Become an HVAC Technician in Texas
Vocational training in residential and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC). SCI’s Certified National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Craft Instructors prepare students to sit for the nationally-recognized certification exams Texas employers seek.
Graduates from the HVAC program learn:
- Hands-on training working with a variety of materials and systems including ventilation systems, copper and plastic piping, soldering and brazing, chimneys, vents, flues, and control circuits.
- Practical skills for the installation, maintenance, and repair of essential temperature control equipment found in homes and businesses.
- Safety skills applicable when using hand and power tools, and techniques for mitigating on-the-job hazards.
Take Courses on Your Schedule
Convenient day or evening class schedules are designed to fit busy lifestyles and working-learners — prepare for your career in HVAC while working right now! Our HVAC training program blends traditional on-campus courses with a live virtual model in which we combine scheduled lectures and labs facilitated via Zoom with independent study.
Prepare for Industry-Recognized HVAC Certification Exams
Certifications allow you to gain a competitive advantage over other entry-level HVAC technicians in the job market and may increase your earning potential. Becoming an HVAC certified technician demonstrates your knowledge for delivering service competently and skillfully.
SCI’s HVAC training program helps prepare students to sit for the following nationally recognized exams:
- NCCER Core Certification*
- NCCER HVAC Level 1 Certification*
- NCCER HVAC Level 2 Certification*
- NCCER HVAC Level 3 Certification*
- NCCER HVAC Level 4 Certification*
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA-608) Certification*
- Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Certification
- R410 A Certification
- Preventative Maintenance (PM) Certification
- North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Ready-to-Work Certificate
Take the NCCER and EPA Certification Exams—On Us!
*When taken within three months of completing the program, SCI will pay for graduates to sit for the NCCER and EPA-608 certification exams. NCCER certifications validate specific knowledge and skills in a national registry so you can get hired and continue working toward certification and licensure in Texas and other states.
Working as a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician in Texas
HVAC technicians are skilled tradespeople in high demand Texas-wide. Because every home and building requires HVAC installation, maintenance, and service, technicians are both essential and busy year-round.
- Employment of HVAC technicians and installers is expected to increase by 24% by 2026
- This means, projected growth of 3,410 additional HVAC positions in Texas annually
Certified HVAC technicians are qualified for a variety of roles and can find positions in companies such as:
- Residential and commercial air conditioning and heating service companies
- Mechanical contractors
- Construction sites
- Server rooms and data centers
- Hospitals
- Hotels
- Office buildings
- Manufacturers
- Or own your own business
SCI grads have access to our career services team. This team helps prepare your resume, develops your interview skills, and networks with local employers to best prepare you for your new career in HVAC.
SCI Students have gone on to work for companies like:
Southern Careers Institute does not guarantee employment.
Build the Skills Needed to Become an HVAC Technician
Students will have the opportunity to learn to install, maintain, and repair essential temperature control equipment found in homes and businesses.
HVAC Course Descriptions:
HVC100 Trade Safety
This course includes information on general safety regarding awareness, tool safety, load, posture, signage, material handling, and environmental concerns. Emphasis will be placed OSHA guidelines, as well as proper personal safety equipment. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.
HVC101 Construction Basics
This course will provide instruction on basic mathematics, terminology, symbols, graphics, measurement systems, and tools for reading and interpreting prints, mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, detail drawings, and fabrication guidelines. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.
HVC102 Introduction to HVAC
This course covers the basic principles of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Students will discuss HVAC safety, licensure, and EPA guidelines as well as trade-related math and basic electricity.
HVC103 Heating and Cooling
This course will cover the fundamentals of heating and cooling air. Students will discuss air movement, air measurement, and basic system design.
HVC104 Venting and Ducting
Students will be introduced to materials that move air, fumes, and/or water (vapor) to and from HVAC systems. Students will work with a variety of tools and materials needed to construct these venting and ducting systems.
HVC105 HVAC Electrical
This course will introduce students to transformers, single-phase and three-phase power distribution, capacitors, induction motors, and compressors. Students will study installation, service and repair procedures.
HVC106 Diagnostics and Maintenance
This course will cover maintenance-related materials, guidelines for inspection, maintenance schedules, adjustments, and information on inspection requirements for equipment. Students will be introduced to metering and monitoring equipment used to evaluate HVAC systems. The course will cover leak detection, recovery, evacuation, and charging.
HVC107 Hydronics
This course will cover residential and commercial hydronic systems. Topics such as safe operation, properties of water, and pressure will be covered. Course material will cover both hot water heating and chilled water cooling.
HVC108 Troubleshooting
This course will provide guidance related to troubleshooting heating and cooling systems. Additionally, techniques for evaluating, furnaces, boilers, and various air treatment accessories used with heating and 85 cooling equipment, will be covered.
HVC109 Commercial and Industrial
This course will cover commercial application and use of heating/cooling systems and equipment. The course will cover refrigeration and airside systems.
HVC110 Air Quality and Energy Conservation
This course will cover principles, processes, and devices used to maintain air cleanliness and energy conservation. Heat recovery/reclaim devices, zoned systems, system controllers, and alternative energy sources will be covered.
HVC111 System Design and Construction
This course will cover procedures for the startup and shutdown of HVAC systems. Short- and long-term shutdown, interpretation of construction drawings, and system design and specifications will be covered.
HVC112 Crew Leadership and Placement
This course covers basic leadership skills and explains different leadership styles, communication, delegating, and problem-solving. Jobsite safety and the crew leader’s role in safety are discussed as well as project planning, scheduling, and estimating.
Invest in HVAC Trade School
Paying for Your HVAC Training Program:
- Federal Pell Grant for those who qualify
- Federal Direct Loan Program for those who qualify
- Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) for those who qualify
- Institutional scholarship for those who qualify
- GI Bill or other Military Assistance Programs
- Affordable payment plans at 0% interest available for those who qualify
- Estimated average out-of-pocket payments begin at $101.83 per month
Accreditation
Southern Careers Institute is authorized to grant associate degrees, grant credits toward degrees, and to use certain protected academic terms at the Austin, Texas campus by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Contact Information:
1200 East Anderson Lane
Austin, TX
(512)427-6200
The Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE)
has been the accrediting body of Southern Careers Institute for
over 25 years.
Contact Information:
7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite #325
Atlanta, GA 30350
Phone (770) 396-3898
Toll Free (800) 917-2081
Contact Information:
101 East 15th Street, Rm. 226T
Austin, Texas 78778
Phone (512) 936-3100
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Is an Exciting Career in HVAC Right for You?
If you are interested in learning more about careers in HVAC and exploring whether this is the right career path for you, fill out our Request Info Form to receive more information. A helpful SCI Admissions Representative would be happy to answer any questions you have and help with everything from scheduling to financial aid. For immediate questions, call 844-783-6569.
