HVAC-R Technician

Our HVAC Technician Training Program equips you with the hands-on skills to install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Through a mix of classroom instruction and practical training, you’ll learn to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, safely handle refrigerants, read blueprints, and apply industry safety protocols and best practices. Coursework ranging from electrical theory to practical training on HVAC equipment will prepare you to work in residential and commercial settings in this high-demand field.

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Email: advising@rtc.edu
Phone: (425) 235-5840

Degrees & Certificates

Certificate of Completion

This training program for HVAC technicians provides comprehensive training in the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, equipping students with the skills to diagnose issues, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical components, handle refrigerants safely, and perform installations in both residential and commercial settings, while emphasizing industry safety protocols and best practices; typically including coursework on electrical fundamentals, refrigeration theory, comfort systems design, blueprint reading, and practical hands-on experience with various HVAC equipment.

Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter

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OTHER INFORMATION

  • Mechanical aptitude which is defined as follows:
    • Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
    • Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
    • Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
  • Counselor and instructor interview
  • Valid Washington State driver's license
  • Insurable (good driving record) to employer requirements
  • Criminal background check should be clear for the time specified by employer’s application
  • Ability to pass entry and periodic drug testing as required by employers
  • Tools and Program Textbooks as Required

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