Lamson Institute

Commercial Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning Diploma with Certifications

HVAC technicians are skilled tradespeople knowledgeable about more than just HVAC technology. Using their knowledge of electricity, plumbing and welding, HVAC technicians manage air temperature and quality through installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of the systems that control the climate in our homes, buildings, and vehicles. At Lamson, you can master these skills and get prepared to obtain industry-recognized certifications that will demonstrate your knowledge and skill and can help get you hired.

With Lamson’s 10.5-month, 35 semester-credit program, you will learn:

• How to install, service, and repair residential and commercial air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems
• How to maintain EPA regulations when troubleshooting and repairing residential and commercial equipment
• Electrical theory and controls
• Basic plumbing
• Welding and soldering using oxy-acetylene torches

Lamson graduates are prepared to test for industry-recognized certifications including the ESCO EPA, HVAC Excellence, 410A.

How Can Lamson Help You Become a HVAC/R Technician?

Because homes and businesses rely on Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration systems to keep them comfortable and safe, HVAC/R systems are critical, and so are the HVAC/R technicians who install, maintain and repair them. Through hands-on, practical training, Lamson students learn the knowledge and skills to install, service, and repair residential and commercial air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems while maintaining EPA regulations. Lamson students also learn electrical theory and controls and brazing and soldering using oxy-acetylene torches. With Lamson, you can get the training you need to become an HVAC technician in as little as 10.5 months!

Every vehicle, home, and building requires HVAC installation, maintenance, and service, so HVAC technicians may find work in every part of the country!

Graduates of Lamson’s Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning training program are qualified to work for:

• Air Conditioning/Heating companies
• Mechanical Contractors
• Construction sites
• Server rooms and Data centers
• Private industry
• Major commercial companies
• Hospitals
• Hotels
• Office buildings
• Manufacturers
• Become a Service Manager or own your own business!

 The Workforce: As a graduate, you will become an HVACR technician working in homes, schools, hospitals, office buildings, or factories. Their worksites need management of hot or cold because the heating and cooling systems they must repair may not be working properly. Many of these systems are located outdoors.

Job Opportunities: As a graduate, you will be qualified to work in both the private industry and major commercial companies such as hospitals, hotels, office buildings, or manufacturers.

Applied Skills: As a graduate of the HVAC program you will have the skills to install, service, and repair both residential and commercial air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. You will maintain EPA regulations when troubleshooting and repairing residential and commercial equipment. You will be prepared for the reputable industry certification, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification by ESCO certifying agency.

Lamson Institute Advantages – Why choose us?

• Industry Certifications – the focused industry relevant training including certification preparation validates your skills learned to employers, in this high growth field.

• Hands On Training – apply your skills in a real world hands-on small class size environment including all-day access  to our spacious and well equipped state-of-the-industry labs

• Real Learning and Mentoring – learn from our professional industry experienced instructors rather than from a book-trained instructor

• Great Support – Receive tutoring at no charge, student advising to ensure success and automated Library via the Internet

• We Always Stand by You – we support you throughout your career with job placement should you need our support with employment now and in the future

• High Standards – We are held to high standards for student completion and job placement rates by our accrediting body: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

• Financial Aid – available to those who qualify for student loans, grants, or both helping pay for their education
• High Growth Career – we offer programs in some of the fastest growing fields