HVAC and Refrigeration
A 2-ton air conditioner will cool your room. A 120-ton unit will cool a warehouse. You will work on both in ATI’s 15-month HVAC and Refrigeration Diploma program.
Take control of your HVAC career with our NATE recognized training by discovering the range of career options available to skilled HVAC technicians. Our hands-on training will help you understand the science behind controlling the temperature, movement, humidity, and quality of air in residential and commercial settings.
Program Highlights
Learning Through Action
Our HVAC lab includes over 35 residential and commercial systems to give you hands-on training with equipment technicians see in the field.
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Licensed To Chill
Refrigerants used in HVAC systems can be harmful to you and the environment. Our program includes preparation and testing for the EPA License 608 A and A2L Low GWP Safety Certification, which are required to apply to many HVAC technician jobs.
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Residential, Commercial, and Refrigeration
Don’t limit your training to residential HVAC. 25% of our program is dedicated to commercial HVAC and refrigeration so you have more exposure to a wider variety of career opportunities.
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Start Your Journey Here
Achieving journeyman status in any trade indicates you are ready to work on your own. ATI’s program is approved by DPOR to count towards the training requirements of an HVAC Journeyman license.
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Prepare To Lead
If leading others is part of your career plan, upgrade your Diploma to an Associate’s Degree with only 15 weeks of additional training. ATI’s Trades Leadership courses teach communication, computing, and critical thinking skills to better prepare you for supervisory roles.
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Curriculum Overview
Skills You'll Learn
Build the foundation skills to support your HVAC/Refrigeration career through hands-on training in the following areas:
- Electrical Components, Circuits, and Schematics
- Residential and Commercial Comfort Systems
- Duct Work Design and Fabrication
- Piping and Brazing
- Geothermal Heating and Cooling
View our HVAC/Refrigeration Diploma Program Curriculum
Upgrade your Diploma to an Associate’s Degree with just 15 more weeks of training. Find out more.
Program Partners
Program Advisory Committee
ATI updates our programs based on direct feedback from the industry partners that hire our graduates. This keeps our training focused on the skills you need for a smooth transition into the workplace. Companies that serve on our HVAC advisory committee include:
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