What does an HVAC technician do?
Self-starters who enjoy new challenges will quickly warm up to a career in climate and energy control technologies, traditionally known as HVAC training. Washburn Tech will give you the knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain heating and cooling systems both in large commercial and residential settings. As emerging technologies hit the marketplace, our graduates are prepared to install and service them.Learning at Washburn Tech
The program operates out of the Midwest Training Center (MTC), a state-of-the-art facility on our main campus. Through partnerships with Trane USA, Snap-On Tools, and the National Coalition of Certification Centers, we train you in the areas of electricity, heating, residential air conditioning, refrigeration, 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 market place. Full-day students can complete the program in two semesters while half-day students can complete in four semesters. Upon completion, you will earn a 44 credit hour technical certificate and be eligible to complete an associate degree or more advanced degrees at Washburn University.
CERTIFICATIONS: 410A Safety; Building Automation Level 1; EPA 608; HVACR ICE; Meter Certification; OSHA-10; Tool Safety
Jobs and Salaries
Average Salary
$49,710
Potential Job Openings
80
Potential Job Growth
15%
Schedule Options
Morning
2 years
Every August
MON - FRI; 8-11:10am
Afternoon
2 years
Every August
MON - FRI; 11:45am-2:55pm
Full-day
1 year
Every August
MON - FRI; 8am-2:55pm
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