Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

About

Coming 2026

The mission of the Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Program is to provide the highest quality technical training and job skills for area residents, industrial institutions and individual training needs, including those persons already employed in the field.

This program serves students interested in training for careers in the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning industry and provides an equal opportunity for each student to develop his or her technical skills and knowledge in the shortest time possible. The environmental protection agency’s certifications are integrated into the program for compliance with federal laws governing refrigerants.

Overview

Information Detail
Time Commitment Full Time, Part Time
Typical Program Length 12 Months
Clock Hours 1,296
Class Type Day
Credentials Certificate, Diploma
Total Tuition/Fees
Textbook/Supplies Cost

Program Credentials

Option NameHoursCredentials
Assistant Installer432Certificate
Maintenance Assistant864Certificate
HVAC Technical Studies1296Diploma

Schedule

Monday - Thursday 7:30a.m. - 3:30p.m.

Campus Locations

Building 2
251 Dennis St.
Athens, TN 37303

Curriculum/Courses

First Trimester: 
HAC 0001 Worker Characteristic
HAC 1010 Technology Foundations
HAC 1020 Safety
HAC 1030 Refrigerant Fundaments
HAC 1040 Refrigerant Practices
HAC 1050 Refrigerant Components
Second Trimester: 
HAC 0002 Worker Characteristic
HAC 2010 Electrical Fundamentals
HAC 2020 HVACR Electrical Motors
HAC 2030 HVACR Electrical Components
Third Trimester: 
HAC 0003 Worker Characteristic
HAC 3010 HVACR Systems Installation
HAC 3020 HVAC Troubleshooting
HAC 3030 Gas Heat
HAC 3040 Heat Pumps

Instructors

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