Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R)

Program Details

Program Description:

Industry Certification: HVAC Excellence Employment Ready-Electrical, HVAC Excellence Employment Ready-Air Conditioning, HVAC Excellence Employment Ready-Heat Pump, EPA Section 608 Certification.

Train to be: HVAC Installer and Mechanic.

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning/refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry. The student should obtain EPA certification prior to leaving school in order to be employed in any job that requires work with refrigerants. This program focuses on broad, transferable skills, stresses the understanding of the heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation industry and demonstrates elements of the industry such as planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, the underlying principles of technology, and health, safety and environmental issues.
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Architecture and Construction career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Architecture and Construction career cluster.
The content includes but is not limited to designing, testing and repairing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning/refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems.

Articulation: May be available toward credits at Florida public colleges/universities.
Speak with a career counselor for more information.

Job Placement Assistance: Maybe eligible for assistance through CareerSource Suncoast.

Start Date:

Day Program: August, January
Evening program: August only

Times:

Full-time (Day) program: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Part-time (Eve) program: Monday – Thursday, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

For more information contact Roderick Mitchell: 941.751.7900 x 46032 or
Email:  mitchelr@manateeschools.net

Location:

MTC Main Campus, 6305 State Road 70 East, Bradenton, FL 34203

1. Apply to MTC at https://www.manateetech.edu/apply-now/. Submit your application to access your “To-Do List.” You are not accepted into the program after applying, you must complete your do list.
2. View the Main Campus Virtual Information Session video: Click Here (YouTube video)
3. Complete your “To-Do List” at https://www.MTCdashboard.net.

Note: The Basic Skills Assessment must be taken within 6 weeks of your admit date unless exemption criteria have been documented per State Statute. For exemption information, see the Student Handbook located here: https://www.manateetech.edu/students/quick-docs/

For more information contact Roderick Mitchell: 941.751.7900 x 46032 or
Email:  mitchelr@manateeschools.net

Program #C400400 CIP# 0615050110

*Estimated Tuition, Lab, and Fees (includes administrative fee)

$4,745.00

Additional Fees Due Prior to Pre-Admittance

Application Fee

$45.00

Bookstore

Textbook(s)*

$283.00

Uniform*

$34.00

Additional Required Items (Outside Vendor)

Closed-toe shoes (boots, sneakers, etc) – estimate

$60.00

Mechanic style work gloves – estimate

$15.00

Long pants (no sweatpants or pajama pants) – estimate

$30.00

Notepad – estimate

$5.00

Pencils, pens, highlighters – estimate

$10.00

Safety Glasses – estimate

$15.00

*Estimated Total Cost of Program

$5,242.00


*Prices are subject to change

Program #C400410 CIP# 0615050111

*Estimated Tuition, Lab, and Fees (includes administrative fee)

$2,968.00

Additional Fees Due Prior to Pre-Admittance

Application Fee

$45.00

Bookstore

Textbook(s)*

$283.00

Uniform*

$34.00

Additional Required Items (Outside Vendor)

Closed-toe shoes (boots, sneakers, etc) – estimate

$60.00

Mechanic style work gloves – estimate

$15.00

Long pants (no sweatpants or pajama pants) – estimate

$30.00

Notepad – estimate

$5.00

Pencils, pens, highlighters – estimate

$10.00

Ruler – estimate

$10.00

Safety Glasses – estimate

$15.00

*Estimated Total Cost of Program

$3,475.00


*Prices are subject to change

Financial aid available depending on student’s eligibility.


All pre-admission fees are non-refundable and not covered by Financial Aid.

Prices are subject to change.
Annual fees (charged each academic year from July 1—June 30).

Textbook estimate. Current book list and prices.
Tuition is $2.92 per hour for Florida residents. Tuition is $11.71 per hour for Non-Florida residents.

Visit MTC Financial Aid page for more information.

Florida Department of Education: Frameworks – Day Program(rtf)

Florida Department of Education Frameworks – Evening Program (rtf)

Possible Careers and Outlook:

49-9021.00 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

49-9021.01 Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers

Program Video

Testimonial Video

Program Facts

Job Placement Rate (Day)

83%

Job Placement Rate (Eve)

81%

LENGTH

Full-time: 1350 hrs
(12 mos)
Part-time: 750 hrs
(13 mos)

LOCATION

Main Campus

DELIVERY

On-Campus:
Full-time (Day) or
Part-time (Evening)

DUAL ENROLLMENT

Full-time (Day): Yes
Part-time (Evening): No

Have Questions? Ready to Start Your Career?

Roderick Mitchell

Career Counselor


6305 State Road 70 East, Bradenton, FL 34203
Call   941.751.7900 x 46032
Email: mitchelr@manateeschools.net
or schedule an appointment:

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