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April 7

HVACR TECHNICIAN SCHOOL

Train for a career in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR).1

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HVACR Technician Program Overview

The HVACR Technician program is designed to prepare you to pursue a career in less than a year.1 Our HVACR school prepares students for entry-level careers such as HVACR technician, installation technician and refrigeration technician, just to name a few. In addition to learning various systems, you’ll prepare to test for certifications that are valued by the industry.

Industry-standard HVACR certifications offered

UTI's HVACR school is designed to prepare students to test for widely recognized HVACR certifications, such as:

*Technicians seeking NATE certification take two exams: the Core exam and Specialty exam. UTI offers prep and testing for the Core exam only; once passed, technicians are enabled to take the Specialty exam through an employer.

9-10 months

From start to finish
*Dependent on location

9 campuses

Locations to train
*HVACR Technician program coming to UTI Orlando and UTI Sacramento

HVACR Technician Course Topics

Our HVACR courses are designed to build your knowledge from the ground up. No prior experience required. Some of the course topics include:

  • HVACR core and basic electricity.
  • Heating systems.
  • Indoor air fundamentals and duct fabrication.
  • Alternative heating systems.
  • Construction codes and EPA 608.
  • NATE core & building management.
  • Commercial refrigeration.

HVACR Technician Training

Working on HVAC systems requires an awareness of safety procedures, knowledge of heating and cooling, familiarity with tools used in the industry and the ability to perform a variety of manual skills. At our HVACR trade school, you’ll learn all of this and more. Some key topics covered in the HVACR Technician program include:

  • Schematics use and interpretation.
  • Piping and fitting basics.
  • Air handling and hydronics.
  • AC and DC circuits and components.
  • Sheet metal ductwork.
  • AC and DC circuits and components.
  • Vent system selection and installation.
  • Mechanical and electronic controls troubleshooting.
  • Customer relations.

Skills you’ll gain in the HVACR program

The HVACR training at UTI equips students with in-demand skills essential for a career as an HVACR technician. Students get hands-on training in installing, maintaining and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems across residential, commercial and industrial settings. The program emphasizes troubleshooting complex systems, working with advanced diagnostic tools and adhering to safety and environmental standards like EPA regulations. These skills prepare graduates to pursue various opportunities in the HVACR field.

HVACR Technician School Locations

Program coming to UTI Sacramento and UTI Orlando.

Train for in an In-Demand Career

There’s no shortage of things for HVACR technicians to do. Both residential and commercial industries rely on their expertise to keep systems running.

$57,300

Median annual salary* for HVACR technicians in the United States58
*Not entry-level and is dependent on factors like experience, location, and employer compensation.

42,000+

Estimated average annual HVACR technician job openings in the U.S.66

How UTI prepares students for HVACR careers

UTI HVACR trade school was designed in conjunction with industry leaders to ensure its curriculum aligns with current technologies and workforce needs, equipping students with the skills employers seek. Graduates of the HVACR program also have access to our Career Services team which has relationships with a broad network of employers and will provide students with resources and opportunities to pursue roles in the HVACR industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

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