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Career Area: Architecture and Construction
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 31-601-1
Approximately 1 Year to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4386
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.

Residential HVAC Programs

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.

Residential HVAC Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
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