HVAC Technician

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HVAC Program Updates

Attend a mandatory virtual info-session to learn about eligibility requirements and the scholarship application process. All applicants must attend an info session. 

Available Dates:

  • Information sessions for the Summer 2025 cohort will start in May. Complete this interest form to stay updated and join our distribution list.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician Training

Overview:

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning technicians are skilled multitaskers who work on systems that control the temperature, humidity, and quality of the air in our homes, workplaces, and other types of buildings to ensure these systems function properly and efficiently. This is a 7-month part-time hybrid course reinforced through 200+ hours of hands-on technical internships after 12 weeks.

In this course, you will learn:

  • Knowledge of HVAC systems, parts and components
  • Understanding of electricity and Ohm’s law
  • Ability to perform refrigerant recovery and charging operations and install central heating, cooling and hydronic systems
  • Ability to perform standard maintenance and diagnostic repair of furnaces, low pressure boilers, central air units and heat-pumps
  • Ability to calculate actual building loads using heat loss/gain to select equipment size
  • Safe handling of refrigerants according to EPA Section 608
  • Knowledgeable application of green technology in HVAC repair

Course duration:

7 months

Course format:

Hybrid

Course schedule:

 Please contact an Enrollment Specialist at 718-982-2182 to join the waitlist.

Instructor Name:

Thomas Carlton

Tuition and inclusions:

$2,780 which includes:

  • Hybrid Learning Experience (virtual coursework, in-person and VR training)
  • $30 Registration Fee
  • EPA-608 Certification Examination Fee
  • OSHA-30 Certification Examination Fee
  • NATE Ready to Work Certification Examination Fee
  • Instructional Textbook
  • Klein Digital Clamp Multimeter
  • Rental of Meta Quest 3 VR Headset
Certification or credentials earned:

Upon successful completion of the course, a Certificate of Completion will be issued by CSI.

  • OSHA-30 certification
  • EPA-608 certification;
  • NATE Ready-to-Work Certificate

Enrollment Requirements:
  • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Unofficial transcripts may be accepted as proof. For information on GED testing or ESL classes, please refer to page 59.
  • Potential students must submit to an eligibility screening to enroll in this program.
  • Willingness to intern anywhere in the five (5) boroughs
  • Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Unofficial transcripts may be accepted as proof. For information on GED testing or ESL classes, please refer to The Adult Literacy and Language Program (ALLP)

Certification Requirements:

  • Must attend 50 sessions (175 course hours) of program, complete all required coursework and receive a passing grade to receive one (1) voucher to schedule your certification exam.

  • Official certification will be granted by the National Healthcareer Association upon successfully passing the certification exam.

About your instructor:

Thomas Carlton is an experienced instructor with 23 years of expertise in commercial HVAC, refrigeration and ice making service. His industry experience includes roles as Assistant Chief Engineer at The Durst Organization and Refrigeration Engineer/Foreman at New York University. Holding multiple FDNY certifications and an EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigerant Certification, Thomas is dedicated to advancing the skills of future HVAC professionals and preparing students for careers in HVAC and refrigeration licensing.