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Finish HVAC School in Less Than 10 Months
PLCC Offers Affordable, Convenient HVAC Training
With a job growth rate of 13 percent in the United States, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC) technicians are in demand. Portage Lakes Career Center (PLCC), located in Uniontown, Ohio, can help you get the HVAC training you need in less than 10 months. Our HVAC classes are conveniently held Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Take a Hands-on HVAC Course in a Modern Learning Environment
Choose an HVAC program that comes with all the advantages of a modern learning environment. PLCC’s hands-on HVAC classes are taught by a certified, experienced instructor using up-to-date systems, tools, and techniques. Our HVAC courses emphasize not only technical skills but also real-world problem-solving and the ability to communicate with customers and coworkers. Once you complete PLCC’s course, you’ll know how to install, maintain, diagnose, and fix a wide range of equipment and be ready for your next potential step: specialization in either installation or maintenance and repair of residential and light commercial HVAC systems. HVAC is sometimes referred to as HVACR because refrigeration is also included in this training.
Choose an HVAC Trade School With All-inclusive Tuition
At PLCC, there are no hidden fees in your tuition. Everything you need for our HVAC school is included:
- Textbooks
- Lab equipment
- Student tool kit
- 20 technical credits toward an associate’s degree of technical studies (ATS) at the University of Akron.
Students get to keep their tool kit and textbooks and can pursue licensure through the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board.
Program Credentials
Esco Institute EPA Section 608 Certification
OSHA 10
Esco Employment Ready Certifications
Admissions Policy Statement
Students looking to enroll in the above-listed program must submit an official high school or GED transcript to be reviewed. Team members will grant student placement only after evaluating the transcript and determining that it meets all criteria for admission.
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Class size is limited to 20 students.
All-Inclusive
Tuition
$8,995
Course
Schedule
Monday – Thursday
5 pm – 9 pm
Duration
Hours
600
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Frequently Asked Questions About Our HVAC Program
How much do HVAC techs make in Ohio?
The average yearly pay in Ohio for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers varies from $35,660 to $58,990.
What kind of schedule and work environment do HVAC technicians have?
Some HVAC technicians have a set schedule. Others may work a variable schedule depending on urgency of services calls and availability of customers. HVAC technicians may work alone or with another technician, and jobs may be indoors or outdoors at any time of the year and necessitate working in tight spaces.
What types of tools do HVAC technicians need?
HVAC technicians must be skilled at using many different types of tools and accessories, including blow torches, power tools, pumps (vacuum, oil, split, condensate), pipes and hoses, gauges and detectors, specialty meters and testing equipment, sheet metal, gases, solvents and chemicals, and more.
What types of machines and systems do HVAC technicians install or repair?
HVAC technicians work with motors, fans, electrical units, compressors, exhaust outlets, ducts, coils, and blowers.
Will I need continuing HVAC training?
HVAC technology changes, and you’ll need to stay current with the equipment and tools of your trade. In addition to on-the-job experience, your employer or HVAC manufacturers will frequently offer continuing education.
Can I get scholarships or financial aid to attend PLCC’s HVAC school?
Yes. In addition to tuition payment plans, PLCC is an approved institution for the following types of financial aid:
- Federal PELL Grants
- Federal Direct Loans
- Veterans Administration Education Benefits
- Workforce Innovation Opportunity Investment Act (WIOA)
- Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR)
- Other aid, including a one-time $1,000 scholarship for alumni of PLCC’s four partner districts, as well as veterans and immediate family members of PLCC employees
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