Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Program

Why choose Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Installer?

Acquire the hands-on foundation needed for an entry-level position in the HVAC fields.
Complete the EPA 608 Technician Certification exam.

When nature’s thermostat rises and falls, HVAC installers are there to ensure thermal comfort throughout the day, designing and installing the perfect AC unit or furnace to suit a customer’s needs and budget. Beyond temperature control, the systems they install also contribute to air quality and overall environmental control of buildings.

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Program Locations

Wisconsin Rapids Campus
500 32nd Street North
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

Delivery:
In Person
Daytime
Full-Time or Part-Time
16-Week Classes or Varying Class Schedule

Delivery Definitions

Length of Program: Short Term

Credits: 25

Start Dates: Fall or Spring
Start at any time or location by taking general education courses.

Transfer Opportunities

Credit for Prior Learning

Graduate Outcomes

Student Housing

What You'll Learn

Mid-State’s Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning program provides the hands-on foundation needed for an entry-level position in the HVAC fields. Graduates will understand the various components of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems, including furnaces, ductwork, boilers, hydronic piping, HRVs (heat recovery ventilators), evaporators, condensers, circuits, and controls.

Students will also explore geothermal, biomass, and solar heating systems. Through hands-on classroom lab activities, students will join various piping types, design and construct ductwork, and install a complete residential HVAC system. They will also learn the electrical skills necessary to read wiring diagrams and troubleshoot mechanical control systems. Graduates are prepared to take the EPA 608 Technician Certification exam for refrigerants.

Estimated Entire Program Cost

Cost based on the 2023/24 academic year.

Tuition & Fees: $4,443.00
Books: $720.80
Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $25.00
Total Estimated Cost: $5,188.80

Financial Aid Eligibility

This program is eligible for full Financial Aid

Cost of Attendance

Learn more about Cost of Attendance, an estimated budget that includes categories of expenses a student can expect to incur while attending.

This course has options available to receive credit for prior learning (CPL) or work experience.

Term: 1
Catalog#	Title	Credits
10601110	HVAC Heating Fundamentals	2
10601130	Blueprint Reading for Construction Trades	2
10483121	Piping Applications	3
10482107	Construction Fundamentals	2
10601140	Electricity for the Construction Trades	2
10442117	Welding Fundamentals 1	1
10476171	Safety for Construction Trades	1
Term Total		13 Credits

Term: 2
Catalog#	Title	Credits
10483115	Energy Load Estimation and Modeling	3
10601120	HVAC Air Conditioning Fundamentals	2
10482103	Electrical Components & Control Circuits	2
10483113	Hydronics and Heat Pumps	3
10601121	Intro to HVAC Installation	2
Term Total		12 Credits

Program Total		25 Credits

Instructors

MARK HAFERMAN, AD

Mark earned his associate degree in industrial mechanical technologies from Mid-State Technical College. He is also a licensed Journeyman Steamfitter and Journeyman Plumber with EPA 608 certification. His teaching at Mid-State draws on 12 years of experience in HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical field service.

“Being a trades instructor is very fulfilling for me. I love to pour into students, share what I have learned through experience, work alongside them, and help them pursue their career in the trades.”

Careers

Building Controls Technician
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Installer
Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic
Apprenticeship

Fast-Track

High school students are eligible to enroll in this program and all courses required. Learn more about Mid-State Fast-Track.

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"I entered the working world right after high school. After 20 years, I learned that the only way out of that rat race was through school. I realized that through Mid-State I could make myself worth more to a lot more companies. Without a doubt, attending Mid-State was the right decision, and the HVAC Installer program absolutely lived up to my expectations."

MICHAEL HAVLOVICK
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Career pathways help you take your education one step at a time to maximize your investment and make college fit your life. Earn a credential and start using it in the workforce. Continue with another stack of related courses to gain a more advanced diploma or degree.

Transfer • Dual Credit • Credit for Prior Learning