HVAC&R Technology – Certificate

PROGRAM DETAILS
Certificate in HVAC&R Technology
Duration:  Fall Program – 9 months (September to May)
or the Spring Program – 8 months (January to August)
Career focus/Specialization: Energy-Efficient Heat Pumps
HVAC students can continue in Building Energy Management for an AS.
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HVAC Technicians Are in Demand

Certificate in HVAC&R Technology

Franklin Cummings Tech’s 800-hour certificate program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and hands-on skills to become successful HVAC&R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) technicians.

We offer both a day and an evening program so you can choose the certificate option that works best for your schedule. This program offers start dates in September and January. The fall programs run from September to May (9 months total) and the spring program runs January to August (8 months).

Today’s HVAC&R technician needs to be EPA certified. Our HVAC&R program provides test preparation for the EPA certification. In addition, we also offer an R-410 A certificate and 10-hour OSHA Safety certificate, upon successful completion. Our HVAC&R Technology certificate meets state requirements for 2,000 hours toward the 6,000 field hours required to sit for the Refrigeration Technician exam.

What will you learn?

• Principles of refrigerants
• Solder and braze pipes, fittings
• Flare and swage tubing
• Troubleshoot commercial and residential units
• Test pressure and detect leaks
• Earn 2000 credit hours toward the Refrigeration Technician Examination and 100 hours of electrical code needed for licensure

Job Outlook

HVAC&R technicians with skills in computers and electronics as well as troubleshooting, communication and project management, have the best job opportunities. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics:

• Massachusetts is one of the nation’s top-paying states for HVAC&R mechanics and installers, with a median salary of $65K ($31/hour)
• 13% is the expected job growth rate for this industry through 2028
• There are approximately 260,000 jobs in the US in this field

Career Path

• HVAC&R Technician