HVAC-R Program – Fortis College, Orange Park, Florida
Train to become an HVAC Technician at Fortis College, Orange Park
HVAC technicians are the professionals who keep the temps in homes, businesses, and communities comfortable. Our HVAC program at Fortis College in Orange Park, Florida is designed to provide hands-on experience with real equipment, guided practice from knowledgeable instructors, and the technical skills employers look for. From heating systems to refrigeration and air conditioning, you’ll build skills for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining the systems people rely on every day. This skilled trade is in demand year-round. Let Fortis help you turn your talent into a future with real stability and opportunity. Students in their final quarter are eligible to take the EPA Universal Certification Exam, helping prepare them for success in the field.
Curious what HVAC-R technicians do every day
and how to become one?
Why Choose Fortis College, Orange Park Campus for Your HVAC-R Training?
- Graduate in as Little as 48 Instructional Weeks
The Fortis HVAC-R certificate program is structured to help you start your career quickly, with focused training that prepares you for real-world environments. - Hands-on Training for an In-Demand field
HVAC-R is a hands-on field, requiring technical training and problem-solving skills that require a human touch, and that means continued demand for skilled technicians. Employment for HVAC-R technicians is projected to grow 8% nationwide over the next decade. - Career Support and Local Connections
Students at Fortis College’s Orange Park campus have access to personalized career guidance, resume assistance, and connections to local employers in the surrounding communities in and around Richmond. Fortis’ career services team is dedicated to helping students transition from training to employment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where can I learn more about the career of a HVAC Technician?
To learn more about the field of HVAC-R, we suggest reading several of our blog articles including Four Things HCAVR Techs Love about Their Jobs, The Career Path for HVAC, and Celebrating National HVAC Technicians Day.
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How do I apply to the HVAC program at Fortis?
You can begin the admissions process right now by completing our online Information Request Form or by calling us at 855.436.7847. You will be able to talk with an admissions advisor who can help you.
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What can I expect from my instructors and faculty members?
Our instructors are experienced and knowledgeable professionals who truly care about your success. They not only deliver a comprehensive curriculum, but they may also share stories about their work as HVAC technicians to help students learn more about the career they are preparing to enter.
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Do you offer financial aid?
Most of our programs are eligible for Title IV funding. Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. During the admissions process you will meet with a Financial Aid Advisor who can help you.
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What about after I complete the program? Does Fortis offer job placement assistance?
Yes! Our Career Services department works with every student on their job search. We work as a team to empower our graduates with the skills necessary to approach a job interview ready for success.
Still want to learn more? Click here to hear what some of our graduates have to say.
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Start your path toward an in-demand career in HVAC-R—where you can work as an entry-level service technician, installation technician, or apprentice heating and cooling technician and build a future that’s stable, rewarding, and full of opportunity. Request information to learn more.
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