Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems control the temperature, humidity, and total air quality in residential, commercial, industrial and other buildings. Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) technicians install, maintain, and repair such systems. 

Skills You Will Learn

  • Basic commercial refrigeration and heating systems including circuit wiring, reading schematics, brazing and soldering
  • Refrigeration software
  • Build a basic refrigeration system.
  • Preparation for EPA-approved Section 608 Technician Certification test required to handle commercial refrigerant.

Individuals who have previously completed the HVAC-R program or any HVAC-R classes at M-TEC are eligible to take the program/class at half off tuition if the class is not full. Contact M-TEC at 616-738-8935 extension 4200 for more details. 

Certification:  Section 608 Technician Certification

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Dates: 6/4/2024 to 8/29/2024
Schedule:  Mon - Thurs, 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Dates: 9/9/2024 to 3/17/2025
Schedule:  Mon & Wed, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost:  $3,132 (includes certification test fee and textbook)
Format:  Traditional/Lab
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus 

Program Courses Include:

  • Heating, Service & Equipment
  • Basic Refrigeration
  • Air Conditioning
  • Commercial Refrigeration
  • Refrigerant Recovery Certification

Included in the HVAC-R Program

Dates:  9/11/2023 to 11/1/2023
Schedule:  Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 -- 9:30 PM
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus 

Description:
This 64-hour course teaches students about various efficiency furnaces and the four types of ignition systems used.

Students also learn:

  • Basic wiring of electrical circuits, control circuits, thermostats and limits
  • Meters and tools used for servicing a furnace
  • Troubleshooting and servicing a gas furnace
  • Repairing simulated furnace field problems using interactive computer software. 

This course has transferable college credit.

 

Included in the HVAC-R Program

Dates: 11/8/2022 to 12/6/2022
Schedule:  Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 -- 9:30 PM
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus 

Prerequisite:  Heating Service & Equipment for HVAC-R or test out at M-TEC

Description:
The 32-hour course provides an introduction to:

  • Basic mechanical refrigeration systems
  • Compressors
  • Condensers
  • Flow controls
  • Evaporators
  • Refrigerants

Upon successful completion students are prepared to take the E.P.A. Refrigerant Handling Certification Test, a national trade requirement.

This course has transferable college credit.

 

Included in the HVAC-R Program

Dates:  12/11/2022 to 1/24/2024
Schedule:  Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 -- 9:30 PM
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus 

Prerequisite:  Heating, Service & Equipment and Basic Refrigeration, or test out at M-TEC

Description:
In this 44-hour course students gain hands-on experience to ensure the performance of fully operational HVAC equipment, cycles of operation, importance of proper airflow and components of safety protection.

Students will also learn:

  • Brazing and soldering copper
  • Refrigerant recovery
  • Charging a unit
  • Calculating superheat
  • Subcooling
  • Troubleshooting
  • Calculating air flow
  • Temperature rise method
  • Unit capacity in cooling mode

 

Upon successful completion of the course, students can apply to take the E.P.A. Refrigerant Handling Certification test. This course has transferable college credit.

 

Included in the HVAC-R Program

Dates:  1/31/2024 to 3/18/2024
Schedule:  Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 -- 9:30 PM
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus 

Prerequisite:  Heating, Service & Equipment and Basic Refrigeration, or test out at M-TEC

Description:
This fast-paced, 48-hour review covers basic refrigeration cycles, components, and equipment.

Students learn about:

  • Brazing and soldering
  • Wiring of circuits
  • Reading schematics
  • Refrigeration software troubleshooting and repairs
  • Build a basic refrigeration system with a capillary tube or TXV metering devices

This course has transferable college credit.

 

Included in the HVAC-R Program

Dates:  1/29/2024, 2/5/2024, and 2/12/2024 
Schedule:  Monday, 5:30 -- 9:30 PM
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus 

Prerequisites Recommended:  Basic Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration

Certification Types:

  • Type I-Small Appliances
  • Type II-High Pressure and Very High-Pressure Appliances
  • Type III-Low Pressure Appliances
  • Universal-Type I, II, & III

Description:
Prepare to take the Refrigerant Recovery Certification exam required by Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act in this 9-hour course.

Course includes:

  • Basic exam requirements
  • Practice test
  • Review
  • Certification exam itself

This course has transferable college credit.