HVAC/R Training Course


HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION SCHOOL IN CHICAGO, IL AND SURROUNDING AREAS

Your future is in your hands—now let us help you make it a great one! Whether you’re looking to kick-start your career, take things in a new direction, or simply expand your horizons, our classes give you the power to make the change you want. As a graduate of HVAC Technical Institute, you’ll also find job security due to the ever-growing demand for qualified HVAC & refrigeration technicians.

HVAC/R COURSE OUTLINE

MODULE 1: ELECTRICITY

This module covers all phases of electricity as it relates to the HVAC/R industry. Students will be able to confidently maneuver various electrical components such as circuits, motors switches and more. Additionally, we will cover which tools will be necessary for this module and how to properly implement them in your work. Student will be able to read and understand a schematic diagram which will aid them when diagnosing systems, they will be working with. At the end of this module, students will feel confident with the electronic components they will face throughout their training and in the field. 


MODULE 2: HEATING

This module will be covering all phases that relate to heating systems. We will be working with a variety of forced air systems such as gas furnaces. Students will learn how a furnace draws air in from the living space, heats it up and returns it to warm the home. We’ll cover how the furnace is ignited by the pilot light to warm the air, the difference types of systems such as pilot, direct spark, hot surface ignition (HSI) furnaces, and the more complex high efficiency furnaces we see today. Additionally, we will cover which tools will be necessary for this module and how to properly implement them in your work. Instructors will test students in our lab using real world scenarios that can and will be seen in the field preparing them for the heating seasons to come.


MODULE 3: HYDRONICS

This module covers the most traditional systems in the industry, the boiler system. These systems use water to create heat for your home. There are two types of boilers, and we will dive into both which are the steam boiler and the hot water boiler. We will train student how the steam boiler works to heat water to a boiling point to create steam and how the steam travels through a network of pipes to the radiators around your home. And how a hot water boiler, on the other hand, heats water just until it’s hot enough then pushes the hot water through a similar network of pipes to the radiators. We'll go in depth regarding proper sizing, piping, controls and troubleshooting skills. Additionally, we will cover which tools will be necessary for this module and how to properly implement them in your work.


MODULE 4: AIR CONDITIONING

In this module students will be shown the ins and outs of the air conditioning world. We will go over the operation of residential air conditioning systems. Students will get the opportunity to complete several labs using hands-on training with scenarios you could encounter once in the field. The three main mechanical components: a compressor, a condenser coil and an evaporator coil will be covered in detail. Charging and recovery of refrigerant, reading the manifold gauges, measuring the refrigerants charge level, and troubleshooting problems with the system’s refrigerant flow will be covered. Additionally, we will cover which tools will be necessary for this module and how to properly implement them in your work. At the end of the module, you will understand residential air conditioning systems to the fullest while feeling confident in how to troubleshoot them. 

MODULE 5: INTRODUCTION TO REFRIGERATION

Our refrigeration module will help students develop and understand the skills typically utilized in supermarkets, retail stores, restaurants, schools, hospitals, and other areas that require refrigeration equipment. We will focus on the physical principles, fundamentals, and major components of a refrigeration system, refrigeration terms and controls, electrical systems, and diagrams, single-phase and three-phase, and equipment such as walk-in coolers and freezers, domestic refrigerators, reach-ins, and icemakers. Students will learn the theory and principles of repairing refrigeration systems with classroom demonstrations and hands-on labs.


MODULE 6: EPA Section 608 &

R-410A Safety Certification

This module will prepare students to take and pass the EPA Section 608 Universal licensing exam as well as the R-410A Safety Certification exam. These licenses are important for technicians to possess in order for them to work with different refrigerants and is a graduation requirement for all HVAC Technical Institute students. Instructors will provide students with all the necessary study materials, review with them, and preparing them for the exams. Our instructors are invested and determined to help the students pass their exams with success. 

MODULE 7: VENTILATION & INSTALLATION

What is ductwork you ask? Ductwork is used to distribute airflow from your heating or cooling system throughout your home. This involves the air being sucked from throughout the house into the heater/air conditioner, where it is heated or cooled, and pushed back through ducts into the living space. This module will show you the process that an HVAC technician goes through to create HVAC duct systems, proper installation, ductwork sizing, proper air flow, and create and install plenums which collects the air straight from the furnace or air conditioner. We will also teach student to braze and solder in order for them to learn how to connect your air conditioning lines (line-set). This technique shows you how to melt a filler (alloy) that bonds two pieces of copper and connect them with a proper seal. Additionally, you will learn about the proper tools needed for sheet metal fabrication and how to utilize them. At the end of this module, you will be required to complete a full furnace installation, just as you would at a client's home.

BENEFITS

There are many benefits to getting refrigeration training in Chicago, IL. In addition to giving you a comprehensive knowledge base, our training program will also provide you with practical, hands-on experience so you’ll be confident in your abilities when you enter the field.

Our small class sizes and detailed coursework ensure you’ll get the full spectrum of information related to the industry, while having easy access to your instructors at all times. That means each of our students receives personal instruction throughout each course, in addition to the overall classroom experience.


APPLICATIONS

Getting your refrigeration certification in Chicago, IL won’t just give you the tools you need to succeed in the industry. Those who graduate from HVAC Technical Institute walk away with a deeper understanding of equipment and parts, giving them a competitive edge against others in the same line of work.

Because we instruct our students on all aspects of the industry, you’ll be equipped with everything from the technical and practical knowledge of refrigeration to customer and employee/employer relations. We believe it’s important to produce well-rounded graduates capable of fast advancement in the field, so we provide our students with a firm foundation on which to build their careers.

Contact HVAC Technical Institute at 773-927-9562 to learn more about our programs and get signed up for classes today!

  • TO READ THE COURSE OUTLINE DISCLAIMER CLICK HERE.

    In order to keep up with today’s technology and better prepare our students for the HVAC industry, HVAC Technical Institute reserves the right to add or remove any courses and/or materials that will assist you in your education. HVAC Technical Institute also reserves the right to shorten or lengthen any sections or modules as it feels necessary. Video and/or tape recordings are not allowed in the lab and/or classroom. All modules must be taken and/or passed to receive a HVAC Technical Institute certificate.

SCHEDULES FOR THE HVAC/R TRAINING IN ENGLISH

2024 HVAC/R SCHEDULE

Day Classes (33 Weeks) ● MON – THU (9:00AM – 2:30PM)

Start Date End Date Instructor
11/27/2023 8/15/2024 Paulo Perez
2/26/2024 2/13/2025 Kendrick Robinson
6/3/2024 2/13/2025 Paulo Perez
8/26/2024 5/8/2025 Kendrick Robinson
11/25/2024 8/14/2025 Paulo Perez
Start Date End Date Instructor
11/27/2023 8/15/2024 Paulo Perez
2/26/2024 10/31/2024 Kendrick Robinson
6/3/2024 2/13/2025 Paulo Perez
8/26/2024 5/8/2025 Kendrick Robinson
11/25/2024 8/14/2025 Paulo Perez

Night Classes (48 Weeks) ● MON – WED (6:00PM – 10:30PM)

Start Date End Date Instructor
1/22/2024 1/29/2025 Paulo Perez
5/6/2024 5/14/2025 Kendrick Robinson
10/14/2024 10/22/2025 Paulo Perez
Start Date End Date Instructor
1/22/2024 1/29/2025 Paulo Perez
5/6/2024 5/14/2025 Kendrick Robinson
10/14/2024 10/22/2025 Paulo Perez

Class Start Dates and Scheduled Times Are Subject to Change. Orange indicates class is filled/closed.

HORARIOS PARA EL CURSO DE HVAC/R EN ESPAÑOL

CLASES DE HVAC/R PARA EL 2024

Clases De Día (33 Semanas) ● LUN – JUEV (9:00AM to 2:30PM)

Comienza Termina Instructor
4/22/2024 12/19/2024 Gilberto Dimas

Clases De Noche (48 Semanas) ● LUN – MIER (6:00PM to 10:30PM)

Comienza Termina Instructor
9/9/2024 9/17/2025 Gilberto Dimas
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Los Tiempos De Clase Y Fechas Son Sujetas A Cambios. Anaranjado Significa Clases Cerradas/Llenas.

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