HVAC Technician

Upon completion of this course, you will have the skills needed to obtain employment as an entry-level HVAC technician. You will learn to install, service and trouble shoot residential and commercial air conditioning, refrigeration and heating equipment. Instructors will use hands-on activities to bring workplace skills to the classroom. You will take the EPA 608 Certification Exam. (300 Hour Program)

Next Classes Start:

January 6, 2025 to April 2, 2025
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Workforce Development South Campus | 950 Thruway Plaza Drive | Cheektowaga, NY 14225

February 3, 2025 to June 10, 2025
Monday through Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Workforce Development South Campus | 950 Thruway Plaza Drive | Cheektowaga, NY 14225

*An off-site internship is required for this program. Internship hours may vary.

Registration Process
This program requires an application and entrance exam.
Step 1: Fill Out the Registration Application
Step 2: Choose a TABE Test Date (Testing details will be emailed to you prior to your selected test date.)
Click here for information on the entrance exam.

Tuition $6,000
Financial assistance may be available through ACCES-VR, BETC/ECC One Stop, NETC, the US Department of Veterans Affairs or other sources.
A $300 security deposit is required to reserve your spot in this class.

Tuition does not include steel toe work boots. These are the responsibility of the student to obtain. The approximate cost is $125 and is subject to change.

Admission Requirements

A TABE score of 9.0 in reading and 8.0 in math*.
A personal interview will be conducted.
A valid high school diploma or equivalency.
A valid NYS Driver’s License.

Employment Outlook
HVAC technicians are in high demand throughout the Western New York region. Entry-level HVAC technicians will find opportunities in equipment installation as well as servicing and repairing existing equipment. The training provided at Erie 1 BOCES mainly focuses on residential and light commercial equipment. However, graduates may also pursue entry-level positions in facilities such as hospitals and colleges. Entry-level HVAC technicians can expect to earn on average $17 to $20 per hour. Some of the companies our graduates have worked for include Capital Heating, Allied Mechanical, Northeast Mechanical, Mesmer Refrigeration, Tri-R Mechanical and M.J. Mechanical.
Erie 1 BOCES also provides services such as placement assistance, resume writing and interview skills to help students in their search for a career as an entry-level HVAC technician.

*Exceptions to admission scores may be considered based on work history, prior education, personal interview, and employer recommendations.