NW HVAC/R Training Center
Enrollment for Fall 2020 HVAC/R Service Technician Training opens JANUARY 2020!
Financial Aid website is now available at www.fafsa.ed.gov. FAFSA School Code is #032833.
*Classes listed below are all included in the full-time HVAC/R Service Technician Training program.
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.
Oil Codes
Course #0151
Learn about oil burners and furnaces, including design and efficiency. Prepares students for the Oil Burner Installer and Service License exam.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
HVAC/R Service Related
Course #2113
An overview of the business environment as it relates to HVAC/R service technicians and maintenance staff.
Oil Service
Course #2218
Troubleshooting and maintenance procedures for selected oil heating units. Students must hold a current oil license to attend this class.
Gas Service and Troubleshooting
Course #2250
An overview of the combustion process, ignition systems, fuel gases and skills necessary to service residential gas heating equipment and appliances.
Boilers (Residential)
Course #2305
An introductory course in hydronic heating systems. Includes operations, components, types of fluid systems, installation, servicing, inspections and seasonal maintenance.
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
HVAC/R Accessories
Course #3204
Covers the installation and operation of automatic vent dampers, electronic control systems, humidifiers and filters.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
The HVAC/R Service Technician Training program consists of 900 clock hours of instruction and HVAC/R internship. Each of the subjects will be covered in theory and practical work. Each course taught specializes in a field of study that prepares and develops the students’ understanding in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Trade. Competency-based performance – tested curricula ensures students will not only understand the technical information, but will also be able to perform all related skills. Admissions requirements: Valid driver’s license, high school diploma/ GED, $30.00 registration fee, and ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug tests.. Students that are using financial aid for tuition must complete their FAFSA application during pre-registration process at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Tuition and tool funding options: Federal financial aid, worker retraining grants, WIA and Trade Act through Worksource, GI Bill® and Post 911, Tribal vouchers, Vocational Rehabilitation, and self- payments.
Full-time 9 month training.
100% JOB PLACEMENT RATES!
Call for an appointment today at
(509) 747-8810 or email staff@inwhvac.org
Veterans using GI Bill®- make sure to fill out your Application to Use Your Benefits at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill