HVACR

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At a Glance

Certificate program

Heating • Ventilation • Air Conditioning • Refrigeration

Where there is hot or cold weather, there is a need for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration professionals. Individuals who like hands-on work and can tolerate extreme temperatures should consider a career in this high-demand field. ÌÀÍ·Ìõapp’s HVACR professors have more than 50 years of combined professional experience. Students learn to install, repair and maintain HVACR equipment in our state-of-the-art lab. The nine-month certificate program prepares students to enter directly into the workforce.

Complete the HVACR Certificate of Achievement! View upcoming start times.

Degrees & Certs

ÌÀÍ·Ìõapp offers the following certificate program to successfully equip you for a career in the HVACR field.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration • Certificate of Achievement

Time to completion: in as little as 8 months

Job Outlook

Cost

For fall 2024, spring 2025 and summer 2025, air conditioning, refrigeration and heating (ARH) classes (except ARH 210 and ARH 220) have a tuition rate of $210 per credit hour for in-district residents. ARH 210 and ARH 220 have a standard in-district rate of $140 per credit hour. Get more information on tuition and fees.

Students are required to have a basic set of tools.  sold separately.

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Cost breakdown

HVACR • Certificate of Achievement

Program costs as of August 2024:

  • Tuition and fees: $7,552.00
  • Books: $262.30
  • Tools: $1,471.52
  • Total: $9,285.82

Getting Started

Questions and tours

General questions about Workforce Institute programs? Looking to book a group tour or learn how to hire our graduates? Contact Jeffrey Martin, workforce recruitment and placement coordinator, at 217-786-2373.

Ready to enroll?

Schedule a meeting with Darla! Grab 45 minutes with us, and we will work with you to understand our programs, admission requirements and steps to enroll! These well-paying careers need trained workers now and in the future. Contact Darla Cochran, workforce enrollment specialist, at 217-786-2407.

Note: After booking, you will receive an email and text confirmation. Please make sure to check your email spam/junk folders for the confirmation. Depending on your spam filter settings, your conformation may have been delivered there.

Classes

Explore available . Students need to consult with program director/enrollment specialist before registering.