Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) & Refrigeration
Offered at: Larimer
Good job prospects with an HVAC degree from an accredited college.
The U.S. Department of Labor predicts excellent job prospects for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration mechanics and installers over the next six years – particularly for those who have completed training at an accredited HVAC college. Front Range Community College has the only nationally accredited HVAC/R program in Colorado or Wyoming.
Your HVAC degree will set you apart.
An HVAC degree (A.A.S.) from Front Range Community College will give you the training, from basic to advanced, in heating, air
conditioning, and refrigeration that qualifies you for good pay in a
growing field.
Get started faster with a HVAC certificate.
A year-long certificate gets you started in a specific area that interests you:
See gainful employment information for these certificates.
HVAC classes in Loveland.
Our HVAC training classes are held at the Thompson Community Learning Center in Loveland. You can take your general-education classes as classroom- based courses at any campus or online. See required courses and HVAC/R course descriptions.
A career in HVAC/R could be just right for you.
- Do you like working with your hands? HVAC/R technicians work on mechanical, electrical, and electronic components such as motors, compressors, pumps, thermostats, and switches.
- Do you like to fix things that are broken? HVAC/R technicians troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct problems in heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
- Do you like to work with tools and gauges? HVAC/R technicians use hammers, wrenches, drills, pipe cutters, and acetylene torches. They rely on voltmeters, thermometers, pressure gauges, and other testing devices.
- Do you have an entrepreneurial streak? Start your own HVAC/R business.
An accredited HVAC college program.
Accreditation means quality, and FRCC’s HVAC/R Program has earned national accreditation from PAHRA, the Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation, which is the only accreditation supported by major industry associations. In short, FRCC’s program meets national standards established by industry professionals. This accreditation is recognized by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America and the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association. Yes, your training will set you apart.
Annual HVAC Salaries
| |
Entry |
Average |
Experienced |
| Mechanics & Installers |
$31,248 |
$47,545 |
$55,693 |
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
Occupational Statistics Survey (2010)