Commercial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR)

Our 12-month, 600-hour, in-person program is a fast, affordable way to gain the skills you need to receive credentials in Commercial HVACR. 

• Evening classes, Monday-Thursday 5:30 P.M.- 9:00 P.M.
• All posted dates and times for course offerings are dependent upon sufficient staffing availability. 
• Classes are held at Fort Hayes Career Center, 546 Jack Gibbs Blvd. Columbus, OH 43215.
• Next start January 12, 2026.
• Questions? Call 380-997-7617

CERTIFICATIONS EARNED

The following four HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certifications- ESCO

-Electrical (140 Hours)  

  Components, meter usage, safety, theory, troubleshooting, fundamentals of motors and capacitors, interpreting electrical  diagrams.

-Gas Heat (140 Hours)     

  Combustion theory, electrical troubleshooting, furnace installation & service, furnace troubleshooting, heating safety, heating system & components.

-Light Commercial Air Conditioning (180 Hours) 

  Commercial AC systems & components, equipment installation & service, refrigeration theory & application, troubleshooting.

-System Diagnostics & Troubleshooting (140 Hours)

  Recovery requirements, AC&R Theory, air supply and delivery, AC&R equipment and tools, AC&R systems and components, system evacuation.

OSHA 10 Certification

EPA 608 Universal Certification 

Low GWP A2L Certification

Tuition 

The entire program tuition is $7,200. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.  Call our financial aid coordinator at 380.997.7620. More information here.

Program Requirements

• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Certificate or Foreign Education Evaluation
• Legal Photo I.D. or Driver's License
• Social Security Card
• Passing score on Skills Readiness Assessment

Program Application 

Click here for the Application Packet

HVACR Student Handbook