Kirkwood's HVAC Installer program prepares students to enter the skilled trade of heating, ventilation and air conditioning installation.
The you'll focus primarily on residential and light commercial equipment, including installation procedures, code requirements, electrical applications, and refrigerant handling procedures.
The one-year, hands-on program also includes system design and HVAC component operation.
Paying for your degree may be easier than you think with our financial aid and scholarships. Kirkwood offers more than $3 million in scholarships for students each year!
Students in this program, full or part-time, may be eligible to have half of their tuition paid for by the Kibbie Grant.
Graduates of the HVAC Installer program will be able to:
Completion of a program conference is required to be admitted to the program. You’ll learn more about the program as well as specific admissions requirements.
Learn MoreSchool Year: 2024–25
Program Entry Semester: Fall
| Fall | Spring | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Hours per Semester | 17 | 17.5 | 34.5 |
| In-State Tuition | $3,689 | $3,797.50 | $7,486.50 |
| Technology Fee per Semester | $50 | $50 | $100 |
| Clinical Expenses (mileage, lodging, screenings, etc.) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Conferences/Seminars | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Course Resources (textbooks, software, etc.) | $273 | $113 | $386 |
| Course/Section Fees | $399 | $175 | $574 |
| Laptop (required devices) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Testing Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Third Party Credentials | $0 | $30 | $30 |
| Tool Sets | $1,100 | $0 | $1,100 |
| Uniforms | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $5,511 | $4,165.50 | $9,676.50 |
Costs provided are estimated and based on the following current tuition rates: $217 (In-State), $290 (Out-of-State), $400 (International).
Fees and costs are subject to change. To view all costs associated with attending college visit our Tuition and Costs page.
To get into the HVAC Installer program, you must complete the following, in addition to Kirkwood’s steps to become a student:
Students are encouraged to join the Kirkwood chapter of SkillsUSA, a workforce development organization for students with nearly 400,000 members nationally.
SkillsUSA is one of eight recognized members of the National Coordinating Council for Career and Technical Student Organizations (NCC-CTSO). CTSOs are co-curricular groups that help students in career and technical education programs further their knowledge and skills by participating in activities, events, and competitions.
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association assisted the college in developing the curriculum to meet the needs of these challenging and rewarding careers.
The tool requirement for the program includes a hand-held toolbox with basic hand tools. Also required are a few HVAC specialty tools and an electrical testing meter.
General Hand Tools:
Pipe Joining Tools:
Sheet Metal Tools:
HVAC Specialty Tools:
What career could this lead to?
Identify and provide current and relevant technical learning in order to gain employment and to promote personal and professional growth in the HVAC industry.