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
You can choose from two education delivery options currently offered at select campuses:
- Hybrid Program – Lecture online, labs on campus
Offered at: Bridgeport CT, Hamden CT, Waterbury CT and Brockton MA, Chicopee MA and Worcester MA - On-Ground Program - Lectures and labs on campus
Projected* to be offered at: Hamden CT, Waterbury CT, Chicopee MA and Worcester MA
*On-ground availability is anticipated for classes beginning 10/23/23. Should on-ground classes not be available, students could begin the program following the hybrid delivery schedule.
- Graduates earn a diploma
- Program Length: 12 months
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 regularly.
Next Start Date: October 23, 2023
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
Delivery of On-ground Instruction
Classes in the on-ground option meet Monday through Thursday 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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