Kirkwood's HVAC Installer program prepares students to enter the skilled trade of heating, ventilation and air conditioning installation.
The you'll focus primarily on residential and light commercial equipment, including installation procedures, code requirements, electrical applications, and refrigerant handling procedures.
The one-year, hands-on program also includes system design and HVAC component operation.
Paying for your degree may be easier than you think with our financial aid and scholarships. Kirkwood offers more than $3 million in scholarships for students each year!
Students in this program, full or part-time, may be eligible to have half of their tuition paid for by the Kibbie Grant.
Graduates of the HVAC Installer program will be able to:
A one-hour program conference is required prior to acceptance to the program. You'll learn more about the program, specific admissions requirements, and have the opportunity to have questions answered by program faculty and staff.
Register NowSchool Year: 2023–24
Program Entry Semester: Fall
| Fall | Spring | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Hours per Semester | 17 | 17.5 | 34.5 |
| In-State Tuition | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Technology Fee per Semester | $50 | $50 | $100 |
| Clinical Expenses (mileage, lodging, screenings, etc.) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Conferences/Seminars | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Course Resources (textbooks, software, etc.) | $256 | $111.50 | $367.50 |
| Course/Section Fees | $120 | $170 | $290 |
| Laptop (required devices) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Testing Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Third Party Credentials | $0 | $30 | $30 |
| Tool Sets | $600 | $0 | $600 |
| Uniforms | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $1,026 | $361.50 | $1,387.50 |
Costs provided are estimated and based on the following current tuition rates: $200 (In-State), $268 (Out-of-State), $400 (International).
To get into the HVAC Installer program, you must complete the following, in addition to Kirkwood’s steps to become a student:
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association assisted the college in developing the curriculum to meet the needs of these challenging and rewarding careers.
The tool requirement for the program includes a hand-held toolbox with basic hand tools. Also required are a few HVAC specialty tools and an electrical testing meter.
General Hand Tools:
Pipe Joining Tools:
Sheet Metal Tools:
HVAC Specialty Tools:
What career could this lead to?
Identify and provide current and relevant technical learning in order to gain employment and to promote personal and professional growth in the HVAC industry.