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.
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.
Professional Internship III & IV (HVAC/R Employees)
Course #4000 – 4001
2nd year night students who are currently employees working in the field use their daily work experience for internship credit.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Cooling and Heat Pump Series
Course #3401
Covers mechanical refrigeration cycle and basic cooling principles; examines function of refrigeration components and psychrometric charts, and application pressure/temperature charts.
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
Electricity Series I
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.
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
Oil Service
Course #2218
Troubleshooting and maintenance procedures for selected oil heating units. Students must hold a current oil license to attend this class.
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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 July News
Summary Highlights; • Top ten infractions, including of gas piping systems • LNI suggests contractors do not inform their customers that an electrical inspection is required • New WAC...
- June 17, 2019
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LNI June News
REMINDER: As of July 2019, trainee affidavits for hours worked must be submitted no later than 180 days after their expiration date. Even if they no longer work for...