Award Type:

Upon successful completion of all apprenticeship requirements, apprentices may be eligible to receive a U.S. Department of Labor Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship, issued through the Office of Apprenticeship. 

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Apply OSHA and industry safety standards in HVAC environments
• Install, service, and troubleshoot residential and commercial HVAC systems
• Interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, and construction drawings
• Perform electrical testing and control diagnostics
• Install and service heating, cooling, refrigeration, and air distribution systems
• Apply proper refrigerant handling and environmental compliance practices
• Evaluate system performance and implement energy-efficient solutions
• Communicate effectively with customers, supervisors, and team members
• Demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and workplace readiness
 

Educational Objective:

Vocational - This program is designed to prepare registered apprentices for long-term careers in the HVAC industry through a combination of structured technical instruction and supervised on-the-job learning.

Tuition:

$8,000.00

Fees: Books, materials, toolkits, and testing fees may apply

Length of Course:

4 years
46 weeks per year
622.5 total hours of related technical instruction
 

Course Outline:

Year 1
• Introduction to HVAC - 7.5 hours
• Trade Mathematics - 10 hours
• Basic Electricity - 12.5 hours
• Introduction to Heating - 15 hours
• Introduction to Cooling - 30 hours
• Introduction to Air Distribution Systems - 15 hours
• Basic Copper and Plastic Piping Practices - 10 hours
• Soldering and Brazing - 10 hours
• Basic Carbon Steel Piping Practices - 10 hours
• Alternating Current - 10 hours
• Refrigerants and Oils - 15 hours
Total Year One Hours: 145

Year 2
• Compressors - 12.5 hours
• Leak Detection, Evacuation, Recovery, and Charging - 30 hours
• Metering Devices - 12.5 hours
• Heat Pumps - 20 hours
• Basic Maintenance - 20 hours
• Chimneys, Vents, and Flues - 5 hours
• Sheet Metal Duct Systems - 10 hours
• Fiberglass and Flexible Duct Systems - 7.5 hours
• Commercial Airside Systems - 12.5 hours
• Air Quality Equipment - 5 hours
• Introduction to Hydronic Systems - 15 hours
Total Year Two Hours: 150

Year 3
• Fasteners, Hardware and Wiring Terminations - 10 hours
• Control Circuit and Motor Troubleshooting - 30 hours
• Troubleshooting Cooling - 20 hours
• Troubleshooting Heat Pumps - 12.5 hours
• Troubleshooting Gas Heating - 15 hours
• Troubleshooting Oil Heating - 15 hours
• Troubleshooting Accessories - 7.5 hours
• Zoning, Ductless, and Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems - 15 hours
• Commercial Hydronic Systems - 12.5 hours
• Steam Systems - 10 hours
• Retail Refrigeration Systems - 15 hours
• Customer Relations - 5 hours
Total Year Three Hours: 167.5

Year 4
• Water Treatment - 10 hours
• Indoor Air Quality - 12.5 hours
• Energy Conservation Equipment - 7.5 hours
• Building Management Systems - 12.5 hours
• System Air Balancing - 15 hours
• System Startup and Shutdown - 15 hours
• Construction Drawings and Specifications - 12.5 hours
• Heating and Cooling System Design - 22.5 hours
• Commercial/Industrial Refrigeration Systems - 20 hours
• Alternative and Specialized Heating and Cooling Systems - 10 hours
• Fundamentals of Crew Leadership - 22.5 hours
Total Year Four Hours: 160

Total Program Hours: 622.5
 

Admissions Requirements:

Participants must be registered apprentices employed full time by an approved apprenticeship sponsor, completing approximately 2,000 hours of on-the-job learning per year, and meeting all eligibility and performance requirements outlined in the Apprenticeship Program Standards.

Attendance Requirements:

Regular attendance is required. Absences will be communicated to the apprentice’s employer sponsor. Apprentices may work with the instructor to make up missed coursework, subject to sponsor approval.

Instructor Qualification:

Industry-qualified Journeyperson or Master Licensed HVAC professionals meeting apprenticeship and instructional requirements.