HVAC Training in KC

HVAC training teaches students the principles of climate control systems.

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) training involves instruction in the maintenance, diagnostics and repair of air flow and climate control systems. Several technical schools and community colleges in the Kansas City, Kansas area offer HVAC training programs.

Schools

The Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) Technical Education Center and the Johnson County Community College (JCCC), located approximately 15 minutes away in Overland Park, offer HVAC training. The HVAC training at KCKCC consists of a certification program, while JCCC offers three certificate programs and two associate's degree programs. JCCC offers certificate programs and Associate of Applied Science degrees in HVAC Commercial Service Technician and HVAC Residential Service Technician, as well as a certification program in HVAC Installation Technician.

Duration

KCKCC's Heating and Refrigeration program lasts 11 months, and JCCC's certification programs last one year. The Associate of Applied Science programs from JCCC take 64 credit hours to complete.

Cost

As of October 2010, KCKCC Technical Education Center charges $60 per credit hour for in-state residents and $262 for out-of-state residents. JCCC charges $75 per credit hour for Johnson County Residents, $90 per credit hour for Kansas County residents and $173 for out-of-state residents, as of October 2010.

References

• Education Portal: Kansas City HVAC School Overviews with Degree Summaries
• Kansas City Kansas Community College: Heating and Refrigeration
• Johnson County Community College: Tuition Rates