Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

Category: Building and Landscape

Program Description

Think about the increased need for energy efficient heating and cooling systems. Consider the impact of new energy codes and technology advancements. Then you will understand why training in the residential/commercial HVAC field prepares you for outstanding career opportunities.

With the skills you gain at Hennepin Tech, you will be in demand as a trained professional in residential/commercial air conditioning, heating and refrigeration. Learn what it takes to work on heat/cool rooftop units, high-efficiency electronically controlled forced air furnaces and hydronic boilers, chillers and large-building computerized energy management control systems, ice cube machines, walk-in coolers/freezers and display cases.

With HVAC training, the possibilities are unlimited.

Program Information

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Overview

Workforce services for eligible adults are available through this program authorized by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Click for more info!

Multi-term Registration Available!

Class Time: Day and Evening
Semester: Fall Semester or Spring Semester start
Campus: Eden Prairie and Brooklyn Park

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Skills Required

If you're ready to Get Started, you can begin the admissions process now. If you have questions, contact Enrollment Services for helpful information.

Accreditation and Affiliation

The HVAC program is accredited by HVAC Excellence.
The HVAC program is affiliated with the Refrigeration Service Engineering Society. (RSES)

Industry Partners

Program faculty meet with the advisory committee bi-annually. The advisory committee consists of industry professionals and student representatives. The advisory committee advises the faculty on budget proposals, industry trends, technology, industry news, curriculum goals, and new courses.

USDE Professional Licensure Disclosure

The Hennepin Technical HVAC curriculum is designed to help prepare students for employment in Minnesota. At this time, Hennepin Technical College is unable to make a determination if the HVAC program meets the licensing requirements for any state or US protectorate. You will want to contact the licensing board in which state you intend to pursue licensure for their requirements, below we provide a link to a list of each states licensing board. If you have further questions about licensure for HVAC please feel free to contact Jennifer McDowell, Interim Academic Dean.

For more information on state licensing boards and their contact information for HVAC please visit the Field Pulse website.

Review date 3/27/2024

Award Name	Award Type	Location	Planning Guide	WIOA
Commercial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration	Diploma	Eden Prairie	PDF	Yes
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration	AAS	Brooklyn Park Eden Prairie	PDF	Yes
Residential Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning	Diploma	Brooklyn Park Eden Prairie	PDF	Yes

Some of the General Education requirements have changed and are not reflected in the current catalog. Please schedule an appointment with your program advisor to see how this might affect you.

Chad Murphy
Phone: 763-488-2563
Email: Chad.Murphy@HennepinTech.edu

Mark Arens
Phone: 952-995-1442
Email: Mark.Arens@HennepinTech.edu

James Ruhland
Phone: 952-995-1578
Email: James.Ruhland@HennepinTech.edu

Rhonda Wiggins
Phone: 952-995-1610
Email: Rhonda.Wiggins@HennepinTech.edu

Robert McLain
Phone: 763-488-2787
Email: Robert.McLain@HennepinTech.edu

Chloe Neumann
Phone: 952-995-1313
Email: Chloe.Neumann@HennepinTech.edu

Wayne Peterson
Phone: 952-995-1579
Email: Wayne.Peterson@HennepinTech.edu