Porter and Chester Institute
Classes start in October, January, April and July

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Why Porter and Chester Institute?

PCI has been providing Career Training in
New England since 1946.

 

There are 9 campuses located throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts.

 

PCI holds national accreditation through an agency recognized by the US Dept of Education.

 

In 2009 PCI was awarded the School of Excellence Award from ACCSC.

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HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration)

Start your new career in as little as 12 short months!

The HVAC/R program prepares you for employment as an HVAC/R technician.

This program will teach you how to install, troubleshoot and repair residential, commercial and industrial heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.

In the HVAC/R program you will:

  • Prepare to take HVAC/R license exams. This program prepares you to take the B-2, D-2, and S-2 license exams (CT) and the Massachusetts Oil Burner Technician Certification of Competency and the Refrigeration Technician License (MA) exam.
  • Receive federal EPA refrigerant recovery certification and OSHA – 10 safety training and certification.
  • Receive Lifetime Placement assistance. Each PCI campus has full-time Graduate Employment Specialists dedicated to helping all of our graduates find that job that is just right for them.

As a trained HVAC Technician, you'll be on the move, working outdoors, being independent and enjoying job security with a skill that can never be outsourced overseas.

HVAC technicians are not stuck in an office day after day; each day brings something different.

To learn more about the HVAC/R program request more information from our Career Program Specialists.

Classes are available either in the morning, afternoon, or evening

  • Morning and afternoon HVAC/R Technology classes meet for 12 months and consist of 60 credit hours (1200 actual hours) of instruction. The attendance schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. or 12:50 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Evening classes meet for 18 months and consist of 48 credit hours (960 actual hours) of instruction. The attendance schedule is Monday through Wednesday from 6:05 p.m. to 10:40 p.m.

The HVAC/R Technology Program is offered at the following campuses:

Connecticut:

Branford, Enfield, Rocky Hill, Stratford, Watertown

Massachusetts:

Canton, Chicopee, Westborough, Woburn

Classes begin in October, January, April and July.

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