Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (HVACR) Technician Overview
Did you know that qualified and certified technicians in the environmental air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration industry are in high demand? Take advantage of this need by enrolling in CVTC’s Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (HVACR) Technician program. In one year you can earn a technical diploma and start your career.
The program will cover:
- Gas, oil, electric, and hydronic heating systems
- Refrigeration and air conditioning systems
- HVACR technical problem solving
- Renewable and sustainable energy technology
- Geothermal and solar systems applications
- Equipment installation
- Servicing and troubleshooting equipment
- Renewable energies
This program will provide you with both hands-on technical and service situations under the close supervision of an experienced instructor.
This program will prepare you to take the Environmental Protection Agency Certification Exam for safe handling of refrigerants along with the Industry Competency Exam for HVACR technicians.
Part of a career pathway, the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (HVACR) Technician technical diploma credits apply toward the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology associate degree if you choose to continue your education. Call us at 715-833-6300 to learn more.
Earn credit for prior learning! Do you have previous educational or work experience in the field? You could be eligible to receive credit for prior learning.
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Just the Facts
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (HVACR) Technician
33 Credit Technical Diploma
Program Length
One Year
Delivery Method
Face-to-Face
Program Location
Eau Claire
Start Months
August
Learn more about the cost of attendance.
Term 1
$ 2,881
Term 2
$ 3,321
Materials
$ 1,693
License, Certificate, or Credential
$ 60
What are estimated program costs? Estimated Total: $7,955
Career Opportunities
HVAC Control Technician
HVAC Installer
HVAC Service Technician
HVAC Technician
Maintenance Technician
Refrigeration Technician
Graduate Employers
Benedict Sales & Service
House of Heating
Hovland's, Inc.
Hurlburt Heating & Plumbing
Kurth Heating and Cooling
Joe's Refrigeration
Program Outcomes
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
// Program Scorecard$47K Yearly Salary
Our recent Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (HVACR) Technician graduates reported an average starting salary of $47,259.
100% Employed
100% of our recent Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (HVACR) Technician graduates got a job in the industry.
54 Regional Jobs
There are 54 job openings in the CVTC district for the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (HVACR) Technician industry.
Transfer
Credits to Other Institutions
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
Program Courses
These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.
You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.
Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (HVACR) Technician program.
Sample Courses
HVACR Service & Applications
Students learn the techniques to install, test, maintain, and troubleshoot residential and commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems, in a well-equipped lab that provides the optimal training experience.
Schematic Wiring–HVAC
Students will learn to read and interpret electrical schematics found on a variety of HVACR equipment.
Technical Problems–HVAC
Students will be asked to diagnose and solve a variety of electrical and mechanical problems found on actual HVACR equipment.
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Earn Credentials Along the Way
Career Pathways What is a career pathway?
Career Pathways are a clear, manageable way to access education that provides employer-recognized, stackable credentials tied to specific jobs, education, and career progression. Career Pathways are beneficial to high school students and teachers, parents, adult students, and employers.
Pathway Certificates
Air ConditioningGas, Heating and AirflowOil, Electric and Hydronic HeatingRefrigeration
Associate Degree
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The instructors are people you can relate to 100 percent. They’ll work with you until you understand what you need to do, even in after-class hours.
Spencer
HVACR Student
Related Programs & Certificates
Whether you're looking to continue your learning to another program or to gain continuing education credit, CVTC offers a variety of learning opportunities for students.
Degrees & Diplomas
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (HVACR), Associate Degree
Renewable Energy, Technical Diploma
Apprenticeships
Continue Your Learning
CVTC can help you achieve your learning goals whether you are looking to advance your career or enrich your personal life.
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Program Accreditation
The Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (HVACR) Technician program is accredited by HVAC Excellence. HVAC Excellence programmatic accreditation identifies educational programs that possess, the resources and administrative support, to prepare students for entry level positions in the HVACR industry. Visit accreditation website.
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Admission Requirements
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