additional tools and supplies may also be required.
*Tuition is an estimate and does not include any miscellaneous fees for various courses, tools, books, supplies or uniforms. Program book costs are in addition to tuition and fees and vary depending on course selection and where the books are purchased or rented.
After the WITC HVAC Installation Technician Program
Upon completion of the program, you will obtain a Refrigeration Essentials technical diploma and an HVAC Installation Technician technical diploma.
Transfer Options
Transfer your WITC credits to a four-year college in Wisconsin to obtain your bachelor's degree and beyond.
Career Outlooks
WITC's graduates experience success. Learn more about the types of careers you can get after graduation.
National Coalition of Certification Center
The National Coalition of Certification Centers is a value-driven organization and the future model for Career and Technical Education, creating highly-skilled, job-ready professionals through a growing network of educational partners and global industry leaders.
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