Instructors must have significant work experience in HVAC and possess certification in EPA 608 & OSHA 10.Â
This program is designed as an entry-level training course for individuals with little or no prior experience in the HVAC industry. Instruction is divided evenly between classroom learning and hands-on laboratory experience to support both conceptual understanding and practical skill development.
Classroom instruction focuses on foundational electrical principles and troubleshooting techniques for air conditioning systems, heat pumps, and furnaces. Additional topics include basic refrigeration concepts, refrigerant recovery, proper system charging, and other knowledge required to successfully prepare for the federally mandated EPA Section 608 certification. Learners are also introduced to essential print reading, blueprint interpretation, and customer service skills relevant to the HVAC profession.
Hands-on laboratory instruction provides opportunities to apply classroom concepts using real HVAC equipment. Students practice essential maintenance procedures, system troubleshooting, and soldering copper pipe and fittings. By the end of the course, learners will have gained the foundational technical and professional skills needed for entry-level employment in the HVAC field and readiness for OSHA 10 and EPA 608 certification testing.
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Visit the Ivy Tech Skills Training website for upcoming classes. Registration and payment are due 4 days prior to class start. https://www.ivytech.edu/classes/skills-training-classes/