The first semester brings excitement as you meet your instructors, explore the campus, and begin hands-on learning, giving new HVAC students at ITI a strong start. You’ll attend classes and lab sessions four days a week, with flexible morning or evening schedules to fit your needs.

Your first semester at ITI for HVAC training involves foundational learning in basic electricity, heat transfer, and refrigeration principles, alongside hands-on skills with motors, controls, and tools. You will also be preparing for the EPA 608 certification and building crucial customer service and troubleshooting abilities for a growing industry. Expect to learn electrical safety, NEC codes, system installation, diagnostics, and gain practical experience that sets you up for industry-recognized certifications.

The objective of the HVAC program is to prepare graduates to work as entry-level service and maintenance technicians. They are trained in the general field of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration. Graduates also develop knowledge and skills to work in the electrical field, and install, repair, and maintain a wide variety of electrical equipment.

During your first semester of training at ITI, you will be presented with an overview of the HVAC industry and core topics. Instructors are excited about introducing these areas:

Skill development is the essential part of your HVAC education and training. Hands-On Training involves working with equipment, wiring, and testing meters. You will be engaged in troubleshooting by diagnosing issues in refrigeration, AC, and heating systems. Customer Service consists of communicating effectively with clients and explaining technical issues. Safety is paramount, and you will learn procedures for electrical work and handling refrigerants. PC Skills are developed by studying Intro to Office Applications, Technical Writing, and Programmable Controllers.

Your HVAC faculty members are trained professionals with experience in the field. They are dedicated to your success in gaining the knowledge and skills to graduate from the program and find an entry-level position. They will introduce potential jobs and careers that lie in your future.

The teaching methods used in this program include classroom theory and lab sessions that are coupled with an atmosphere solidly based on “real work” HVAC concepts and standards. You will train on industry-approved devices, equipment, and systems to experience practical applications. Studies are individualized, and progress is monitored with assignments, quizzes, and laboratory evaluations.

Core skills and knowledge are not the only areas in your HVAC training and education. Graduates of the program are also prepared for the following:

Many types of HVAC-related jobs are available for those who prepare themselves. Earning an Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) Degree is the first step toward these career paths:

These roles offer a wide range of responsibilities, from basic troubleshooting to advanced technical work, giving new HVAC students at ITI the opportunity to build real-world skills. As experience grows, technicians can move into supervisory roles or specialize in areas such as system design or controls. Demand for HVAC professionals is expected to rise over the next decade due to the need for energy-efficient systems, increasingly complex climate technologies, and a retiring workforce. You can start preparing for this career path by requesting more information about the Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, & Electrical Technology (AOS) Associate in Occupational Studies Degree at ITI Technical College.

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