Welcome to The Northwest HVAC/R Association and Training Center
The NW HVAC/R Training Center is a fully accredited private vocational college in Spokane, Washington. The goal of the HVAC school is to update the skills of technicians currently employed and train individuals beginning a career in the HVAC/R industry.Fully Accredited
Fully accredited private HVAC training
Job Placement
We have a proven record in placing our students in well-paying HVAC jobs after graduation.
Tailored Training
Meeting the needs of students and their future HVAC employers
Employer Based
An employer-based organization to provide employee training that meets the standards of the industry.
Boilers (Residential)
Course #2305
An introductory course in hydronic heating systems. Includes operations, components, types of fluid systems, installation, servicing, inspections and seasonal maintenance.
HVAC/R Service Related
Course #2113
An overview of the business environment as it relates to HVAC/R service technicians and maintenance staff.
System Design
Course #3226
Provides an elementary understanding of air and its properties as a background for consideration of heat loss and gain calculation and proper duct sizing procedures using Manuals D and J and/or manuals of equivalent procedures.
EPA Refrigerant Certification
Course #3406
Covers the types, physical properties, and applications of refrigerants and EPA specifications for the safe handling of refrigerants and procedures for purchase, storage and transportation
HVAC/R Mathematics
Course #1105
Students review and build on basic math skills by analyzing and solving HVAC/R trade math problems using standard formulas
Professional Internship I & II (HVAC/R Employees)
Course #3000 – 3001
1st year night students who are currently employees working in the field use their daily work experience for internship credit
Refrigeration Series
Course #4402
Covers refrigerant process, theory,piping, use of variety of refrigerants, extensive troubleshooting techniques refrigeration controls, and exposure to a variety of industry refrigeration systems.
Electricity Series II
Course #1209
Covers Ohm’s Law and concepts of AC electrical circuits. Solid state, electromechanical, and pneumatic controls. Reading and tracing wiring diagrams and schematics and extensive troubleshooting techniques.
Exploratory Internship I (Non-HVAC/R Employees)
Course #1000
Day students only – Participants spend one day of the week with a variety of registered HVAC/R contractors gaining a broad overview of the industry and the work it encompasses.
Introduction to HVAC/R
Course #1103
An introduction to the general requirements for human comfort in buildings, as well as heating fundamentals, types and designs of furnaces, along with procedures for servicing and installing.
Gas Codes and Installation
Course #0150
Prepares the student for local licensure Heating Mechanics I exams. Cover HVAC/R gas piping and appliance installation codes and safety issues.
Exploratory Internship II (Non-HVAC/R Employees)
Course #2000
Students spend one day per week with an HVAC/R company or maintenance department learning the skills necessary to become an HVACR technician.
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GI Bill®
Veterans using the GI Bill® can submit an application to use benefits at our institution.
Financial Aid Available
Apply for federal financial aid by submitting your FAFSA application. Our school code is #032833.
Continuing Education
Classes are accredited CEU's for Washington State electrical, plumbing & home inspector credit.
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LNI Electrical July 2020 News
Click here to download the Full Newsletter Welcome New Chief Electrical Inspector Wayne Molesworth Adoption of 2020 NEC and Revised WAC 296-46B delayed until October 29, 2020 When will...
