HVAC:
HVAC:
Making comfort your business! Be the one who keeps your cool, even when things get hot.
OURDIFFERENCE
OURDIFFERENCE
* SCI does not guarantee employment or a starting salary upon graduation, completion, or withdrawal from SCI.
WE'RE DIFFERENT.
SO ARE YOU.
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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT AHVAC CAREER
Why would you want to be a HVAC Professional?
What is a HVAC Professional?
Where can a HVAC Professional work?
What skills do you need to be a HVAC Professional?
Do you need any certifications to become a HVAC Professional?
Do you need training to become an HVAC Professional?
Southern Careers Institute (SCI) does not guarantee employment or a starting salary upon graduation, completion, or withdrawal from SCI. It is not required to attend SCI to attain a job or earn a certain salary in a field of employment. Past students’ outcomes, starting salaries, or job prospects are not indicative of those for future and current students.
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CAREER TRAINING.FOR YOUR FUTURE.
- Southern Careers Institute
- Competitors
Southern Careers Institute | Competitors | |
$3999 /year | $3999 /year | |
390 HOURS OF HANDS-ON LAB TRAINING | ||
RESIDENTIAL HVAC SYSTEMS TRAINING | ||
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL TRAINING | ||
CREW LEADERSHIP TRAINING | ||
PREPARATION FOR 11 CAREER CERTIFICATIONS | ||
EARN 13 CAREER SKILL BADGES | ||
MORNING COURSES | ||
EVENING COURSES | Buy Now | Buy Now |
HERE'S EXACTLY WHAT YOU GET AS ANHVAC TRAINEE
CERTIFICATIONS
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QuickBooks Certified User – Online
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Entrepreneurship and Small Business
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Microsoft Excel
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Microsoft Outlook
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Microsoft Office Specialist: Word
SKILLS
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TRD100 Trade Safety & Construction Basics
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HVC102 Introduction to HVAC
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HVC103 Heating and Cooling
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HVC104 Venting and Ducting
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HVC105 HVAC Electrical
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HVC106 Diagnostics and Maintenance
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HVC107 Hydronics
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HVC108 Troubleshooting
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HVC109 Commercial and Industrial
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HVC110 Air Quality and Energy Conservation
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HVC111 System Design and Construction
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HVC112 Crew Leadership and Placement
Skills
Hours: Theory 60 / Laboratory 20 / Total 60 / Quarter Credits 7.0 / Outside Hours 20 / Prerequisites: None
This course includes information on general safety regarding awareness, tool safety, load, posture, signage, material handling, and environmental concerns. Emphasis on OSHA guidelines, as well as proper personal safety equipment. This course will also provide instruction on basic mathematics, terminology, symbols, graphics, measurement systems and tools for reading and interpreting prints, mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, detail drawings, and fabrication guidelines. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.
Hours: Theory 70 / Laboratory 10 / Total 80 / Quarter Credits 7.5 / Outside Hours 20 / Prerequisites: None
This course covers the basic principles of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Students will discuss HVAC safety, licensure, and EPA guidelines as well as trade-related math and basic electricity. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.
Hours: Theory 30 / Laboratory 50 / Total 80 / Quarter Credits 5.5 / Outside Hours 20 / Prerequisites: None
This course will cover the fundamentals of heating and cooling air. Students will discuss air movement, air measurement and basic system design. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.
Hours: Theory 20 / Laboratory 60 / Total 80 / Quarter Credits 5.0 / Outside Hours 20 / Prerequisites: None
Students will be introduced to materials that move air, fumes, and/or water (vapor) to and from HVAC systems. Students will work with a variety of tools and materials needed to construct these venting and ducting systems. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.
Hours: Theory 30 / Laboratory 50 / Total 80 / Quarter Credits 5.5 / Outside Hours 20 / Prerequisites: None
This course will introduce students to transformers, single-phase and three-phase power distribution, capacitors, induction motors, and compressors. Students will study installation, service, and repair procedures. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.
Hours: Theory 50 / Laboratory 30 / Total 80 / Quarter Credits 6.5 / Outside Hours 20 / Prerequisites: None
This course will cover maintenance-related materials, guidelines for inspection, maintenance schedules, adjustments, and information on inspection requirements for equipment. Students will be introduced to metering and monitoring equipment used to evaluate HVAC systems. The course will cover leak detection, recovery, evacuation, and charging. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.
Hours: Theory 30 / Laboratory 50 / Total 80 / Quarter Credits 5.5 / Outside Hours 20 / Prerequisites: None
This course will cover residential and commercial hydronic systems. Topics such as safe operation, properties of water, and pressure will be covered. Material will cover both hot water heating and chilled water cooling. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.
Hours: Theory 50 / Laboratory 30 / Total 80 / Quarter Credits 6.5 / Outside Hours 20 / Prerequisites: None
This course will provide guidance related to troubleshooting heating and cooling systems. Additionally, techniques for evaluating, furnaces, boilers, and various air treatment accessories used with heating and cooling equipment, will be covered. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.
Hours: Theory 60 / Laboratory 20 / Total 80 / Quarter Credits 7.0 / Outside Hours 20 / Prerequisites: None
This course will cover commercial application and use of heating/cooling systems and equipment. The course will cover refrigeration and airside systems. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.
Hours: Theory 50 / Laboratory 30 / Total 80 / Quarter Credits 6.5 / Outside Hours 20 / Prerequisites: None
This course will cover principles, processes, and devices used to maintain air cleanliness and energy conservation. Heat recovery/reclaim devices, zoned systems, system controllers, and alternative energy sources will be covered. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.
Hours: Theory 40 / Laboratory 40 / Total 80 / Quarter Credits 6.0 / Outside Hours 20 / Prerequisites: None
This course will cover procedures for startup and shutdown of HVAC systems. Short- and long-term shutdown, interpretation of construction drawings, and system design and specifications will be covered. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.
Hours: Theory 62 / Laboratory 0 / Total 62 / Quarter Credits 6.0 / Outside Hours 15 / Prerequisites: Final course
This course covers basic leadership skills and explains different leadership styles, communication, delegating, and problem solving. Jobsite safety and the crew leader’s role in safety are discussed as well as project planning, scheduling, and estimating. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.
CAREER TRAINING.YOU CAN TRUST
ACCREDITED
Southern Careers Institute is Accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
APPROVED
Southern Careers Institute is Approved for training by The Texas Workforce Commission.
OUR GRADUATES HAVE BEENHIRED BY
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Employers are not incentivized by Southern Careers Institute (SCI) to hire our graduates. Employers are not incentivized to review or comment on the performance and outcomes of our graduates, or on SCI. Past students’ outcomes, starting salaries, and job prospects are not indicative of those for current and future students. SCI does not guarantee employment or a starting salary upon graduation, completion, or withdrawal from SCI.
THE NUMBERSSAY IT ALL
Southern Careers Institute (SCI) does not guarantee employment or a starting salary upon graduation, completion, or withdrawal from SCI. It is not required to attend SCI to attain a job or earn a certain salary in a field of employment. Past students’ outcomes, starting salaries, or job prospects are not indicative of those for future and current students.
As an accredited post-secondary institution, SCI has various federal financial assistance programs available for qualified students enrolled in SCI programs. This does not apply to seminar students. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Past students’ outcomes, starting salaries, or job prospects are not indictive of the possible job outcomes for future and current students. SCI does not guarantee employment or a starting salary upon graduation, completion, or withdrawal from SCI.
GET UP TO $4,500FOR YOUR FUTURE
Get up to $4500 in grants toward your career training at Southern Careers Institute.
As an accredited post-secondary institution, SCI has various federal financial assistance programs available for qualified students enrolled in SCI programs. This does not apply to seminar students. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
HEAR FROM STUDENTSJUST LIKE YOU
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Past students’ outcomes, starting salaries, or job prospects are not indictive of the possible job outcomes for future and current students. SCI does not guarantee employment or a starting salary upon graduation, completion, or withdrawal from SCI.
KICKSTART YOUR CAREER.
We pay for your certification within 3 months of graduating.
1. Pick your certification
2. Take the certification exam within 3 months of graduation
3. We will pay for it!
FACT: TODAY'S EMPLOYERSNEED YOUR SKILLS
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Occupation Code:49-9021
Location | Mean Annual Wage |
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Austin | $52,360 |
Brownsville-Harligen | $38,710 |
Corpus Christi | $48,640 |
Pharr | $44,090 |
San Antonio North & South | $50,170 |
Waco | $46,280 |
Southern Careers Institute (SCI) does not guarantee employment or a starting salary upon graduation, completion, or withdrawal from SCI. It is not required to attend SCI to attain a job or earn a certain salary in a field of employment. Past students’ outcomes, starting salaries, or job prospects are not indicative of those for future and current students.
Displayed salaries and job outlook data do not reflect the prospects of Southern Careers Institute graduates’ job placement outcomes and starting salaries. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data, job prospects, and salary data sourced for (insert specific metro and job page) does not reflect data applicable to entry-level positions.
FINANCIAL AID. THE SIMPLE WAY.
We're here to make sure you can afford the career training you need. Our combination of grants, scholarships, loans, work-study, military, and Veteran education benefits are here to ensure a stress-free experience that works around your finances.
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As an accredited post-secondary institution, SCI has various federal financial assistance programs available for qualified students enrolled in SCI programs. This does not apply to seminar students. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONS
We give students an alternative to expensive, four-year degrees that are becoming less valuable. In today’s changing economy, employers are looking for specific skills from candidates who they can hire with confidence. We empower your future with flexible and affordable career training that pays for itself.
It happens! At Southern Careers Institute, we’ve had countless students who’ve been out of school, and we provide an encouraging atmosphere to help you feel comfortable re-entering an educational environment as well as offering the support needed to re-adjust.
Southern Careers Institute provides you with the training you need to sit for certifications in chosen careers. From our Medical Assistant training program, Medical Billing and coding Specialist program, Pharmacy Technician program, Business Accounting Specialist program, HVAC program, or any other educational program available.
Click here or call 1.833.SCI.TEXAS today to speak with one of our admissions representatives, who will be happy to schedule an appointment to answer all of your questions and help match your personality to a specific career path.
Contact Us
Austin Main Campus
1701 W Ben White Blvd.
Suite 100
Austin, TX 78704
* SCI does not guarantee employment or a starting salary upon graduation, completion, or withdrawal from SCI.