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HVACR Technician Program Overview
The HVACR Technician program is designed to prepare you to pursue a career in less than a year.1 Our HVAC school prepares students for entry-level careers such as HVAC technician, installation technician and refrigeration technician, just to name a few.77 In addition to learning various systems, you’ll prepare to test for certifications that are valued by the industry.
9 months
From start to finish
9 campuses
Locations to train
HVACR Technician Courses
Our HVACR courses are designed to build your knowledge from the ground up. No prior experience required.
- HVACR Core and Basic Electricity
- Heating Systems I
- Indoor Air Fundamentals and Duct Fabrication
- Heating Systems II
- Alternative Heating Systems
- Construction Codes and EPA 608
- Nate Core & Building Management
- Commercial Refrigeration I
- Commercial Refrigeration II
HVAC Technician Training
Working on HVAC systems requires an awareness of safety procedures, knowledge of heating and cooling, familiarity with tools used in the industry and the ability to perform a variety of manual skills. At our HVAC trade school, you’ll learn all of this and more. Some key topics covered in the HVACR Technician program include:
- Schematics use and interpretation
- Piping and fitting basics
- Air handling and hydronics
- AC and DC circuits and components
- Sheet metal ductwork
- AC and DC circuits and components
- Vent system selection and installation
- Mechanical and electronic controls troubleshooting.
- Customer relations
HVACR Technician School Locations
Program coming to UTI Sacramento and UTI Orlando pending regulatory approval.
Train for in an In-Demand Career
There’s no shortage of things for HVACR technicians to do. Both residential and commercial industries rely on their expertise to keep systems running.
$57,300
Median annual salary* for HVACR technicians in the United States58
*Not entry-level and is dependent on factors like experience, location, and employer compensation.
42,000+
Estimated average annual HVACR technician job openings in the U.S.66
Frequently Asked Questions
- HVAC is a great career path for those who are natural problem-solvers, enjoy working with their hands and desire a career where they could have the opportunity to go off on their own. With the demand for skilled techs and shorter training programs, many consider HVAC school to be worth it.
- Some math is required to become an HVACR technician, but not at a high level. Simple math operations such as fractions and reading a tape measure are the types of math included.
- HVAC isn’t a skill that can be learned overnight — it requires specialized training. However, it’s possible to learn ... maybe quicker than you think! Our program is designed to build your knowledge from the ground up in just nine months, no prior experience required.
- There are many different HVAC certifications one can obtain, all of which could be valuable to have as a technician. UTI's HVAC school helps students gain industry-specific skills and prepares them to test to earn up to three professional credentials, like the EPA 608 certification.
- The time it takes to get an education in HVACR is dependent on the school you attend. At UTI, you can graduate with a diploma or certificate in as few as nine months.
- HVACR technicians install and maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Their day-to-day responsibilities can vary depending on their specialty area, but some common environments they service include homes, factories, schools, hospitals and refrigerated warehouses.