Train for a Career that’s Essential All Year
Are you ready to start a new career? Do you want a job that will keep you working all year long? Consider training for a career in HVAC/R Technology! At IntelliTec College, our AOS Degree program prepares students for this rewarding career in as few as 19.5 months!
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) is the technology of indoor environmental comfort, and the systems that provide all of us with that comfort. HVAC/R technology, including heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, maintains our homes and buildings in optimal conditions, while refrigeration maintains our food systems. These systems are critical for maintaining the air temperature and quality of the environment in which we live, work, and play.
HVAC technicians are the professionals who are responsible for the installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of these systems. Similar to Electricians, HVAC/R technicians are skilled tradespeople with a high level of specialized training. HVAC/R technicians are essential infrastructure workers because their services are necessary for ensuring continuity of building functions and maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences and businesses. The critical services HVAC/R technicians provide are needed across the country, throughout the entire year, so this is not a seasonal occupation but rather a reliable year-round career.
Because homes and businesses rely on Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration systems to keep them comfortable and safe, HVAC/R systems are critical, and so are the HVAC/R technicians who install, maintain and repair them. Installation and maintenance of the heaters that keep us warm on cold winter nights, the air conditioners that cool us off on hot summer days, the ventilation systems that maintain air quality for our health and comfort, and the refrigeration our food systems rely on, translates into a continual and year-round demand for knowledgeable and skilled HVAC/R technicians. Additionally, most HVAC/R equipment has a lifespan of 10 – 15 years, so the installation of new systems is an ongoing process.
It takes specialized knowledge and training to be able to work with HVAC/R systems, and to diagnose and repair problems in those systems. HVAC/R technicians with training from an accredited vocational school and respected industry certifications are well positioned to find employment in today’s labor market. At IntelliTec College, we offer an HVAC/R training program to prepare students for this great career in as few as 19.5 months!
The Refrigeration and HVAC Technician program at IntelliTec prepares students for entry-level careers in the HVAC/R industry through classroom instruction and hands-on learning in lab settings, all under the supervision of highly experienced, professional faculty. Students gain the knowledge and skills to install, service, and repair both residential and commercial air conditioning, heating, and ventilation systems, as well as learn to perform maintenance and repair of commercial refrigeration systems, including refrigerant recovery and evacuation. IntelliTec’s hands-on, practical training techniques teach students not only how to work with temperature control systems, air quality systems, humidity and refrigeration systems, but also basic electrical theory and controls, basic plumbing, and welding and soldering using oxy-acetylene torches.
At IntelliTec, students learn to master the following skills:
- Installation and operation of electrical controls
- Maintenance & repair of residential & commercial heating and air systems
- Refrigerant recovery and evacuation
- Operation, maintenance, & repair of commercial refrigeration systems
- Diagnosis of pressure sensing devices of programmable control systems and the diagnosis of mechanical control systems
- Troubleshooting of chilled-water systems & water tower systems & pumps
- Installation of domestic & commercial water heaters & HVAC systems
- Combustion analysis and blueprint reading
- Customer service and professional confidence
IntelliTec offers the Refrigeration and HVAC Technician training program at the Grand Junction campus and the Colorado Springs campus. Graduates of the program receive their Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) Degree and are qualified to test for industry-recognized professional certifications including the EPA ESCO certification, OSHA 10, and the 410A. Students in the Grand Junction program will also be prepared for the NATE Core certification. Graduates of IntelliTec’s Refrigeration and HVAC Technician training program are prepared to immediately enter the workforce and begin careers as HVAC/R technicians.
With HVAC/R technician training from IntelliTec, you can begin a rewarding, hands-on career in less than two years! HVAC/R technicians are not seasonal workers, they are in-demand year-round, across the country. If you are looking for a reliable career in which you can grow, HVAC/R could be the career for you! With IntelliTec’s Associate of Occupational Studies Degree program, you can gain the specialized knowledge and skills you need to be successful in this rewarding career. If you are ready to take the next step, click here to book a tour or call 1-800-748-2282 today! At IntelliTec, we specialize in helping students like you realize their career dreams. Get started with IntelliTec today!