Menu HVACR (HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION) Get the Skills to Begin a Career in HVACR in as few as 12 Months Flexibility and variety are two benefits of a career in the heating, ventillation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry. Porter and Chester Institute's hands-on HVACR program can help you acquire the skills you need to install, maintain and troubleshoot HVACR units in residential, commercial and industrial settings. Start training to become a skilled technician in the HVACR field! FAST FACTS Blended Program – Lecture online, Labs on campus Program offered at: Bridgeport CT, Hamden CT, Rocky Hill CT, Waterbury CT and Brockton MA, Chicopee MA, Worcester MA Diploma Program Length: 12 months Total cost $29,530 (Includes: Tuition, Laptop, eBooks/books, materials, uniforms, and student fees) Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Our team will work with you to determine what you’re eligible for and how to pay for school. GET STARTED TODAY LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, CREDENTIALS Students have the opportunity to earn their EPA Section 608A and OSHA 30 certification. This program has been approved at the CT campuses for the related instruction hours required for the Connecticut B-2, D-2 and S-2 licenses. Field hours vary for each license; refer to the state licensing board for more information. Students must achieve a 75 or better in a course for the instruction hours to count toward their "related hours." There are no licensing requirements in Massachusetts for general HVACR work. Refer to the state licensing board for more information on requirements in commercial HVACR. HOW/WHEN TO APPLY We start new sessions on a regular basis. Next Start Date: January 10, 2022 At Porter and Chester Institute, we're making it easier than ever for you to enroll using our automated application portal. Upload your documents and start the financial aid process without the hassle of drawn-out application processes. And our admissions staff is still available to help you every step of the way. Taking control of your career just got easier! APPLY ONLINE NOW DELIVERY OF INSTRUCTION On Campus Labs Campus Lab Hours Day Program: 9am - 3pm 2-3 Lab sessions per week, based on course needs Campus Lab Hours Evening Program: 5pm - 9pm 2-3 Lab sessions per week, based on course needs Online Learning Students will need approximately 30 hours per week for instruction, activities, labs, reading assignments, and homework All materials are accessible in an asynchronous format 24 hours a day/7 days a week First week includes acclimation to the systems and laptop COURSE LISTINGS Term 1 Electrical for Gas 1114 Mechanical for Gas 1115 Trade Skills 1116 Term 2 Electrical for Oil 1214 Mechanical for Oil 1215 Hydronic and Control Systems 1216 Term 3 Core Refrigeration 1317 Advanced Refrigeration 1318 Piping Principles 1316 Term 4 Core Air Conditioning 1417 Advanced Air Conditioning 1418 Design Principles 1416 WHY PCI? If you’re a hands-on learner who can’t imagine sitting behind a desk all day and considering training at an HVAC school, here are a few reasons the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration program at Porter and Chester Institute may be the perfect fit for you: Concrete Skills: Through our intensive HVACR training, you’ll learn to work on the gas, oil and electric heating, cooling and refrigeration systems used in homes and businesses across the country. Hands-on Training: If you learn best by doing, then our HVACR program is for you! Your online work is supplemented by hands-on work using the actual analytical equipment you’ll find in the field. Qualified Instructors: Our instructors are all professionals from the HVACR industry. They know how to teach, but more importantly they know what you’re likely to encounter once you’re out on the job. Their years of experience and connections to employers make them an invaluable resource to you and your career. Job Outlook: Job opportunities for HVACR technicians are expected to be good. Candidates familiar with tablet computers and electronics, as well as those who have developed troubleshooting skills, will have the best job prospects. Certification: As a part of their program, students in our HVACR program have the opportunity to earn their OSHA 30 certification and their EPA Section 608A certification. Soft Skills: In addition to learning the nuts-and-bolts of the industry, you’ll learn how to interact with customers with professionalism. We’ll teach you what it means to be a good employee in a real world setting. Is a Professional Trades Career Right for You? Take the "PCI Trades Career Training Readiness Quiz" The fun, online quiz takes 3 minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for. Get your Trades Career Training Readiness score now! TAKE THE NEXT STEP WITH PCI Which location is closest to you? Which location is closest to you? Bridgeport, CT Enfield, CT Hamden, CT New London, CT Rocky Hill, CT Waterbury, CT Brockton, MA Chicopee, MA Worcester, MA What would you like to study? What would you like to study? Year of Graduation or GED Year of Graduation or GED 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948 1947 1946 First Name Last Name Email Phone How did you hear about us? How did you hear about us? 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They recommended it to me and said that it was a good school. The instruction was good with plenty of hands on. I’m now a registered apprentice working towards my license.” Lamont P. Bantam Fuel HVACR Graduate CAREER TRAINING FOR TODAY'S JOBS! At PCI our Mission is to support committed students in achieving the technical and professional skills essential for their chosen career through industry-modeled, student-centered education and training. FINANCIAL AID When you’re ready to commit to your career training, you don’t want anything standing in your way. That’s why our team of Educational Funding Specialists is here to help you find all the resources that might be available to you. There are federal, state and private programs that can make your career training more affordable. Financial aid options PROGRAMS AT PCI Career training at Porter and Chester is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of your chosen field and a new skill-set which you can immediately use on the job. Choose a career training program that will teach you the necessary skills you need to step out into the real world and begin working as a professional in your field on day one. Programs offered APPLY ONLINE NOW At Porter and Chester Institute, we're making it easier than ever for you to enroll using our automated application portal. Upload your documents and start the financial aid process without the hassle of drawn-out application processes. Get Started Are You Career Training Ready? Identify goals, personal strengths and important facts about your potential career path so you can make an informed decision about your future. It takes just a few minutes! 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