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.

HVAC – Year 1 Course

Introduce the apprentice to basic refrigeration cycle, refrigerants and refrigeration oil, piping practices, basic electricity, introduction to heating equipment and tools, safety, and trade math.

HVAC – Year 2 Course

Introduce the apprentice to basic air conditioning systems, refrigerant controls, electric motors, circuits and controls, functions, air filtration, safety, and trade math.

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, air distribution systems, psychometrics, air flow measurements, troubleshooting heating, refrigeration and HVAC electrical systems, writing diagrams ...