Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems control the temperature, humidity, and total air quality in residential, commercial, industrial and other buildings. Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) technicians install, maintain, and repair such systems. 

Skills You Will Learn

  • Basic commercial refrigeration and heating systems including circuit wiring, reading schematics, brazing and soldering
  • Refrigeration software
  • Build a basic refrigeration system.
  • Preparation for EPA-approved Section 608 Technician Certification test required to handle commercial refrigerant.

Individuals who have previously completed the HVAC-R program or any HVAC-R classes at M-TEC are eligible to take the program/class at half off tuition if the class is not full. Contact M-TEC at 616-738-8935 extension 4200 for more details. 

Certification:  Section 608 Technician Certification

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Dates: 9/9/2024 to 3/17/2025
Schedule:  Mon & Wed, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Dates: 9/10/2024 to 3/18/2025
Schedule:  Tues & Thurs, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Cost:  $3,143(includes certification test fee and textbook)
Format:  Traditional/Lab
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus 

Program Courses Include:

  • Heating, Service & Equipment
  • Basic Refrigeration
  • Air Conditioning
  • Commercial Refrigeration
  • Refrigerant Recovery Certification

Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
This portion of the HVACR program teaches students about various efficiency furnaces and the four types of ignition systems used.

Students also learn:

  • Basic wiring of electrical circuits, control circuits, thermostats and limits
  • Meters and tools used for servicing a furnace
  • Troubleshooting and servicing a gas furnace
  • Repairing simulated furnace field problems using interactive computer software. 

This course has transferable college credit.


Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
The Basic Refrigeration portion of the HVACR program provides an introduction to:

  • Basic mechanical refrigeration systems
  • Compressors
  • Condensers
  • Flow controls
  • Evaporators
  • Refrigerants

Upon successful completion students are prepared to take the E.P.A. Refrigerant Handling Certification Test, a national trade requirement.

This course has transferable college credit.


Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
In this segment of the HVACR program, students gain hands-on experience to ensure the performance of fully operational HVAC equipment, cycles of operation, importance of proper airflow and components of safety protection.

Students will also learn:

  • Brazing and soldering copper
  • Refrigerant recovery
  • Charging a unit
  • Calculating superheat
  • Subcooling
  • Troubleshooting
  • Calculating air flow
  • Temperature rise method
  • Unit capacity in cooling mode


Upon successful completion of the course, students can apply to take the E.P.A. Refrigerant Handling Certification test. This course has transferable college credit.


Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
This fast-paced review covers basic refrigeration cycles, components, and equipment.

Students learn about:

  • Brazing and soldering
  • Wiring of circuits
  • Reading schematics
  • Refrigeration software troubleshooting and repairs
  • Build a basic refrigeration system with a capillary tube or TXV metering devices

This course has transferable college credit.


Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Certification Types:

  • Type I-Small Appliances
  • Type II-High Pressure and Very High-Pressure Appliances
  • Type III-Low Pressure Appliances
  • Universal-Type I, II, & III

Description:
Prepare to take the Refrigerant Recovery Certification exam required by Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act in this course.

Course includes:

  • Basic exam requirements
  • Practice test
  • Review
  • Certification exam itself

This course has transferable college credit.