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HVAC/R is one of the fastest growing industries in the world today. With the changing laws involving refrigerants, there is a constant need for qualified service and installation technicians to work on residential HVAC equipment. 

This program will provide proper training for people interested in a career in the residential/light commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) field. The technician will be prepared for employment in maintaining, servicing and installing HVAC systems for residential/light commercial applications. The most modern equipment, test instruments, and computers are used for instruction.

After completing the Residential HVAC one year Technical Diploma program, students may wish to pursue an Associates Degree in AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY. Credits earned in the 1 year technical diploma are associate level courses and can be applied to the Associate Degree.

Tuition & Potential Earnings

Tuition Cost

$4,777

Paying For College
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Median Wage

$38,900

Based on Lightcast Occupational Employment Statistics

Academic Plan

  • A/C Safety, Tools, Thermal Dynamics and HVAC Terminology
  • A/C Components, Refrigeration Cycle and Refrigeration Gauges
  • Air Flow Fundamentals
  • Electrical Safety, Meter Usage and Ohm's Law
  • Parallel Circuits, Combination Circuits and Capacitors
  • Electrical Services, Wire Sizing and Electrical Diagrams
  • Access Valves, Compressors and Condensers
  • Evaporators, Metering Devices and Accessories
  • Flaring, Swagging and Soldering Copper Pipe
  • Air Acetylene and Oxy-Acetylene Brazing Copper Pipe
  • College Technical Mathematics 1A
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • Split Phase Motor Identification, Testing and Replacement
  • Variable Speed Motors, Current Relays, Potential Relays and PTC Relays
  • Transformers, Contactors, Relays and Motor Starters
  • Gas Pipe Sizing, Gas Regulators and Gas Valves
  • Residential Gas Furnaces
  • Refrig Recov, Deep Evac and Charging of Residential, Light Commercial, Geothermal and Ice Mach Equip
  • Refrig Recovery, Triple Evacuation and Charging of Heat Pumps and Refrig Equipment and EPA Test
  • Residential Split and Light Commercial Package Gas/Electric Cooling Applications
  • Residential Air-to-Air and Geothermal Heat Pump Systems Cooling Applications
  • Residential Split System Gas and Refrigeration Pipe Installation
  • Residential Split System Duct and Controls System Installation and Start-up
  • Residential Oil Heat, Duel Fuel Systems and Two Stage Heat Pump Heating Applications
  • Mini-Split, Light Commercial Gas/Electric Package and Unit Heater Heating Applications
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

Flexible Learning Options

Many courses at Blackhawk are offered in one or more of these formats:

  • In-Person
  • Live Online (synchronous)
  • Online Anytime (asynchronous)
  • FlexLab (in-person when it fits your schedule)

For some courses, we offer a MyEdChoice option, allowing you to choose how to attend each class session. You can switch between online and in-person formats from week to week or even day to day, depending on your needs and schedule. More Information

In Person
MyEdChoice
Hybrid
FlexLab

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Additional Program Information

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • Install HVAC components
  • Service HVAC systems
  • Troubleshoot HVAC systems
Residential HVAC student in lab

Highlights

Technical Diploma

26 Credits

Beloit-Janesville Campus

6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53546

Career Pathways

A Career Pathway is a step-by-step plan designed to lead you to career success and advancement.

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Embedded Technical Diploma

Residential HVAC

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University Transfer

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