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Northern Virginia Community College
Program Description
This program is designed to prepare the student for entry-level positions in the air conditioning, refrigeration and facilities maintenance industry. Students receive entry-level instruction in the principles, service, maintenance, repair, and installation of air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Location: Woodbridge, VA
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC); HVAC Excellence
Expected Time to Completion: AAS (24 months); certificates (12 months)
Estimated Tuition: Virginia resident ($185.50 per credit); out-of-state ($388.25 per credit)
Virginia Beach & Career Education Center
Program Description
Check out Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating, a two-year, six credit program, where you will learn many of the skills the heating and cooling industry is seeking in qualified behind-the-scenes candidates! You will learn in a
real lab, with real equipment, computers and software, and you will even have the opportunity earn the HVAC Excellence Certification, a highly regarded and sought after credential!
This is a two-year course in which the student learns the theory and practical applications of air conditioning, refrigeration and heating equipment servicing. The course covers safety, soldering, brazing, piping, electrical circuits, central air units, window units, ice makers, refrigerators, oil and gas furnaces and heat pumps. Students will prepare for the following credentials or certifications: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Examinations- Levels I, II, & III, Core and Universal; R410A Reclamation Safety Certification; HVAC Excellence Examinations- Electricity, Basic Refrigeration & Charging, and Air Conditioning; and the Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth Examination.
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Accreditation: HVAC Excellence
Expected Time to Completion: 24 months
Estimated Tuition: Contact the school for a customized assessment
Valley Career & Technical Center
Program Description
The Heating, Ventilation, Air Condition and Refrigeration (HVACR) program is a two-year course designed to teach students the basic skills and technical knowledge necessary to gain employment in the HVAC area. These skills include installing, troubleshooting, and repairing air-conditioning equipment, ductwork, heat pumps, and furnaces. In addition, students will learn to maintain and service HVAC equipment and the theory of design for the equipment.
Location: Fishersville, VA
Accreditation: HVAC Excellence
Expected Time to Completion: 24 months
Estimated Tuition: Contact the school for a customized assessment
New Horizons Regional Education Centers
Program Description
Students learn to install and maintain the operating conditions of heating and cooling systems.
Students also learn Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and energy management techniques.
Strong employment opportunities with average salary in Hampton Roads being $45,000
Students will study:
Installing heating and cooling systems
Service and repair Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems
Reading technical plans and schematics
EPA regulations
Leak detection, evacuation, recovery, charging
Air properties and distribution
Fabricating, assembling, and installing duct work
Refrigerant transition and recovery
Sizing, installing, testing water systems
Location: Newport News, VA
Accreditation: HVAC Excellence
Expected Time to Completion: 12 months
Estimated Tuition: Contact the school for a customized assessment
Southside Virginia Community College
Program Description
Looking for a program that provides entry-level and apprenticeship career options? If so, our National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) HVAC program may be for you. HVAC technicians are also in unique entrepreneurial positions and may choose to own their own Heating and Air Businesses as their expertise grows. There is an increasing need for individuals with installation, maintenance, and repair skills.
Graduates will have opportunities for gainful entry-level employment and apprenticeship positions following this workforce course. Students may earn up to four levels of a highly recognized industry credential, NCCER HVAC Levels 1, 2, 3 & 4, by completing both written work online and hands-on work in an open-lab format. It’s possible if a student has intermediate HVAC knowledge and some accomplished industry experience, all four levels may be completed within the first 16 weeks.
Location: Alberta, VA
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC); HVAC Excellence
Expected Time to Completion: 16 to 32 weeks
Estimated Tuition: Level 1 with core (in-state: $847; out-of-state: $2,541); levels 2, 3, or 4 (in-state: $676 each; out-of-state: $2,301 each)
Program Description
Gain the necessary skills at our HVAC School in Virginia, including:
Ability to install and fix heating and cooling systems that are critical to maintaining a healthy and comfortable indoor environment.
Knowledge of how to conduct computerized diagnostics that help you repair a wide variety of commercial, industrial, and residential systems.
Critical thinking skills you can apply to both classroom and real-world scenarios.
Upon graduation from Fortis, you will be prepared to pursue employment in various businesses and organizations with heating and cooling systems. Some of our graduates also choose to pursue entrepreneurship in order to have their own HVAC company.
Location: Norfolk and Richmond, VA
Accreditation: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
Expected Time to Completion: Contact FORTIS for a customized assessment
Estimated Tuition: $19,452 total
Program Description
The Air Conditioning and Heating Technology diploma program is an excellent choice for students desiring to work in residential and light commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). Students gain practical knowledge and experience in the classroom and shop using modern test equipment and tools used in the HVAC industry. Students are trained by seasoned HVAC technicians that bring with them years of experience and a variety of industry-related certifications. This program prepares graduates for entry-level employment in the HVAC industry and is an excellent preparation tool for taking the HVAC Excellence or other industry-related certification exams. Students will have the opportunity to obtain certification in Section 608 EPA and R410A Refrigerant Safety and Handling.
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Expected Time to Completion: AOS degree (18 months); diploma (15 months)
Estimated Tuition: AOS degree ($36,420); diploma ($29,136)
Home Builders Institute - Apprentice program
Program Description
This program is designed to give a student the ability to gain an entry-level position in an exciting and growing field. Once a student is selected into the program, they will experience a fast-paced and intensive time of study and hands-on learning in both residential and commercial aspects of the field. To qualify, participants must first complete a basic training program and fulfill all application requirements.