10 Best HVAC Schools inColorado

1Leonardi HVAC Training Center

About the School

Leonardi HVAC Training Center equips students with the skills needed for a career in Heating and Air Conditioning.

The course provides a full picture of electrical, mechanical, physics, and design.

Courses Offered

Leonardi’s Tech School is a course designed for those who want to advance in their career or want to enter the HVAC field.

Students have access to a state-of-the-art electrical lab.

The program covers topics on Electrical Fundamentals, Gas Heating, Superheat and Subcooling, Controls, Air Conditioning Cycle, Combustion, Recovery, and Evacuation.

The course costs $3,500 and includes 54 classes.

Students meet two nights per week.

The Center’s catalog also includes classes in:

• Electrical for HVAC
• Air Conditioning- Cooling
• Gas Heating
• Airflow and Psychometrics
• EPA Section 608
• Commercial Refrigeration
• And more

Contact Information

• Address: 7230 Gilpin Way – Suite 100, Denver CO 80229
• Phone: 303-412-1340
• Website: http://leonarditrainingforhvac.com

2Lincoln Tech

About the School

Lincoln Tech has trained students at its Denver campus for more than 55 years.

Students from all over the country come to Denver to train for careers in auto, diesel, collision repair, and HVAC.

The facility spans 212,000 square feet consisting of classrooms and training spaces.

The school offers an outdoor HVAC “Green House” for hands-on energy efficiency testing.

Financial aid such as scholarships and grants are also available for students who qualify.

The Denver campus is conveniently located off of I-70 and is also reachable by RTD Light Rail.

Lincoln Tech is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

To qualify for admission to Lincoln Tech, applicants must be beyond the age of compulsory school attendance and be high school graduates or possess an equivalent assessment.

Courses Offered

The college offers an Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology program that includes 1,080 hours of training available during the day, afternoon, and evening schedules.

The total cost is approximately $27,010 and includes tuition, registration fee, student fee, technology fee, books, tools, and uniforms.

Graduates receive a Diploma.

Contact Information

• Address: 11194 E. 45th Avenue, Denver, CO 80239
• Phone: (303) 722-5724
• Website: https://www.lincolntech.edu/campus/denver-co

3Emily Griffith Technical College

About the School

Emily Griffith Technical College offers a variety of training programs that prepare students for employment in high-demand industries.

Its catalog includes a 900-hour Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning program.

Students take classes two days per week and complete career-relevant projects at home.

Trainees complete hands-on projects according to industry standards and study basic HVACR systems such as electricity and controls, hydronic heating systems, local fuel codes, applied thermodynamics, refrigeration cycle, and many other topics.

The hands-on lab exercises are completed in a state-of-the-art HVAC laboratory.

Graduates receive a certificate and are ready for employment as HVAC installers, service techs, or design engineers.

This program costs approximately $7,900 and can be completed in 10 months by full-time students.

The curriculum covers topics such as:

• Safety Training for Trades
• Basic Refrigeration
• Piping Skills for HVAC
• Advanced Air Conditioning
• Residential Air Conditioning
• Hot Water Heating Systems
• A/C Systems Service and Repair
• And many more

Emily Griffith Technical College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.

Contact Information

• Address: 1860 Lincoln Street, Room 633, Denver, CO 80203
• Phone: 720-423-4700
• Website: https://www.emilygriffith.edu

4IntelliTec College

IntelliTec College offers training programs for those who want to start careers in the automotive, IT, beauty, healthcare, or HVAC industries.

The College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

Courses Offered

A Refrigeration and HVAC Technician program is available at IntelliTec Grand Junction and Colorado Springs campuses and can lead to an Associate of Occupational Studies.

The program is 19.5 months in length and prepares students for employment in the field of refrigeration, HVAC Service and Control, Heating Equipment installation, Environmental Maintenance, and many other related industries.

Students learn how to install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems.

The program also helps students develop customer service skills that help them succeed in their future careers.

There are two certification tracks available, including Mechanic IV and EPA.

The curriculum includes classes on:

• Basic Automatic Controls
• Basic Gas Furnaces and Safety
• Heating Fuels and Combustion Analysis
• Alternative Heating Systems
• Refrigeration Theory and EPA Certification
• And many other topics.

Contact Information

• Address: 772 Horizon Drive, Grand Junction, CO 81506
• Phone: (970) 245-8101
• Address: 2315 East Pikes Peak Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909
• Phone: (719) 632-7626
• Website: https://intellitec.edu

5Front Range Community College

About the School

Front Range Community College offers training programs in a variety of technical fields.

Its catalog includes a Heating and Air Conditioning program offered at the Larimer campus.

The total tuition cost for regular resident students is $153.35 per credit hour (with COF).

Front Range Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Courses Offered

The Heating and Air Conditioning pathway includes the following credential options:

• A.A.S. in HVAC/R- a 60-credit program that provides basic to advanced training in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
• HVAC Certificates:
  • Residential A/C & Heating- a 35-credit program- a curriculum that offers training in the design, diagnosis, service, and repair of residential HVAC systems as well as hot-water heating systems
  • Light Commercial- a program that focuses on residential and light commercial HVAC systems including commercial building controls
  • Commercial Refrigeration- a 28-credit program that is two semesters long and includes training in diagnosis, service, and repair of commercial refrigeration systems, such as icemakers, walk-in coolers and freezers, and self-contained refrigeration units
  • HVAC/R Fundamentals- a 15-credit program that can be completed in one semester.

Contact Information

• Address: Larimer Campus: 4616 S. Shields Street, Fort Collins, CO 80526
• Phone: (970) 226-2500
• Website: https://www.frontrange.edu

6NTT Training

About the School

A training division of ECPI University, NTT Training offers a variety of electrical and mechanical training programs.

Its programs focus on helping students develop practical hands-on safety and trade skills.

Classes are available on-site, at the employer’s site, or online.

The content is taught by a team of experienced instructors.

The program blends interactive lectures with hands-on labs using custom-built training equipment.

NTT Training has been accredited by the Accrediting Council For Continuing Education & Training (ACCET).

Courses Offered

Its Mechanical Training pathway includes an HVAC program that covers courses on:

• Balancing of Water and Air Systems- a program approved by the North American Technical Excellence that can lead to certification.
• Boilers: An Operational Workshop- this workshop is available via the school’s interactive Live Online Training format.
• HVAC: Brazing
• Air Conditioning & Refrigeration: Advanced
• HVAC: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
• HVAC: Principles of Heating & Ventilation
• Chillers: Operation & Maintenance of Chilled Water Systems- a course available online
• Steam Distribution Systems

Contact Information

• Address: 6675 South Kenton Street, Suite 100, Centennial CO 80111
• Phone: (855) 712-7353
• Website: https://www.nttinc.com

7Aims Community College

About the School

If you want to learn about automotive air conditioning systems, Aims Community College offers a Master Automotive Service Technology program.

Aims has helped students prepare for rewarding careers for more than 50 years.

The program leads to an Associate of Applied Science and teaches students about a variety of automotive components, including air conditioning, brakes, and suspension systems.

Students receive a hands-on learning experience using the latest diagnostic and repair equipment.

Classes and shop training take place in a state-of-the-art 45,000 square feet Automotive and Technology Center on the Windsor Campus.

Trainees can also earn a variety of certificates, including a Heating and Air Conditioning Certificate and An Advanced Electrical Certificate.

In-state tuition for the 78-credit program is $16,819.

In-district students pay lower tuition of $10,690.

Additional lab/course fees sum up to approximately $1,550.

A variety of financial aid options, including scholarships and grants, are available for students who qualify

Aims Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Contact Information

• Address: 5401 West 20th Street, Greeley, CO 80634
• Phone: (970) 330-8008
• Website: https://www.aims.edu

8Red Rocks Community College

About the School

Red Rocks Community College offers an Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration program that provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for an entry-level job in the field of air conditioning.

The College has helped students meet their career goals since 1969.

Red Rocks has campuses in Lakewood and Arvada.

Courses are delivered in traditional, online, self-paced, and weekend formats.

Red Rocks Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The College welcomes high school graduates and non-graduates who are at least 17 years of age and students who are over 16 and currently enrolled in a high school concurrent enrollment program.

Courses Offered

The following Air Conditioning A.A.S. programs are available:

• Air Conditioning
• Heating and Refrigeration
• Building Automation
• Hydronic Heating

Certificates are also available in the following fields:

• Various levels of Refrigeration
• HVAC Controls Technician
• Building Automation
• Air Conditioning
• Forced-Air Heating
• Hydronic Heating

An Air Conditioning, Heating/Refrigeration Apprenticeship Program is also available.

Students can prepare for careers as Air Balancing Technicians, Air-Maintenace Technicians, Facility Maintenance Technicians, Heating Technicians, Refrigeration Servicing Technicians, and Service Representatives.

Contact Information

• Lakewood Campus: 13300 W. 6th Ave. Lakewood, CO 80228
• Phone: 303.914.6600
• Arvada Campus: 10280 W 55th Ave. Arvada, CO 80002
• Phone: 303.914.6010
• Website: https://www.rrcc.edu

9Pikes Peak Community College

About the School

Pikes Peak Community College offers training programs for students who want to prepare for a new career or advancement at their current job.

Residents students pay $247.37 per credit hour without COF and $153.35 with COF.

Pikes Peak Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The college has been accredited since 1975.

Courses Offered

Pikes Peak Community College offers an Applied Technology program that teaches students how to build and fix robots, engines, HVAC systems, as well as 3D printers.

The HVAC program prepares students for careers as HVAC service technicians, HVAC installation technicians, HVAC contractors, and other related positions.

The curriculum covers topics such as:

• Basic Refrigeration- students learn the basic theory of refrigeration systems, components, charging, as well as recycling of refrigeration units.
• Electricity for HVAC/R- this program teaches resistance, current, voltage, and power in AC and DC circuits, as well as measurements and circuit analysis, among other subjects
• Fundamentals of Gas Heating- students learn in the classroom and a shop environment topics such as gas heating systems, gas pipe system design, basic code requirements, and more.

Contact Information

• Address: 5675 S. Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80906
• Phone: 719-502-2000
• Website: http://www.ppcc.edu

10Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Service Journeymen Union

About the Union

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and HVAC Service Journeymen Union offer training programs for its members.

To qualify for admission to the JATC training program applicants need:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Transcript of courses and grades
• Proof of age- applicants must be at least 18 years of age
• Records of previous work experience, if any
• A valid driver’s license
• A Social Security Card

The Union has a state-of-the-art school that offers training in plumbing, pipe fitting, and HVAC.

The curriculum also covers trade-related math, isometric drawing, OSHA classes, Hydronics, and air conditioning, among other topics.

Their apprenticeship program consists of five years of on-the-job training and classes.

The Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, which is comprised of labor and contractor group members, is responsible for the Apprenticeship Program.

Applications are accepted from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. every first Monday of the month.

Local 58 offers health insurance, pensions, overtime pay, training, and other benefits to its members.

Contact Information

• Address: 2870 Janitell Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
• Phone: (719) 633-4052
• Website: https://www.local58.org