HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration)
Get the Skills to Begin a Career in HVACR in as few as 12 Months
Flexibility and variety are two benefits of a career in the heating, ventillation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry. Porter and Chester Institute's hands-on HVACR program can help you acquire the skills you need to install, maintain and troubleshoot HVACR units in residential, commercial and industrial settings. Start training to become a skilled technician in the HVACR field!
Fast Facts
- Hybrid* Program – Lecture online, Labs on campus
*Hybrid (day and evening) and residential (on campus) options offered at Chicopee, Waterbury and Worcester campuses - Program offered at: Bridgeport CT, Hamden CT, Rocky Hill CT, Waterbury CT and Brockton MA, Chicopee MA, Worcester MA
- Diploma
- Program Length: 12 months
- Total cost $29,530 (Includes: Tuition, electronic device, eBooks/books, materials, uniforms, and student fees)
- Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Our team will work with you to determine what you’re eligible for and how to pay for school.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, CREDENTIALS
Students have the opportunity to earn their EPA Section 608A and OSHA 30 certification.
This program has been approved at the CT campuses for the related instruction hours required for the Connecticut B-2, D-2 and S-2 licenses. Field hours vary for each license; refer to the state licensing board for more information. Students must achieve a 75 or better in a course for the instruction hours to count toward their "related hours."
There are no licensing requirements in Massachusetts for general HVACR work. Refer to the state licensing board for more information on requirements in commercial HVACR.
How/When to Apply
We start new sessions on a regular basis.
Next Start Date: August 15, 2022
At Porter and Chester Institute, we're making it easier than ever for you to enroll using our automated application portal. Upload your documents and start the financial aid process without the hassle of drawn-out application processes. And our admissions staff is still available to help you every step of the way. Taking control of your career just got easier!
Delivery of Hybrid Instruction
On Campus Labs
- Campus Lab Hours Day Program: 9am - 3pm
- 2-3 Lab sessions per week, based on course needs
- Campus Lab Hours Evening Program: 5pm - 9pm
- 2-3 Lab sessions per week, based on course needs
Online Learning
- Students will need approximately 30 hours per week for instruction, activities, labs, reading assignments, and homework
- All materials are accessible in an asynchronous format 24 hours a day/7 days a week
- First week includes acclimation to the systems
Classes in the residential option meet Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at select campuses only.
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Course Listings
Trade Skills
Design Principles
Electrical for Gas
Mechanical for Gas
Electrical for Oil
Mechanical for Oil
Hydronic and Control Systems
Core Refrigeration
Advanced Refrigeration
Piping Principles
Core Air Conditioning
Advanced Air Conditioning
