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Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification, Associate's degree, IHE Certificate of Completion

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. 470201

Description

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 marketplace. Students have the option of completing a 24-credit-hour Cert A that focuses on residential HVAC, 48-credit-hour Cert C that includes coursework in commercial HVAC, or an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.

Details

Hours

48

Entrance Requirements

None

School

Washburn Institute of Technology

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

Yes

Training Location(s)

Topeka

Local WIB

2 - Workforce Investment Area II

Type of Attainment:

Certificate

Name of Credential

HVAC CERT A, CERT C, AAS, EPA 608, Low GWP Refrigerant Safety, NCCER Core, NCCER HVAC Level 1, NCCER HVAC Level 2, & OSHA-10

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Federal Pell Grant, Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, GI Bill, scholarships, grants, and private loans can be utilized for this program.

Refund Policy

Refund Policy is stated in Student Handbook.

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

Yes

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$30.00

Testing/Exam Fees

$50.00 Certification Fees

Graduation Fees

$50.00

In-State Tuition

$7,920.00

Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)

$3,878.00 Fees/Supplies/Uniform/Tool Rental

Total In-State Program Cost

$11,928.00

Demand Occupation(s)

49-9021.00Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
$26.64 per hour

Provider Status

Approved

Address

5724 SW Huntoon Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66604

Phone Number

(785) 670-2010

Fax Number

(785) 273-7080

Last Updated

Sep 01, 2025

Created

May 01, 2013

Renewal

Jun 26, 2025

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