Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning / Refrigeration (HVAC/R)
54 Credits | 2 Years
Technical Diploma | Financial Aid-Eligible
Superior
Career Cluster: Architecture and Construction
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People who enjoy new challenges will quickly warm up to a career in Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning / Refrigeration (HVAC/R). Northwood Tech will give you the knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain heating and cooling systems both in commercial and residential settings. As emerging technologies hit the marketplace, Northwood Tech's graduates are prepared to install and service them. Through an integrated training process with up-to-date required courses, and a state-of-the-art lab setting, Northwood Tech's students enter the workforce with the skills needed to succeed in this fast-paced industry.
Program Overview
The program operates out of Northwood Tech's state-of-the-art facility on the Superior campus. The program has industry partnerships with Trane USA, Snap-on Tools, and the National Coalition of Certification Centers. Students will learn skills in the areas of electricity, heating, residential air conditioning, refrigeration, geothermal, sheet metal fabrication, direct digital controls (DDC), and commercial HVAC applications. You can leave with industry credentialing in the areas of refrigerant handling safety, tool usage, and control systems. Foundational skills and principles learned in this program prepare you to work in the commercial and residential HVAC/R industry. Periodic site visits with active HVAC/R equipment are incorporated throughout the two-year program to enhance student learning. Students also attend several local training seminars, and conferences that feature industry experts so they can stay on top of industry trends, and training. Full-time students can complete the program in four semesters.
Program Outcomes
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning / Refrigeration (HVAC/R) graduates will be able to:
- Install HVAC/R components
- Service HVAC/R systems
- Troubleshoot HVAC/R systems
- Evaluate HVAC/R system designs
Technical Standards
In this program, students should be able to meet specific technical standards, which are the essential skills and abilities needed to be successful in a program, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is important to review and understand these standards before applying to the program.
Through partnerships with Trane USA, Snap-on Tools and the National Coalition of Certification Centers, you'll graduate with industry credentialing in the areas of refrigerant handling safety, tool usage and control systems. You'll also attend training seminars and conferences that feature industry experts so you can stay on top of industry trends and training. The program operates out of the head of the Great Lakes training center, a state-of-the-art facility at the Northwood Tech-Superior campus.
Industry connections.
Learn by doing.
State-of-the-art facilities.
Academics
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning / Refrigeration (HVAC/R) is available at the Superior campus.
Foundational skills and principles learned in this program prepare you to work in the commercial and residential HVAC/R industry. In this program, you will be trained in the areas of electricity, heating, residential air conditioning, refrigeration, geothermal, sheet metal fabrication, direct digital controls (DDC), and commercial HVAC applications.
Experienced Instructors
Core instructors for this program come with a diverse background in the HVAC/R trade with a combined experience of over 65 years.
100% Employment Rate
According to the recent Graduate Survey Responses, 100 percent of Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning / Refrigeration (HVAC/R) graduates were employed within six months of graduating.
Industry Certified
This program is certified by the National Coalition of Certifications (NC3). NC3 has developed a comprehensive workforce development program for training and professional certifications.
Required Courses
This program will prepare students to design, install, service, maintain, and operate HVAC/R systems in residential, public, and small-scale commercial systems.
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Admissions and Tuition
Northwood Tech has an easy admission process that can be completed in one visit. Please see the details under the "Requirements and Application" section to get started.
Tuition and Fees
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Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to help you pay for your education. It can come in the form of grants, loans, federal work-study, military and veterans benefits, division of vocational rehabilitation benefits, and scholarships.
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Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the costs that you may incur while attending Northwood Technical College.
Estimated Total Program Tuition 2024-25*
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning / Refrigeration (HVAC/R)
54 Credits | 2 Years
$9,756
Plus $1,050 for tools, supplies and uniforms
*Tuition is an estimate and does not include any miscellaneous fees for various courses, tools, books, supplies or uniforms. Program book costs are in addition to tuition and fees and vary depending on course selection and where the books are purchased or rented.
After the Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning / Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Program
Upon completion of the program, you will earn technical diplomas in Refrigeration Essentials, HVAC Installation Technician, and Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning / Refrigeration (HVAC/R).
Career Outlooks
Northwood Tech's graduates experience success. Learn more about the types of careers you can get after graduation.
National Coalition of Certification Center
The National Coalition of Certification Centers is a value-driven organization and the future model for Career and Technical Education, creating highly-skilled, job-ready professionals through a growing network of educational partners and global industry leaders.
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