Texas Technical Trade School
HVAC Technician Training in Houston, TX
Build hands-on HVAC skills at Texas Technical Trade School in Houston, TX. Our HVAC Technician training program is designed to help students learn safety practices, refrigeration, electrical basics, heating systems, controls, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for entry-level opportunities in the HVAC/R field.
Program Quick Facts
- Program: HVAC Technician Training
- Location: Houston, TX
- Total Hours: 200 Hours
- Lecture Hours: 83 Hours
- Lab Hours: 117 Hours
- Day Class: 8 Weeks
- Night Class: 12 Weeks
- Schedule: Monday–Thursday
- Career Services: Included
Program Overview
Hands-On HVAC Training Built for Real-World Skills
Texas Technical Trade School’s HVAC Technician training program in Houston, TX helps students build the foundational technical skills, work habits, and abilities used in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on lab training. Students learn HVAC safety, thermodynamics, EPA 608 preparation, refrigeration, heat exchangers, electrical basics, gas heating systems, system measurements, controls, wiring, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Catalog note: This program is listed in the school catalog as the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technician course and is presented here as HVAC Technician Training.
Day and Night HVAC Technician Classes in Houston
Texas Technical Trade School offers day and night class options for students with different schedules. HVAC Technician classes are held Monday through Thursday at the Houston, TX campus.
Day Class
Days: Monday–Thursday
Class/Lab: 8:30am–12:00pm
Lunch time: 12:00pm–12:30pm
Class/Lab: 12:30pm–3:00pm
Program Length: 8 weeks
Total Hours: 200 hours
Night Class
Days: Monday–Thursday
Class/Lab: 6:00pm–8:00pm
Break time: 8:00pm–8:15pm
Class/Lab: 8:15pm–10:00pm
Program Length: 12 weeks
Total Hours: 200 hours
What You’ll Learn in the HVAC Technician Program
The HVAC Technician program is designed to help students build practical skills through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on lab training. Students learn how to work with HVAC/R systems, safety procedures, electrical components, refrigeration cycles, heating systems, controls, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
HVAC Foundations & Safety
-HVAC vocabulary and terminology
-Safety practices for HVAC careers
-Ladders, lifts, scaffolds, and confined space safety
-Hazard communication and SDS sheets
-Lockout/Tagout safety practices
Refrigeration, Heating & Electrical Basics
-Thermodynamics and BTUs
-Pressure-temperature relationships
-Refrigeration cycle physics
-Heat exchangers and AC system types
-Basic electrical theory and multimeter usage
-Gas heating systems and troubleshooting
Controls, Installation & Maintenance
-HVAC controls and wiring
-Zone systems and dampers
-Wi-Fi thermostats and valve dampers
-Brazing and soldering techniques
-Blueprint reading and diagram interpretation
-Air ducts, vents, fans, pumps, and maintenance practices
HVAC Technician Curriculum
The HVAC Technician program includes 200 total hours of training: 83 lecture hours and 117 lab hours. The curriculum covers HVAC safety, EPA 608 preparation, refrigeration, heat exchangers, electrical basics, gas heating systems, system measurements, controls, wiring, installation, maintenance, and career service assistance.
200
TOTAL HOURS
83
LECTURE HOURS
117
LAB HOURS
HVAC 101 — Introduction & Safety
Students learn key qualities for success in HVAC careers, essential safety training, ladders, lifts, scaffolds, confined space safety, back and fall protection, hazard communication, SDS sheets, fire extinguishers, and Lockout/Tagout.
Hours: 10 lecture hours + 14 lab hours / 24 total hours
HVAC 102 — Fundamentals & EPA 608 Preparation
Students learn HVAC vocabulary, thermodynamics, BTUs, pressure-temperature relationships, and recycle, recover, and reclaim concepts as part of EPA 608 preparation.
Hours: 10 lecture hours + 14 lab hours / 24 total hours
HVAC 103 — Refrigeration & Heat Exchangers
This section covers refrigeration cycle physics, condensation, evaporation, expansion devices, heat exchangers, types of AC systems, and hands-on lab activities.
Hours: 9 lecture hours + 15 lab hours / 24 total hours
HVAC 104 — Electrical Basics
Students learn basic electrical theory, series circuits, parallel circuits, ladder circuits, multimeter usage, testing electrical components, motors, and safety devices.
Hours: 9 lecture hours + 15 lab hours / 24 total hours
HVAC 105 — Gas Heating Systems
This section covers combustion basics, types of gas-heating equipment, troubleshooting the heat cycle, efficiency standards, and troubleshooting techniques.
Hours: 9 lecture hours + 15 lab hours / 24 total hours
HVAC 106 — System Properties & Measurements
Students learn manifold gauges, operating pressures, vacuum, evacuation, recycle processes, air properties, airflow calculations, psychrometric chart concepts, and heat measurements.
Hours: 10 lecture hours + 14 lab hours / 24 total hours
HVAC 107 — HVAC Controls & Wiring
This section covers wiring and control systems, zone systems and dampers, Wi-Fi thermostats, valve dampers, motor starters, and energy sources.
Hours: 9 lecture hours + 15 lab hours / 24 total hours
HVAC 108 — Installation & Maintenance
Students learn brazing and soldering techniques, blueprint reading, diagram interpretation, thermostat installation and wiring, air ducts, vents, fans, pumps, maintenance practices, and troubleshooting.
Hours: 9 lecture hours + 15 lab hours / 24 total hours
CSA 101 — Career Service Assistance & Job Search
Students receive career service assistance and job search support as they prepare to pursue entry-level opportunities in the electrical field.
Hours: 8 lecture hours + 0 lab hours / 8 total hours
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Ready to Learn More About HVAC Technician Training?
Contact Texas Technical Trade School to learn more about the HVAC Technician program, class schedules, admissions requirements, and upcoming start dates. Our admissions team can help you understand the next steps and confirm current class availability.
- Day and night class options
- Admissions requirements
- Upcoming start dates
- Program schedule and career services
Get ready for your future in skilled trades!
HVAC Technician Training FAQs
Have questions about HVAC Technician training in Houston, TX? Review common questions about program length, class options, curriculum, career preparation, and admissions.
How long is the HVAC Technician program?
The HVAC Technician program includes 200 total hours of training. The day class is scheduled for 8 weeks, and the night class is scheduled for 12 weeks.
Where is the HVAC Technician program offered?
The HVAC Technician program is offered at Texas Technical Trade School in Houston, TX. Classes are held at the school’s Houston campus.
What will I learn in the HVAC Technician program?
Students learn HVAC safety, EPA 608 preparation, refrigeration, heat exchangers, electrical basics, gas heating systems, system measurements, controls, wiring, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and career service preparation.
Are day and night classes available?
Yes. HVAC Technician classes are available Monday through Thursday, with day and night class options. Students should contact admissions to confirm current availability and upcoming start dates.
What career paths can this program help me prepare for?
The program is designed to help students prepare for entry-level opportunities in the HVAC/R field, including roles related to heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, installation, service, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Texas Technical Trade School offers career services placement assistance to qualified graduates, but employment and specific wages are not guaranteed.
Is Texas Technical Trade School approved by the Texas Workforce Commission?
Yes. Texas Technical Trade School is approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges, Austin, Texas.
How much can HVAC technicians earn?
HVAC technician wages can vary based on experience, employer, certifications, location, and the type of work performed. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers was $59,810 in May 2024, and employment is projected to grow 8% from 2024 to 2034.
Texas Technical Trade School does not guarantee employment or specific wages. The HVAC Technician program is designed to help students build practical skills for entry-level opportunities in the HVAC/R field.
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