HVACR Technician
HVACR Technician
Start Dates
Fall, Spring
(2 semester program)
Credits/Program Length
21 Credit Hours
1 Year
Estimated Cost
$3,374
(subject to change without notice)Mode/Campus
Financial Aid
Yes
Program Overview
The program consists of required core training courses and elective courses designed to allow students to determine which area of the HVACR industry they would like to specialize in.This program prepares students for an interesting and profitable career as an HVACR Technician. Technicians will install, service and repair equipment in a wide range of applications including residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial settings. This program provides participants with the opportunity to prepare for a successful career, anywhere in the world, and acquire the knowledge and skills that will qualify them for employment opportunities with incomes higher than the typical U.S. household. Additionally, this industry has proven to be resistant to economic downturns. With increasing energy costs and indoor air quality expectations, employment opportunities and earnings are on the rise.
What you will learn
- Core HVACR fundamentals and specialized elective skills
- Installation, service, and repair of HVACR systems
- Residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial HVACR applications
- Troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques
- Industry safety standards and best practices
- Skills to prepare for HVACR technician careers locally and nationally
- Knowledge to support long-term career growth in a high-demand field
Certification
- Technical Certificate
- RMGA Certification
- EPA 608 Certification
State Licensure
Professional LicensureEquipment & Tools Needed
- Heating and Cooling Essentials, 5th Edition, bundle
- Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd, Edition bundle
- Safety glasses or prescription glasses with safety lenses.
- Gloves, cut resistant ANSI A4, similar/equal to these found on Amazon.
- Earbuds or headphones that can plug into a laptop computer.
- USB drive to store your work.
- HVACR Clamp Multi-Meter UEI DL479, DL569, DL579, or similar available at some supply houses or Amazon.
- 6 in 1 screwdriver (#1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers, 1/4" and 3/16" slotted screwdrivers, 1/4" and 5/16" nut-drivers)
- Small 1/8" flat-blade screwdriver (control screwdriver) used for thermostats.
- Hex wrench set, SAE (not metric), long-arm (not folding)
- Adjustable open-end wrench, 6"
- Adjustable open-end wrench, 8"
- Two pocket thermometers, UEI PDT650 or similar
- Magnet (approx. 2"X3/4"X1/2") or The Old Switcheroo (Google to find source)
- Refrigeration service wrench, Yellow Jacket model 60613 or similar
- Measuring tape, at least 16'
- Electrical tape, 1 roll.
- Tubing cutter, Rigid model 150 or similar
- Deburring tool, Yellow Jacket model 60163 or similar
- Jumper wires with alligator clips
Contact Us
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Tuition & Financial Aid
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST
TOTAL PROGRAM COST: $3,374
Estimated total program costs include tuition, fees, lab fees, books, and required materials. Fees for third-party licensure or certification examinations are not included in the total program cost.
Financial Aid
Most SLTech programs qualify for scholarships, and many are eligible for grants and other educational benefits.
Required Courses
TEAC 1010
Introduction to Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration
Credit Hours: 3
Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer
TEAC 1100
HVACR Electrical Essentials
Credit Hours: 2
Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer
TEAC 1120
Heating Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer
TEAC 1140
Basic Refrigeration Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer
TEAC 1160
Basic Installation Skills
Credit Hours: 3
Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer
TEAC 1510
Air Distribution Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer
TEAC 1520
Carbon Steel Piping Practices and Refrigerant Certification
Credit Hours: 3
Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer
HOW TO APPLY
STEP 1: Submit SLCC Application
Complete your admissions application.
Once you receive your student number (S#), meet with an Advisor.
STEP 2: Meet with an Advisor
Schedule an appointment (in-person, phone, or video call):
801-957-4978 Schedule OnlineProgram costs, schedules, and requirements are subject to change. Salt Lake Community College and Salt Lake Technical College are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, protected veteran status, or other protected status in admissions, educational programs, or employment.