Skip to Content (Press Enter)


  • Academic Calendar
  • Transcripts
  • Testing
  • Instructors
  • Scholarships
  • Continuing Ed.
Washburn Tech logo
Close Menu
  • 茄子视频
    • History
    • Core Values
    • Leadership
    • Program Instructors
    • Maps & Directions
    • Business & Community
  • Admissions
    • Meet your recruiters
    • Registrar & Transcripts
    • Testing Services
    • Serving our Veterans
    • Tech Accommodations
    • Residential Living
    • Transition to Washburn
    • Letter of Intent
    • Adult Education (GED)
  • Find Your Program
    • Credit Programs
    • Apprenticeships
    • Adult Education
    • Continuing Education
    • Workforce
  • Paying for College
    • Costs of Attendance
    • Federal Financial Aid
    • Scholarships
    • Other Aid
    • Tuition & Fees
    • Tools & Textbooks
  • Student Life
    • Student Organizations
    • Campus Services
    • Little Learners
    • iCard & iAlert
    • Campus Events
    • Graduation
    • Policies & Forms
students in HVAC lab

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)

听
  • Construction Technology
  • Cabinet & Millwork
  • Electrical Technology
  • What does an HVAC technician do?

    Self-starters who enjoy new challenges will quickly warm up to a career in climate and energy control technologies, traditionally known as HVAC training. Washburn Tech will give you the knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain heating and cooling systems both in large commercial and residential settings. As emerging technologies hit the marketplace, our graduates are prepared to install and service them.
    Career Forecast听Bright Outlook.Average Salary听$50,960on campus

    Learning at Washburn Tech

    instructor with students in HVAC lab

    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 , 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 market place. 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.

    The Washburn Tech HVAC program is in alignment with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CIP Code 47.0201: Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, service and maintain the operating condition of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Includes instruction in diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment and the principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics as they relate to the repair of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

    CERTIFICATIONS: EPA 608; OSHA-10 Construction; Low GWP Refrigerant Safety; NCCER Core; NCCER HVAC Level 1; NCCER HVAC Level 2 (Cert C)

    • Program Flyer

    Jobs and Salaries

    CAREER FORECAST: bright outlook
    Commercial and residential building construction is expected to drive employment growth. The growing number of sophisticated climate-control systems is also expected to increase demand for qualified HVACR technicians. The data below refers to surveyed wages and average annual job openings in the state of Kansas due to growth and net replacement. SOURCE: klic.dol.ks.gov

    Experienced Salary

    $63,580

    (2022)

    Potential Job Openings

    80

    (annually)

    Potential Job Growth

    5%

    (2020-2030)

    Schedule Options

    Morning

    LENGTH
    1-2 years

    PROGRAM BEGINS
    Every August

    SCHEDULE
    MON - FRI; 8-11:10am

    Afternoon

    LENGTH
    1-2 years

    PROGRAM BEGINS
    Every August

    SCHEDULE
    MON - FRI; 11:45am-2:55pm

    Program Cost

    • High School
    • Adult

    Student Resources

    Program Flyer

    Explore the courses, requirements, costs and career options of the HVAC program.
    HVAC (PDF)
    • Assessment Plan
    • Technical Standards
    • Textbooks/Supplies

    Ready to start your career?

    • Request Info or Visit
    785.670.2200 or 1.877.588.7140
    TECHADMISSIONS@WASHBURN.EDU
    Washburn Tech
    5724 SW Huntoon
    Topeka, Kansas 66604
    785.670.2010
    • Events & News
    • Tech Accommodations
    • Statements & Disclosures
    • Directory
    • Site Map
    • Business & Community
    • Tech East

    茄子视频 on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Equal Opportunity Director/Title IX Coordinator, 茄子视频, 1700 SW College Ave, Topeka, Kansas 66621, 785.670.1509, eodirector@washburn.edu. For general questions about Washburn Tech please call 785.670.2010.

    back to top button