HVAC Apprenticeship

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Registration Eligibility: Adults & High School Seniors

High school students must be age 16 or older. Learn more.

Transfer Credit Opportunity

Credit hours for completing this program can be transferred to UVU. Learn more.

Locations

Orem Campus

64%

Completion Rate

100%

Placement Rate

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanics and installers—often referred to as HVAC technicians—work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems that control the air quality in many types of buildings. Heating and air conditioning systems control the temperature, humidity, and overall air quality in homes, businesses, and other buildings. By providing a climate-controlled environment, refrigeration systems make it possible to store and transport food, medicine, and other perishable items.

As an HVAC Apprentice, you will learn techniques required to install new equipment as well as skills and knowledge to repair and troubleshoot existing equipment. This program is designed with related theory and hands-on application. MTECH’s Apprenticeship programs are composed of two parts: (1) on-the-job training and (2) classroom instruction. The on-the-job training is provided by an outside sponsor (employer) who exposes the apprentice to practical applications in all areas of a chosen trade. The classroom-related instruction is an organized form of instruction, designed to provide the apprentice with knowledge of the theoretical and technical aspects of his or her trade. Classroom related instruction will be held at one of MTECH’s Campuses.

This program is eligible for Financial and Veterans Aid! Learn more

For more information, contact the Program Coordinator.
Employee photo Jeffrey Heinz
Jeffrey Heinz

jeff.heinz@mtec.edu

Adults and high school seniors only.

Registration for the 2023-2024 school year opens July 17, 2023 at 8am online on the MTECH Registration Portal and remains open until classes are full. It is recommended to create your MTECH Student Portal account in advance.

Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program. Some fees and materials may be required upfront, while some may be paid later throughout the program.

While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.

  • Students should coordinate with home high school counselors prior to registration.
  • Students must take the MTECH Entrance Assessment. The Entrance Assessment is free and takes about an hour to complete. To learn more visit mtec.edu/testing.
  • Students must work at least part-time for an HVAC company. However, unemployed first year students may register for courses if there is space available.
  • After class 1A, students must complete the previous HVAC course with a 70% (C) minimum grade

HVAC 1A / 1B

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Fall 2023Orem1058/15/202312/5/202311:30 AM2:30 PMM-Th
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HVAC 2A / 2B

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Fall 2023Orem1058/15/202312/5/202311:30 AM2:30 PMM-Th
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HVAC 1A

SECTIONCAMPUSROOM #START DATEEND DATESTART TIMEEND TIMEDAYS
Fall 2023Orem Campus1058/15/202312/5/20236:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2024Orem Campus1051/9/20244/23/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
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HVAC 1B

SECTIONCAMPUSROOM #START DATEEND DATESTART TIMEEND TIMEDAYS
Fall 2023Orem Campus1068/16/202312/4/20236:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2024Orem Campus1061/9/20244/23/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
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ACHR Electrical Essentials (2A)

SECTIONCAMPUSROOM #START DATEEND DATESTART TIMEEND TIMEDAYS
Fall 2023Orem Campus1068/15/202312/5/20236:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2024Orem Campus1061/9/20244/23/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
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ACHR Heating Systems (2B)

SECTIONCAMPUSROOM #START DATEEND DATESTART TIMEEND TIMEDAYS
Fall 2023Orem Campus1058/16/202312/4/20236:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2024Orem Campus1051/8/20245/1/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
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Total hours: 360

Course NameCourse HoursCourse CreditsExternship/Clinical/ WBL CreditsTuition ($120/credit)Course FeesIndustry Exam Fees
HVAC 1A9030$360.00$95.00$100.00
HVAC 1B9030$360.00$155.00$25.00
HVAC 2A9030$360.00$40.00$0.00
HVAC 2B9030$360.00$30.00$0.00
TOTALS:360120$1,440.00$320.00$125.00
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Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program.


While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.

HVAC 1A/1B

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Tuition/FeesCost
Tuition:$720.00
Registration Fee:$40.00
Application Fee:$0.00
Required Materials:$439.00
Industry Exam Fee:$100.00
Industry Exam Fee:$25.00
Student Fees:$290.00
Facilities Fee:
Tuition/Fees Subtotal:$1,175.00
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HVAC 2A/2B

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Tuition/FeesCost
Tuition:$720.00
Registration Fee:
Application Fee:$0.00
Required Materials:$273.00
Industry Exam Fee:$0.00
Student Fees:$70.00
Facilities Fee:
Tuition/Fees Subtotal:$790.00
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HVAC 1A

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Tuition/FeesCost
Tuition:$360.00
Registration Fee:$40.00
Application Fee:$0.00
Required Materials:$228.31
Industry Exam Fee:$100.00
Student Fees:$95.00
Facilities Fee:$0.00
Tuition/Fees Subtotal:$595.00
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HVAC 1B

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Tuition/FeesCost
Tuition:$360.00
Registration Fee:$0.00
Application Fee:$0.00
Student Fees:$155.00
Facilities Fee:$0.00
Tuition/Fees Subtotal:$515.00
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HVAC 2A

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Tuition/FeesCost
Tuition:$360.00
Required Materials:$102.97
Student Fees:$40.00
Facilities Fee:
Tuition/Fees Subtotal:$400.00
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HVAC 2B

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Tuition/FeesCost
Tuition:$360.00
Student Fees:$30.00
Facilities Fee:$0.00
Tuition/Fees Subtotal:$390.00
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Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program. Fees and materials may be required upfront, while some may be paid later throughout the program. 

While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.

HVAC 1A / 1B

Required MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
HVAC 1A: RMGA Study Guide1$100.00
HVAC 1A: RMGA Test1$100.00
HVAC 1A: GW Heating and Cooling Essentials, 5th Edition1ISBN 978-1-64564-911-3$108.31
HVAC 1A: GW Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 1ISBN 978-1-63563-877-6$177.15
HVAC 1A: HVAC Tables, Equations, and Rules Quick-Card1Purchased in previous semester.$10.00
HVAC 1B: GW Carry over the Heating and Cooling Essentials, 5th Edition1Purchased in previous semester.
HVAC 1B: GW Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 1ISBN 978-1-63563-877-6$177.15
2021 International Fuel Gas Code1978-1609839666
Section 608 EPA Exam1Included in fees
Tablet or Laptop1Students are not allowed to take tests on phones. All HVAC apprenticeship students are issued a tablet at the beginning of their first semester at MTECH.Included in fees.
Total Cost of Required Materials$672.61
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HVAC 2A / 2B

Required MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
Safety Glasses1Purchased in previous semester.$0.00
2021 International Fuel Gas Code1$0.00
HVAC 2A: GW Electrical Skills for HVAC/R1ISBN 978-1-64564-921-2$67.98
HVAC 2A: GW Carry over the Heating and Cooling Essentials, 5th Edition1Purchased in previous semester.
HVAC 2A: HVAC Refrigerant Charging Quick Card1Purchased in previous semester.
HVAC 2B: GW Carry over the Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 1Purchased in previous semester.
Tablet or Laptop1Students are not allowed to take tests on phones. All HVAC apprenticeship students are issued a tablet at the beginning of their first semester at MTECH.$0.00
Total Cost of Required Materials$67.98
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HVAC 1A

Required MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
Safety Glasses1$10.00
2021 International Fuel Gas Code1978-1609839666
RMGA Study Guide1$100.00
RMGA Test1Included in fees
HVAC 1A: GW Heating and Cooling Essentials, 5th Edition1ISBN 978-1-64564-911-3$108.31
HVAC 1A: HVAC Tables, Equations, and Rules Quick-Card1Purchased in previous semester.$10.00
Tablet1Students are not allowed to take tests on phones. All HVAC apprenticeship students are issued a tablet at the beginning of their first semester at MTECH.Included in fees
Total Cost of Required Materials$228.31
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HVAC 1B

Required MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
Safety Glasses1Purchsed in a previous semester$0.00
2021 International Fuel Gas Code1Purchsed in a previous semester$0.00
HVAC 1B: GW Carry over the Heating and Cooling Essentials, 5th Edition1Purchsed in a previous semester
HVAC 1B: GW Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 1ISBN 978-1-63563-877-6$177.15
Tablet or Laptop1Students are not allowed to take tests on phones. All HVAC apprenticeship students are issued a tablet at the beginning of their first semester at MTECH.Included in fees
Included in fees
Total Cost of Required Materials$177.15
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HVAC 2A

Required MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
Safety Glasses1$10.00
2021 International Fuel Gas Code1$0.00
HVAC 2A: GW Electrical Skills for HVAC/R1ISBN 978-1-64564-921-2$67.98
HVAC 2A: GW Carry over the Heating and Cooling Essentials, 5th Edition1Purchsed in a previous semester
Tablet or Laptop1Students are not allowed to take tests on phones. All HVAC apprenticeship students are issued a tablet at the beginning of their first semester at MTECH.Included in fees.
HVAC Refrigerant Charging Quick Card1$24.99
Total Cost of Required Materials$102.97
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HVAC 2B

Required MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
Safety Glasses1Purchased in a previous course$0.00
2021 International Fuel Gas Code1$0.00
HVAC 2B: GW Carry over the Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 1Purchsed in a previous semester
Tablet or Laptop1Students are not allowed to take tests on phones. All HVAC apprenticeship students are issued a tablet at the begining of their first semester at MTECH.Included in fees.
Total Cost of Required Materials$0.00
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  • MTECH HVAC Apprenticeship Program Certificate
  • EPA Certification
  • RMGA Certification

At MTECH, you will join an exclusive group of graduates who benefit from a commitment to excellence shared by everyone at the school. From instructors who deliver a relevant, industry-driven curriculum to academic and career counselors focused on ensuring you have the tools you need to succeed, we all share the same goal: your success as a student. 

No. Students are responsible for acquiring employment within the industry. The MTECH Student Job Board and the Department of Workforce Services are great employment resources.

Program length
2 yrs
Total cost
$2,482
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Course Descriptions

Introduction to ACHR Careers and RMGA/EPA Certification
The Introduction to ACHR Careers and RMGA/EPA Certification course will prepare students for the Rocky Mountain Gas Association Gas technician certification as well as the Environmental Protection Agency 608 refrigerant handling certification. Students will also be introduced to the HVACR career field identifying multiple career field paths, with an emphasis on future industry changes.
Introduction to Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration
The Introduction to Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration course teaches the principles of Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration (ACHR). The basic refrigeration cycle and components will be taught. Elementary electrical concepts, electrical heating systems, and hydronic heating systems will be introduced. Guiding principles for ACHR service and installing technicians, i.e., hand-tools, safety, energy conservation, certifications, codes, and permits will be introduced. Careers in ACHR will be explored and trade math skills reviewed.
ACHR Elecrical Esssentials
The ACHR Electrical Essentials course applies the skills taught in the previous course, Introduction to ACHR. These skills will be applied to electrical circuits as basic electrical theory is broadened with activities using various electrical meter to reinforce learning from classroom instruction. Electrical components in ACHR systems will be presented as students learn to interpret and produce various electrical diagrams illustrating how ACHR systems are controlled.
ACHR Heating Systems
The ACHR Heating Systems course is an introduction to heating fundamentals including heat transfer and combustion theory. Furnace types and their specific control components and sequences of operation will be taught. Students will also prepare for the Rocky Mountain Gas Association (RMGA) Gas Technician Certification exam.
ACHR Basic Refrigeration Systems
The ACHR Basic Refrigeration Systems course is an introductory course that teaches the physical and chemical laws governing the principles of refrigeration. A more in-depth study of the refrigeration cycle, system components, refrigerants, and refrigerant controls are taught.
ACHR Basic Installation Skills
The ACHR Basic Installation Skills course teaches copper tubing and pipe joinery, including tools and equipment. Their proper use will be demonstrated while emphasizing safety. Oxy-acetylene, air-acetylene and MAPP equipment will be taught. Installation related devices, wiring, tubing installation and sheet metal methods will also be taught. Various hanging and support methods will be addressed.
Advanced Controls and Troubleshooting
The Advanced Controls and Troubleshooting course is an introduction to advanced electrical principles and theory with regards to residential and commercial ACHR controls, with an emphasis on the following: direct digital controls, electrical wiring, proper grounding of equipment, common problems such as fraying, corrosion, disconnection, and troubleshooting using the hop scotch method.