Refrigeration and HVAC Technician Training Programs

Certificate or Degree Options Available

Careers in the trades can provide you with a job you and your family can be proud of. If you are interested in a hands-on, technical career in the trades, a career as an Refrigeration and HVAC Technician might be right for you. With IntelliTec Grand Junction Refrigeration and HVAC Technician program, you can learn the theoretical knowledge and gain the practical skills needed to position yourself for success in the job market.

Refrigeration and HVAC Technicians are skilled tradespeople responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems. These technicians use blueprints or specifications to install or repair HVAC-R systems, inspect and maintain HVAC-R systems, and repair or replace worn and defective parts. Technicians may also connect systems to fuel and water supply lines or install electrical wiring and controls.

Under the supervision of professional, experienced instructors, students in IntelliTec Grand Junction Refrigeration and HVAC Technician training program learn the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to pursue a career in HVAC/R technology. Students in IntelliTec Grand Junction Refrigeration and HVAC Technician program learn critical knowledge and hands-on skills, including:

• Maintenance and repair of residential and commercial heating and air systems
• Installation and operation of electrical controls operation
• Refrigerant recovery and evacuation
• Operation, maintenance, and repair of commercial refrigeration systems
• Diagnosis of pressure sensing devices of programmable control systems and the diagnosis of mechanical control systems
• Troubleshooting of chilled-water systems, water tower systems, and pumps
• Customer service and professional confidence installation of domestic & commercial water heaters and HVAC systems
• Combustion analysis and blueprint reading

Upon completion of IntelliTec Grand Junction Refrigeration and HVAC Technician program, graduates receive their Associate of Occupational Science (AOS) degree, and will be prepared to test for nationally-recognized industry certifications such as the Green Awareness certification, NATE Certification, Carbon Monoxide Certification, and EPA Certification. 

With IntelliTec Grand Junction Refrigeration and HVAC Technician program, you can gain the most current, relevant industry training in order to be prepared to successfully enter the job market. Programs are designed to be completed in a short amount of time, so you can get in and get out and get started on your new career! Financial aid assistance is available to those who qualify.