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From heating to cooling, build skills the world depends on.

HVAC & Refrigeration Technician Training in Glendale— Train in as little as 10 Months.

Develop real-world HVAC skills in system installation, repair, electrical components, and EPA-compliant procedures

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Train hands-on
with real HVAC and
refrigeration systems

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Learn heating,
cooling, and
electrical diagnostics

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Prepare for
EPA 608 certification*

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Career placement**
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Phoenix-area employers

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HVAC & Refrigeration Technician Program Details

Arizona Automotive Institute’s comprehensive Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Basic Refrigeration program prepares you for a career as an HVAC professional. We combine classroom-style education with simulated on-the-job hands-on learning to prepare you for what a career servicing a variety of different types of equipment will be like once you graduate. With enrollment starting on a rolling basis every 5 weeks and programs that can be completed in 10 months, your dream career is in your near future! By the end of our program, you’ll be prepared to sit for the EPA Section 608 Technician certification.*

Diploma: 50 Credit Hours, 10 Months

*AAI does not guarantee third-party certifications. Certification requirements for taking and passing certification examinations are not controlled by AAI but by outside agencies and are subject to change by the agencies without notice to AAI. Therefore, AAI cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take certification examinations, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.

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What Does an HVAC & Refrigeration Technician Do?

Simply put, HVAC & Basic Refrigeration Technicians work on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems that help create comfortable environments for people to live and work in. HVAC technicians can install new systems, maintain existing systems, and make repairs to malfunctioning equipment.

Skills You Can Learn in Our HVAC/BR Training
  • Air Conditioning System Repair
  • HVAC Electrical Training
  • Gas and Electric Heating Systems Maintenance
  • Heat Pump Installation and Repair
  • Refrigeration Systems and Components
  • EPA Refrigerant Handling Procedures

Career Outlook for HVAC Graduates in Arizona

Graduates of our program may find work* as:

  • HVAC Service Technicians
  • A/C and Refrigeration Technician
  • Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician
  • Air Conditioning Service Technician
  • HVAC installer
  • HVAC/R Technicians

*Arizona Automotive Institute cannot guarantee employment or salary. The jobs mentioned are examples of certain potential jobs, not a representation that these outcomes are more probable than others.

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Arizona Automotive Institute, 6829 N. 46th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301

Arizona Automotive Institute is located in the heart of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Conveniently housed in Glendale, Arizona, the campus is easily accessible from all areas of the Valley.

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