HVAC/R Service Technician Apprenticeship
A focused certificate program that gives students the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment in HVAC service and maintenance.
Program Duration
Industry-recognized
Per year
Built for the field, certified for the industry.
You'll spend most of your time in the shop and on real equipment, wiring controls, brazing lines, charging systems, and troubleshooting the same problems you'll see on a service call your first week on the job.
Along the way you'll earn six industry certifications, including EPA 608, so you finish with proof you can do the work, not just a certificate on the wall.
Hands-on service skills
Diagnose, service, and maintain residential and light-commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems.
Electrical & controls
Read schematics, troubleshoot circuits, motors, capacitors, and modern control boards.
EPA 608 + 5 more
Pass six nationally recognized certification exams during the program, including EPA refrigerant handling.
Job-ready documentation
Apply professional service-report standards used in the field every day.
- Basic Electricity
- Electrical Circuits
- Advanced Controls & Troubleshooting
- Electric Motors & Their Applications
- Refrigeration Controls
- Electric Motors & Troubleshooting
- Advanced Motor Theory
- Heating
- EPA Refrigerant Certification
Get Help Paying for Career Training
Washington’s WIOA program may help eligible residents access career training, industry certifications, job-search support, and other employment services through WorkSource.
Funding is not guaranteed, and eligibility varies by location and individual circumstances.
Ready to take the next step?
Check Your EligibilityPHCC Foundation Scholarship
Trade-focused scholarships for students entering plumbing, heating, and cooling careers.
Apply for a ScholarshipHVAC Fundamentals Notebook
Interactive study guide covering core concepts in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
Refrigeration Systems Notebook
Deep-dive reference on refrigeration cycles, components, and troubleshooting workflows.
Blooket Practice Games
Quiz-based games to reinforce terminology, code knowledge, and safety protocols.
Additional Training Notebook
Supplemental study material covering additional HVAC/R topics and review guides.
Alice H. Parker: Visionary of Central Heating
In 1919, Alice H. Parker patented a gas-powered central heating system that moved beyond localized fireplaces to distribute heat efficiently. Her innovative design laid the essential foundation for modern HVAC systems used today.
Her thermal management thinking still shapes the precise climate controls critical infrastructure depends on today.
253 HVACR Techs is a proud member of the Pacific Northwest HVAC Association, supporting local technicians through ongoing training, code updates, and community standards across the region.
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