Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Training Program

HVAC Program Description

The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning program prepares students for entry-level positions in the thriving HVAC industry. Students gain hands-on experience with air conditioning systems, refrigeration systems, and heating systems through practical training on real equipment. This career training program builds foundational skills needed to install, maintain, and troubleshoot HVACR systems in residential and commercial settings.

The Southeastern College HVAC course combines classroom instruction with extensive lab time where students work on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. The program includes preparation for industry-recognized HVAC certifications, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10-Hour Safety Certification and EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Transition Certification. Outside work required.

While no school, including Southeastern College, can guarantee employment or salary details for graduates, entry-level HVAC technicians have found opportunities across Florida in homes, businesses, and industrial facilities. This career offers professional growth opportunities as students complete their training and enter the workforce.

Objectives

The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning program will prepare students to complete the following:

• Meet the essential entry-level skills and technical knowledge required of an HVAC technician working with heating systems, air conditioning systems, and refrigeration systems.
• Utilize foundational skills required to service, troubleshoot, and repair commercial and residential HVAC air management systems using proper tools and testing systems.
• Understand the concepts associated with HVACR systems, including the refrigeration cycle, heat pump operation, electrical components, and air quality control.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge in the field of HVAC through hands-on training with current technologies and equipment.
• Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate real-world work experiences while applying textbook theory and hands-on training to build necessary skills for this in-demand career.
• Obtain Environmental Protection Agency certification to handle refrigerants and qualify for entry-level positions in the HVAC industry.

Admission Requirements

All applicants complete a pre-enrollment interview with an Admissions Coordinator to determine the necessary requirements for entrance into the program. Applicants arrange for their school or issuing agency to send required credentials directly to the admissions office if a copy cannot be provided at the time of application.

Each applicant takes Southeastern College’s entrance assessment, administered in English for all programs except those offering classes in a bilingual format, which can be administered in Spanish. Students may also provide results from their Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), American College Testing examination (ACT), or Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery examination (ASVAB).

The institution requires a combined score of 910 on the SAT (or the previous version SAT examination score equivalent), a composite score of 17 on the ACT, a score of 50 on the ASVAB, or a successful passing score of 13 on the Wonderlic entrance examination. Our admissions team stands ready to answer questions and provide students with guidance through the enrollment process.

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)