HVAC Training Program

You Can Do It. Fortis Can Help. 

Only YOU have the power to start building your own career toolbox in preparation for a challenging and successful role as an HVAC technican. Our Fortis Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program helps you fill that toolbox with hands-on skills, professional troubleshooting abilities, and the confidence to pursue entry-level employment as an HVAC technician in the building and construction industry and other residential, commercial and institutional sectors. 

What does an HVAC technician do?

HVAC technicians install, repair, and maintain residential and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) equipment, keeping homes and buildings in their community well-ventilated and comfortable.

What does it take to become an HVAC technician?

Prior to enrollment in Fortis HVAC training programs, prospective students must:

  • Complete high school or its equivalent, such as passing the General Educational Development (GED) exam, and provide proof through a school transcript or other qualifying documentation. To be accepted, any documentation from a school or program in another country must be translated into English and equivalent to or higher than a U.S. high school education level.
  • Be at least 17 years old by the time the HVAC program begins.
  • Submit an applicant information form.
  • Complete an interview with an admission advisor or administrative member, discussing career goals and ensuring the program is an adequate fit.
  • Earn a qualifying score on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (SLE), which helps assess readiness for academic success in the program.* 

Why Fortis?

  • Streamlined path to earn a degree or diploma and enter workforce

    Streamlined path to earn a degree or diploma and enter workforce

  • Career-focused classes

    Career-focused classes

  • Hands-on training and skills labs

    Hands-on training and skills labs

  • Convenient class schedules

    Convenient class schedules

  • Institutionally accredited campuses

    Institutionally accredited campuses

  • Financial aid available for those who qualify

    Financial aid available for those who qualify

  • Career services for graduates

    Career services for graduates

  • Connections to local employers

    Connections to local employers

What does a HVAC training program at Fortis look like?

  • Earn a diploma in 48 instructional weeks 
  • Experience hands-on training, covering services for residential and commercial refrigeration, gas and oil furnaces, heat pumps, electric furnaces, and air conditioning equipment 
  • Learn from passionate, experienced instructors with real-world skills and a dedication to student success 
  • Become eligible upon completion of the program to take the EPA Universal Certification exam*

What You’ll Learn

  • How to use a variety of tools to work with refrigerant lines and air ducts
  • How to use computerized diagnostics to manage and troubleshoot ventilation systems
  • How to use voltmeters, thermometers, pressure gauges, manometers, and other testing devices to check airflow, refrigerant pressure, electrical circuits, burners, and other components
  • How to size a home and perform a load calculation
  • Designing and creating ductworkPiping, soldering, brazing copper connections for various HVAC systems
  • Commercial and residential updated technology
  • Piping line set through various angles and openings
  • Updated thermostat controls that follow the industry standard
  • Variable speed motors and the workings of designing their use
  • Tankless heater and standard combination boiler training
  • Various Heat Pump systems and geothermal/radiant heat through solar load
  • Hydronic piping of boilers and updated radiant heating technology
  • New installation of residential systems including split A/C, mini splits, and heat pumps
  • A full breakdown of the components related to the industry
  • Refrigeration controls as well as piping
  • Refrigerant applications (Low Temp, Medium Temp, and High temp cases)
  • Proper handling and storing procedures of refrigerant
  • Performing an evacuation and recharge procedure on various systems

What career opportunities are available for HVAC technicians?

Graduates of the Fortis HVAC Training Program can pursue entry-level positions with:

  • HVAC equipment suppliers and wholesalers
  • HVAC installation contractors
  • Building maintenance and climate control firms 
  • Residential and industrial service companies
  • Local and municipal government agencies

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