HVAC Courses

Our comprehensive HVAC courses are taught by certified instructors who are dedicated to advancing your career.

CroppMetcalfe Academy is a 4-year training program for those interested in pursuing their Journeyman’s in Plumbing or HVAC. The program is held August 19th – May and consists of classes taught one night a week, Monday – Thursday. The night that a student attends depends on their year of apprenticeship. When a person completes the apprenticeship they qualify for their Journeymans license.

HVAC – Year 1 Course

Introduce the apprentice to basic refrigeration components, CFC handling and certification preparation, piping practices, basic electricity components/wiring diagrams, heating equipment and tools, safety, and trade math.

HVAC – Year 2 Course

Introduce the apprentice to basic air conditioning/heat pump systems, refrigerant controls, electric motors, circuits and controls, wiring diagrams/schematics, functions, air filtration, safety, trade math, and communication skills/professionalism.

HVAC – Year 3 Course

Introduce the apprentice to troubleshooting gas, electric, and oil heat, troubleshooting heat pumps, cooling systems, and accessories, preventative maintenance, system balancing, hydronics, boilers, commercial refrigeration, and chilled water systems.

HVAC – Year 4 Course

Introduce the apprentice to blueprint reading, heat load/gain calculations, psychometrics, air flow measurements, troubleshooting electrical systems, wiring diagrams and NEC and International Mechanical codes.