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Gain the skills to launch your career as an entry-level Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) tech. Free college classes teach you to repair, maintain, and install residential and commercial systems. Graduate high school, then finish a short summer term at EICC. You'll earn a HVAC Diploma and be ready to take competency exams. Our HVAC program is fully accredited by HVAC Excellence, and the only program in the State of Iowa to receive this accreditation.

Earn your HVAC Certificate

During high school

Term 1 — Fall, 10 credits

HCR:308 Refrigeration Fundamentals, 5 credits
HCR:405 Basic Electricity, 5 credits

Term 2 — Spring, 10 credits

HCR-116 Domestic Heating, 5 Credits
HCR-441 HVAC Controls and Circuitry, 5 credits

Finish your HVAC diploma after high school

Your Career in HVAC

An EICC diploma in HVAC prepares you for many jobs including installation, maintenance, and repair of residential and commercial systems. Take a look:

HVAC Engineer
Designs, installs, repairs and maintains entire HVAC systems in residential, commercial and institutional buildings.
HVAC Installer
Specializes in installation of the entire HVAC system.
AC Technician
Ensures air conditioning units in homes and businesses function properly, with specialized knowledge of electrical components, motors, and ductwork.
Refrigeration Technician
Installs, maintains and repairs refrigerators, ice machines, and beverage machines.

Automotive HVAC Technician
Ensures proper function of vehicle cooling and heating systems.
HVAC/R Sales
Demonstrates and promotes HVAC units during trade shows and seminars using great communication skills and technical knowledge.
HVAC/R Contractor
Specializes in the installation and maintenance of furnaces, boilers, heat pumps and central air conditioners.
HVAC Mechanic
Installs, maintains and repairs HVAC systems, often specializing in just one specific system — heating, ventilation, air conditioning or refrigeration.

Clinton Career Advancement Center Welding Lab

Career Advancement Centers

Take classes in these new facilities, built specifically for career and technical education programs, including automotive, healthcare, welding, and more. Enjoy multi-purpose labs, classrooms, and space to spread out.

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“Just seeing students interested in learning everything: the process, recovery vacuuming, recharging. Just watching them get their hands on and work with copper, gas pipe, and sheet metal. I can tell they are truly learning and enjoying what they are doing. I knew in HVAC I would always have a job no matter what, because everyone needs their comfort.”

Danni Krogstad, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Instructor

Your Degree = Success

Complete your education in two years. Qualify for better jobs. Earn a higher salary. Enjoy a better quality of life. The benefits of an associate's degree are impressive and wide-ranging.

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