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Salt Lake Technical College

HVAC

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TThis program is designed to prepare students for future employment in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration (HVACR) industry. 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.

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

Changes to the SLTECH Registration Process!
Contact the Academic Advising Office at 801-957-4978 or academicadvising@slcc.edu to learn more about how these improvements may affect you.

CREDIT HOURS

31 CREDIT HOURS

 

ESTIMATED COST*

$4,692.10*

 

HOW LONG TO COMPLETE

 7 to 14 Weeks

 

Tuition is subject to change without notice. Additional fees may be required.

Enrollment Steps

Step 2: Meet with Your Academic Advisor
Schedule an appointment (in-person, phone, or video call) with an Academic Advisor to verify your program of study & find out about placement testing requirements. Contact the Academic Advising Office:
Phone: 801-957-4978 or
Email: academicadvising@slcc.edu
Online: Schedule Appointment

Step 3: Placement Testing(if required)
For Certificate Programs: Schedule your CASAS Test
For Degree Programs (AS, AAS, Apprenticeship):
Schedule the SLCC Math and Reading Placement
Once your placement test is completed. Contact your advisor to plan your course schedule and to register.

Throughout training, students will be given the opportunity to demonstrate, thereby certifying, their skills by participating in nationally recognized tests which provide “Employment Ready” certifications. "Employment Ready" certifications confirm the student's grasp of the critical skills needed for entry level technicians in the HVACR industry.

  • Tuition: $2,339.75
  • Student Fees: $152.80
  • Lab Fees: $205.00
  • Books/Supplies: $1,994.55

Total Estimated Cost: $4,692.10 (subject to change without notice)

OCCUPATIONS

Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers

Entry-Level Wage: $17.79

Median Wage: $25.03

Monthly Openings: 51


Certificate of Completion: 955 Hours


Required Courses (31 Credit Hours)

Course
Title
Credit Hours
Semester
Prerequisite
Course KAOS 0170
Title Computer Concepts
Clock Hours 1
Semester A
Prerequisite
Course TEAC 0100
Title Safety Fundamentals
Clock Hours 1
Semester A
Prerequisite
Course TEAC 0205
Title Basic Electricity for HVAC
Clock Hours 3
Semester A
Prerequisite
Course TEAC 0235
Title Basic Refrigeration
Clock Hours 2
Semester A
Prerequisite
Course TEAC 0245
Title Fundamentals of Gas Heating
Clock Hours 3
Semester A
Prerequisite
Course TEAC 0247
Title HVAC Customer Soft Skills
Clock Hours 1
Semester A
Prerequisite
Course TEAC 0248
Title EPA 608 Refrigerant Handling
Clock Hours 1
Semester A
Prerequisite
Course KWRK 0515
Title Job-Seeking Skills
Clock Hours 1
Semester A
Prerequisite
Course TEAC 0253
Title Air Cond & Refrig Controls
Clock Hours 3
Semester A
Prerequisite
Course TEAC 0255
Title Refrigeration Applications
Clock Hours 2
Semester A
Prerequisite
Course TEAC 0305
Title Residential HVAC Applications
Clock Hours 4
Semester A
Prerequisite
Course TEAC 0310
Title RMGA Exam Preparation
Clock Hours 1
Semester A
Prerequisite
Course TEAC 0410
Title Commercial HVAC Systems
Clock Hours 5
Semester A
Prerequisite
Course TEAC 0445
Title Commercial Refrigeration
Clock Hours 3
Semester A
Prerequisite

Elective Courses: (Choose one)

Course
Title
Credit Hours
Semester
Prerequisite
Course TEAC 0500
Title Capstone Project
Clock Hours 3
Semester A
Prerequisite
Course TEAC 0990
Title HVAC Externship
Clock Hours 2
Semester A
Prerequisite

Certification Tests (as needed):

  • EPA 608: $65.00
  • EPA 608 Study Guide: $12.95
  • EPA 410A: $45.00
  • EPA 410A Study Guide: $20.00
  • EPA 609-Auto: $20.00
  • Rocky Mountain Gas Association: $85.00

 

AVAILABLE CLASS SCHEDULES

Technical Arts Building
4600 S Redwood Rd SLCC Campus
Salt Lake City, UT 84123

Mon-Thu,  8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mon-Thu,  6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Financial Aid

  • PELL
  • Please contact SLCC Veterans Services for VA Educational Benefits

Requirements

CASAS or TRANSCRIPT (Basic Skills Assessment):

  • Reading: 8.0
  • Math: 10.0

Need a little help with Reading, Math, or keyboarding?  Academic Readiness  courses will get you up to speed!

Ready to get started? Visit the  admissions page for instructions and steps to follow for enrollment!

 

Gainful Employment Disclosure

Air Conditioning/Heating/Refrigeration

 

COURSE/PROGRAM DELIVERY MODEL

This program is offered in a  Competency Based Education  (CBE) format. It is divided into several payment periods consisting of 7-weeks in duration for Full-time students, or 14-weeks in duration for Part-time students, except for the final one which is variable in length. This allows students to accelerate and complete as many courses as they can within each of those time periods while the tuition and fees remain fixed. Students will be expected to invest a minimum of 24 hours per week for Full-time students (if using a Pell grant or VA funding), or a minimum of 12 hours per week for Part-time students, on completing coursework. Students will enroll in each course according to the established sequence in the catalog.

Students who only need one or more courses for purposes other than earning a certificate for a full program of study may enroll for  Personalized Professional Training (PPT) courses , available in select program areas.

Students receiving Federal Financial Aid or VA funding please contact your academic advisor for specific information regarding eligibility.


Other

Students need a USB Flash Drive and headphones for the first day of class.