HVAC School Training

HVAC training can be done online or in a classroom environment.

Students at HVAC schools are trained in installing, maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting HVAC equipment such as air conditioning units, furnaces and pipes and ducts. You are also educated on how this equipment is built and designed so that servicing the equipment is done accurately by knowing how it operates.

Identification

HVAC schools provide training for HVAC certification and education. They can be independently operated or offered in conjunction with a community college or technical school. HVAC schools also offer single courses that you can take, as well as advanced training and specializations, such as for industrial or commercial engineering.

Courses

Coursework can include: AC and refrigeration, furnace, heat pump, EPA seminars and tests, mechanical code review, NEC code and electrical training, troubleshooting and resolutions to common problems. Depending on the course and provider, a hands-on component may be required where you will have to demonstrate knowledge in how to troubleshoot a gas furnace, for example. The HVAC Training School, for example, has this requirement. Coursework also includes mathematical, engineering and scientific skills necessary to the job.

Types

You can learn through online courses, which are conducted through an Internet browser, or as downloaded software, in a classroom setting where the instructor teaches you through hands-on training and learning, and through an apprenticeship that goes beyond the classroom setting, into the field with a licensed technician.

Fees

School costs may include fees for tuition, books, labs, registration and technology. These fees make up the total cost of the school training and need to be factored in when considering the cost of training. For an example of how much fees may cost, the HVAC Training School offers a single basic or fundamental course for almost $3,000 with all fees included. In contrast, another course they offer is $195 for code review for electricians. Fees will vary depending on the provider and course offered.

Time Frame

Time frame for training can be anywhere between six months to two years. A six-month program usually covers the basics of HVAC training and will introduce students to a general overview of the job. A two-year training program will be comprehensive, such as covering specific jobs for residential and commercial clients, electrical training and different types of heating units.

References

• HVAC Training School
• Education Center Online: HVAC Training-Heating and Air Conditioning