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How do I get started in this program?
Requirements for Program Entry
- Please note that all new students apply to the technical diploma program. While attending you may later have the associate degree added.
Program Availability
A waitlist often forms for this program. Learn more about program waitlists.
What are my courses?
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the HVAC/R associate degree in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Second Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Third Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Fourth Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Social Science Course Options (the Recommended Program Course is Identified with an *):
- Curriculum Note: Students must earn a “C” or higher in 10-890-101, College 101.
Program Outcomes
- Install HVAC/R components.
- Service HVAC/R systems.
- Troubleshoot HVAC/R systems.
- Evaluate HVAC/R systems.
What careers are in my future?
Graduate Employment
with 100% in field
Employment Potential
A graduate of this program will have the potential for employment in the following areas:
- Mechanical Contractor HVAC/R Technician: installs, services, troubleshoots, and repairs HVAC/R systems at a customer’s job site.
- Facilities Maintenance HVAC/R Technician: installs, services, troubleshoots, and repairs HVAC/R systems as part of a maintenance staff.
- HVAC/R Equipment Manufacturer Technician: assists service companies in locating, repairing, and preventing factory defects and service problems.
- Wholesale Service Representative: assists HVAC/R contractors with the selection, application, and procurement of HVAC/R equipment.
- Commercial HVAC/R Systems: works with the HVAC/R systems used in commercial applications such as office buildings, schools, stores, supermarkets, and restaurants. Duties include, but not limited to, installing, servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing walk-in coolers/freezers; reach-in coolers/freezers; ice makers; large air conditioning, heating, and air distribution systems; hydronic, steam, and forced air heating systems; roof top HVAC/R systems; and digital building automation control systems.
- Industrial HVAC/R Systems: works with HVAC/R systems used in an industrial setting such as manufacturing, processing, and packaging plants. Duties include, but not limited to, installing, servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing large HVAC/R equipment used in the manufacturing process, such as drive-in coolers/freezers, process chillers and boilers, dust collection systems, plant air conditioning and heating, digital control of process, and building HVAC/R equipment.
- Residential HVAC/R Systems: require the Technician to work with HVAC/R systems used in the home. Duties would include, but not limited to, installing, servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing refrigerator/freezers, central air conditioning system operating controls.
Employment opportunities with additional education
- HVAC/R Business Owner
- Energy Management Technician
- Engineering Assistant for HVAC/R Systems
What's next after graduation?
Start here. Finish at a four-year.
What else do I need to know about the program?
Accreditation
NWTC’s HVAC program is accredited by HVAC Excellence, allowing graduates to qualify for advanced placement in United Association (UA) HVACR apprenticeship programs. To be eligible, students must graduate from the NWTC accredited program with a C average or better and pass five HVAC Excellence Employment Ready/Specialty exams, including Gas Heat, Heat Pumps, Electrical, Air Conditioning, System Performance (Airflow, Critical Charge, Psychometrics & Combustion Analysis). Graduates also the opportunity to obtain EPA Section 608 Certification and OSHA 30 General Construction safety training. Eligible graduates may enter a UA apprenticeship as a second year apprentice and receive up to one year of training credit, accelerating their path to journeyman status and career advancement.
Industry Credentials
Prepare for EPA Refrigerant Handling Exam
Earn OSHA 10 Certification
Earn CPR Certification
Earn AED Certification
Study Abroad Opportunities
The International Programs staff continually seeks opportunities for students to travel abroad for educational experiences that may be offered in association with program courses.
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