Flexible Training at Thompson M-TEC.

We offer certification programs to get you job-ready quickly! Our 3-part Welding program prepares you for a career in 84 hours. Learn about Heating, AC and Refrigeration in our HVAC-R programs and choose the schedule that works for you - 6.5 months (8 hrs/week) or 3 months (16 hrs/week).

HVAC-R Cost: $3,132 (includes certification test fee and textbook)

Welding Cost: $1,980 (includes textbook)

HVAC-R Schedule: Summer (June - August), Fall (September - March)

Welding Schedule: Fall (September - April)

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What You’ll Gain

  • Welding Course: AWS Safety in Welding Certification
  • H-VAC course: EPA 608 Universal Technician Certification
  • Connections to local employers

Why M-TEC

  • We have a 90% passing rate for the EPA 608 Universal Technician Certification
  • Only Ottawa County training location for HVAC-R (refrigeration) 

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$45,600 median MI salary for a welder, $47,900 Median Michigan HVAC technician salary

Student Testimonials

“I like that there’s a lot of self-paced work and when I needed pointers I got them.” - Nathan M.

“My instructor  was great at giving us details about how to adjust our mistakes and gave me the confidence to do this class.” - Marquis G. 

“I enjoyed making a fridge system. The most useful part was working on furnaces and air conditioning units.” - Jonah S.