HVAC Installation Technician

Play a key role in ensuring people and animals have safe, comfortable, healthy environments by maintaining and optimizing HVAC systems for proper heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.

Why Consider an HVAC Technical Diploma

  • This can be your first step to a well-paying career in the HVACR field.
  • Skilled technicians are in high demand year-round.
  • You prefer a hands-on career in a skilled trade.
  • Gaining electrical, mechanical, welding, and troubleshooting skills interests you.
HVAC Students working on a AC unit

Why Learn at Lakeshore?

  • Flexible competency-based education (CBE) format.
  • Frequent start dates.
  • Low student-to-faculty ratio.
  • Experienced instructors.
  • Career-ready in less than two semesters.

What It Takes

  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Attention to detail
  • Physical capability
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Communication skills
Career Area
Architecture and Construction
Type
Technical Diploma
Program Number
31-601-2
Availability
CBE
  • 2 Terms
  • 32 Credits
  • Financial Aid Eligible
  • Frequent start dates

Career Outlook

HVAC Installation Technician

Median Income: $58,536.64*

POTENTIAL JOB TITLES

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Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

 



Disclosure:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the Lakeshore District.

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

  • Submit online application
  • Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire 
  • Complete Get Started at Lakeshore appointment
    • Application Check-in
    • College Orientation Overview
    • 1st Time Program Registration

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores (optional, highly recommended). Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Program Cost

  • Tuition Cost: $5,904.64
  • Book Cost: $632.00
  • Supply Cost: $0.00
  • Program Total: $6,536.64

Some of Lakeshore College’s programs may reach program capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will follow the Admissions Procedure to establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. In addition, some programs may offer a petition process outlined in their specific program handbook.

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION is a learning model offering far more flexibility than traditional models. Fitting college around your work and personal commitments is possible because CBE allows you to:

  • Learn When You Want To
  • Progress at Your Own Pace
  • Receive Personalized Coaching & Support  

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Faculty Bios

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Steve Sorenson

Teaching at Lakeshore fuels my passion for guiding students as they discover their potential. I love witnessing their growth and curiosity. It's rewarding to inspire minds and help shape their futures in meaningful ways.

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