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HVACR Technician

HVACR Technician

21 Credit Hours | Technical Certificate

Program Length

1 Year

Credentials

Technical Certificate

Cost/Tuition*

Total Estimated Cost: $3,374
(subject to change without notice)

Financial Aid/Funding

Financial Aid/Funding is available

Program Overview

Heating & Ventilation
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

 

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.

Equipment and 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)

Equipment and Tools Needed

  • 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

Career Outcomes

Entry-Level Wage: $17.79, Median Wage: $25.03
51 Monthly Openings


Occupational Data, 2025, Salt Lake County, Lightcast Economic Modeling

Occupations

Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Mechanics

Certification Included

Technical Certificate

RMGA Certification

EPA 608 Certification

State Licensure/Certification Information

Professional Licensure

Tuition & Financial Aid

$3,374

Total Program Cost

*Tuition includes all certification exam fees. Subject to change without notice.

Financial Aid/Funding

Please contact SLCC Veterans Services for VA Educational Benefits

Apply for Funding

Required Courses

21 Credit Hours

TEAC 1010

Introduction to Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration

Credit Hours: 3

Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer

TEAC 1100

HVACR Electrical Essentials

Credit Hours: 3

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

Top 6 things to know before you apply

  1. Understand the Program Requirements
  2. Align Career Goals
  3. Explore Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Funding
  4. Program Duration and Schedule
  5. Teaching Mode
  6. Academic Readiness

How To Apply

1

Apply for Admissions

Complete your admissions application. Once you receive your student number (S#), proceed to Step 2.

2

Meet with Your Academic Advisor

Schedule an appointment (in-person, phone, or video call):

801-957-4978

academicadvising@elco.edu

Schedule Online