HVAC/R Program
Get trained and in the field in as little as 7 months!
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Control your future.
By this time next year, your life could be very different, because in as little as seven months, you can complete the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) program at ETI.
You’ll get hands-on experience with industry-current equipment in our giant approximately 14,000+ sq. ft. lab as you learn the skills employers want. Under the guidance of our skilled instructors, you’ll fabricate sheet metal, bend conduits, run gas pipes, troubleshoot refrigeration systems and perform diagnostics, as you learn everything you need to know to install, maintain and repair HVAC/R equipment.
ETI is designed to help you succeed with:
- Programs that can be completed in as little as seven months
- Day and evening classes to fit your schedule
- Financial aid for those who qualify
- Certification testing, including EPA Section 608 Universal and GWP/A2L
- Well-established relationships with employers to match graduates with careers
HVAC/R Technician
The demand for skilled professionals to install, maintain and repair climate and energy control systems continues to grow.
As an ETI graduate, you will be confident in your skills and qualified to work in a variety of settings.
Things you’ll learn include:
- Electrical and heating system fundamentals
- Industrial safety and OSHA regulations
- Refrigeration management
- Duct system and design, air distribution
Average Salary: $59,810
Career Outlook: 40,100 new jobs by 2033
Career Growth: 9% (2020-2030)
Source: bls.gov
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Take a virtual tour through our campus, including our massive hands-on learning lab. Then call us at (888)572-9937 to see it in person.
See what you’ll learn.
Download our HVAC/R course catalog for specific information on the courses you’ll take as part of your training.
Get training in the field.
Towards the end of the HVAC/R program, students will complete a senior project that is a cumulation of all skills learned throughout their program.
What you need to know about EPA and GWP.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and GWP (Global Warming Potential) are regulations related to the use of refrigerants in HVAC systems. The EPA requires technicians to be certified under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act. Beginning in 2025, the EPA began implementing regulations to limit the use of high-GWP refrigerants in new HVAC systems and encouraging the adoption of lower-GWP alternatives.
At ETI, you have the support you need to learn an important skill.
Financial Aid
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Career Services
We work with our students every single step of the way to place them with local Chicagoland companies.
Our Faculty
AT ETI, our skilled instructors make the difference.
“This field demands sharp problem-solving skills, technical knowledge, and continuous learning to master complex systems that keep modern life running — like the kind you get at ETI.”
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