Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Coordinator: Mike Creighton (email: mcreighton@knoxcc.org)
The HVACR Technician program prepares learners for careers as HVACR installers/technicians.  This program is performance based with no prerequisite course or certification required.  The program blends traditional classroom and hands-on lab experience.
YOU WILL LEARN:
  • Basics of thermodynamics
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Heat transfer
  • Skills to work in residential, commercial or industrial fields
LENGTH OF PROGRAM:
685 hours (about 9 months)
Monday-Thursday  
5:00 pm to 9:30 pm 
Financial Aid is available to ​students who qualify.​
TO REGISTER:
  • Completed KTC Registration/Fee
  • High School Transcript* or GED (transcript)
  • WorkKeys Skills Assessment
​​*If a high school transcript is not obtainable, a diploma will be accepted for this purpose.
The minimum requirements for consideration in the program include:
  • Interview with the Coordinator
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES:
Certification is available through the ESCO Institute, which is the EPA Section 608 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Certification.  This shows pride and competence in one’s profession.
ACCREDITATION:
Knox Technical Center (Knox County Career Center - Adult Education) is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350.  Telephone: 770-396-3898, Fax: 770-396-3790, www.council.org. 

The KTC HVACR program is approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.