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HVAC/Refrigeration Technician|7 months

Keep the World Comfortable

Every building needs climate control. Learn to install, repair, and maintain the systems that keep America running.

$57,300
Median salary
7
Months to complete
42,500
New jobs by 2033
4
Campus locations

Why HVAC/Refrigeration Technician?

The facts speak for themselves.

HVAC is one of the fastest-growing trades in America. 42,500 new jobs projected by 2033.

EPA 608 certification prep included. Graduate ready to handle refrigerants legally and safely.

Flexible scheduling fits your life. Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend options.

Career Services team helps with job placement, resume building, and interview prep after graduation.

Curriculum

What You'll Learn

25 semester credit hours of focused, hands-on training. No filler courses, no wasted time.

HVAC101Module 1

Refrigeration Fundamentals

The refrigeration cycle, pressure-temperature relationships, and system components. The core of everything HVAC.

HVAC105Module 2

Electrical Fundamentals

Circuits, wiring diagrams, motors, and controls specific to HVAC systems.

HVAC110Module 3

Air Conditioning Systems

Residential and light commercial AC systems. Installation, charging, and troubleshooting.

HVAC115Module 4

Heating Systems

Gas furnaces, heat pumps, electric heat, and hydronic systems.

HVAC120Module 5

Commercial Refrigeration

Walk-in coolers, reach-in units, ice machines, and commercial kitchen equipment.

HVAC125Module 6

HVAC Capstone

EPA 608 certification prep, system diagnostics, and real-world troubleshooting scenarios.

Certifications Included

EPA Section 608 Universal Certification prepOSHA safety trainingR-410A safety certification
Salary Data

What You Can Earn

All salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024 OEWS (SOC 49-9021).

$57,300
Median annual salary
Top earners (90th percentile)
42,500
New jobs by 2033

Career paths after graduation

HVAC TechnicianRefrigeration MechanicService TechnicianHVAC InstallerBuilding Maintenance Tech

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024 OEWS. SOC 49-9021. Actual earnings vary by location, experience, employer, and certifications.

A Typical Day

What a Training Day Looks Like

1
Morning

Theory & Diagnostics

Study refrigeration cycles, electrical diagrams, and troubleshooting logic. Think before you wrench.

2
Mid-Day

Hands-On Lab

Work on live HVAC systems: charging refrigerant, wiring controls, diagnosing faults on real equipment.

3
Afternoon

System Builds

Install, commission, and test complete HVAC systems from scratch. Build confidence through repetition.

Flexible scheduling available: morning, afternoon, evening, weekend, and overnight options.

Graduate Stories

Real Graduates. Real Results.

"I came from LA with no direction. HVAC sparked something in me. Now I have my own contracting business and a contractor's license. TWS changed my trajectory."

MT
Michael T.
Launched his own HVAC business

"The hands-on training is what sets TWS apart. You're not just reading about HVAC systems, you're tearing them apart and putting them back together every single day."

JW
James W.
Service Tech at Comfort Systems

"I was a single mom working retail. Seven months later, I'm making twice what I made before with real benefits and a career path. HVAC is in demand everywhere."

SK
Sarah K.
Doubled her income in year one
Who's Hiring

Companies That Hire TWS Graduates

Comfort Systems USA
HVAC Services
Carrier
HVAC Manufacturing
Trane Technologies
Climate Solutions
Johnson Controls
Building Automation
Service Experts
HVAC Services
Locations & Start Dates

Train Near You

4 campuses offering HVAC/Refrigeration Technician. New classes start every few weeks.

Tulsa, OK

2545 E 11th St, Tulsa, OK 74104

Next start: April 7, 2026
Morning · Afternoon · Evening

Jacksonville, FL

3500 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Next start: April 7, 2026
Morning · Afternoon

Houston, TX

243 Greens Rd, Houston, TX 77060

Next start: March 24, 2026
Morning · Afternoon · Evening

Dallas Metro (Irving), TX

2545 Esters Rd, Irving, TX 75062

Next start: April 7, 2026
Morning · Afternoon

Program Disclosures

Gainful Employment Information

As required by our accrediting body (ACCSC) and the U.S. Department of Education, we provide the following outcomes data for this program.

70%

Graduation Rate

87%

Job Placement Rate

$15,200

Median Student Debt

$36,800

Median Annual Earnings

65%

On-Time Completion

82% — EPA Section 608 Universal

Licensure/Certification

Data reflects the most recent reporting period. Graduation and placement rates are calculated per ACCSC standards. Median earnings reflect reported wages of graduates within 12 months of completion. Median debt includes federal and private loans. For complete consumer information, visit tws.edu/consumer-information. Accredited by ACCSC — verify accreditation.

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