Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Installer
Why choose Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Installer?
- Acquire the hands-on foundation needed for an entry-level position in the HVAC fields.
- Graduate ready to take the EPA 608 Technician Certification exam for refrigerants.
Program Locations
Wisconsin Rapids Campus
500 32nd Street North
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54494
Delivery:
In Person
Daytime
Full-Time or Part-Time
16-Week Classes or Varying Class Schedule
Length of Program: Short Term
Credits: 25
Start Dates: Fall or Spring
Start at any time or location by taking general education courses.
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 2022/23 academic year.
- Tuition & Fees: $4,021.94
- Books: $0
- Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $25.00
- Total Estimated Cost: $4,046.94
Financial Aid Eligibility
This program is eligible for full Financial Aid
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 | ||
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 |
This course has options available to receive credit for prior learning (CPL) or work experience.
Instructors
CRAIG BUTTKE, BA
Craig earned a BA from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He is a licensed Master Electrician and Commercial Electrical Inspector in the state of Wisconsin and nationally certified by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) as a PV Installation Professional and PV System Inspector. Craig has taught at Mid-State and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association since 2009, drawing on 17+ years of experience in the construction trades. He also began the solar photovoltaic department at Northwind Solar and was its chief operating officer for 12 years.
“Teaching in renewable energy and the construction trades allows me to bring curiosity, growth, and professionalism to the work of building sustainable infrastructures for the future.”
Careers
- Building Controls Technician
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Installer
- Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic
- Apprenticeship
Take the Next Step
"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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Transfer • Dual Credit • Credit for Prior Learning
