DWD - INTraining

Provider Information

Name:

Merrillville Community Schools, Adult Education

Provider Location Address:

276 East 68th Place
Merrillville, IN 46410

Provider Location Status:

Staff Approved

URL:

https://www.mvsc.k12.in.us/administration/adult-education

Summary

Description Description

Qualifications of Instructors:

Relevant work experience in the HVAC industry and holds an EPA 608 or other relevant certifications.

Program Description:

The HVAC Technician Training program is designed to prepare adult learners for entry-level employment in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry. This program delivers integrated instruction in adult education, workforce preparation, and occupational skills training so that participants build the academic, employability, and technical competencies required for success in HVAC careers. Occupational instruction includes HVAC components, tools and measurement, basic heat transfer, general safety, electrical safety, and refrigerant handling, along with preparation for the EPA 608 certification exams and the NATE Ready-to-Work credential. Contextualized adult education instruction strengthens the reading and math skills needed in the trade, while workforce preparation activities focus on professionalism, communication, teamwork, problem solving, resume development, and career exploration. The program is intended for learners who meet prerequisite reading and math skill levels and are seeking a pathway into an in-demand and high-wage occupation.

Industry Collaboration:

Classification of Instructional Programs:

47.0201 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, service and maintain the operating condition of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Includes instruction in diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment and the principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics as they relate to the repair of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Program Prerequisite:

None

Prerequisites Description:

The program prerequisite is TABE or WorkKeys scores at the ABE Intermediate High level in reading and math.

Application Deadlines:

Applications are due a week prior to the program start date.

Refund Policy:

https://www.mvsc.k12.in.us/administration/adult-education

Admissions Admissions

% Offered Online: 10
Program Activities:
- % Instructor-Led: 90
- % Lab/Field Work: 0
- % Self-Study: 10
Times Offered: Evening
Length of Training: 6 week(s)
Number of Credits: 54 instructional hour(s)
Weekly Clock Hours: 9.00 Hours
Percent Admitted: 100%

Offered to General Public:

Yes

Career Counseling:

Yes

Job Placement Offered:

Placement Assistance Available:

Yes

Part-time Enrollment:

Yes

Financial Information Financial Information

Tuition:

$3,264.00

Admission Fees:

$0.00

Books:

$0.00

Supplies:

$0.00

Tools:

$0.00

Labs:

$0.00

Miscellaneous:

$0.00

Average Cost Per Credit Hour/Class:

$60.44

Total Cost of Program:

3,264.00

EPA Section 608:
- $85.00
- Included in the tuition:
- Yes

Financial Aid Financial Aid

Financial Aid:

None

Provider Offers Financial Aid:
Yes

Please Explain:

Adult Basic Education funds, IET funds and WorkOne training funds.

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Apprenticeship

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Method of Instruction

Number of weeks of program (Length of Instruction Only)

Is instruction provided by a provider other than the apprenticeship sponsor?
No

Supporting Files

Supporting Documents

DOL-RAP Documentation

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State Certified Earn & Learn Certification

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Certified Pre-Apprenticeship Documentation

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