HVAC Technician
HVAC Technician
Upon completion of this course, you will have the skills needed to obtain employment as an entry-level HVAC technician. You will learn to install, service and trouble shoot residential and commercial air conditioning, refrigeration and heating equipment. Instructors will use hands-on activities to bring workplace skills to the classroom. You will take the EPA 608 Certification Exam. (300 Hour Program)
Next Classes Start:
May 19, 2025 to August 8, 2025
September 22, 2025 to December 12, 2025
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Workforce Development South Campus | 950 Thruway Plaza Drive | Cheektowaga, NY 14225
August 20, 2025 to December 19, 2025
Monday through Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Workforce Development South Campus | 950 Thruway Plaza Drive | Cheektowaga, NY 14225
*An off-site internship is required for this program. Internship hours may vary.
Registration Process
This program requires an application and entrance exam.
Step 1: Fill Out the Registration Application
Step 2: Choose a TABE Test Date (Testing details will be emailed to you prior to your selected test date.)
Click here for information on the entrance exam.
Tuition *$6,000 FOR PROGRAMS THAT BEGIN PRIOR TO 6/30/25 - $6,200 FOR PROGRAMS THAT BEGIN AFTER 7/1/25*
Financial assistance may be available through ACCES-VR, DCC (prev. BETC)/SUNY Erie One Stop, NETC, the US Department of Veterans Affairs or other sources.
A $300 security deposit is required to reserve your spot in this class.
- Tuition does not include steel toe work boots. These are the responsibility of the student to obtain. The approximate cost is $125 and is subject to change.
Admission Requirements
- A TABE score of 9.0 in reading and 8.0 in math*.
- A personal interview will be conducted.
- A valid high school diploma or equivalency.
- A valid NYS Driver’s License.
Employment Outlook
HVAC technicians are in high demand throughout the Western New York region. Entry-level HVAC technicians will find opportunities in equipment installation as well as servicing and repairing existing equipment. The training provided at Erie 1 BOCES mainly focuses on residential and light commercial equipment. However, graduates may also pursue entry-level positions in facilities such as hospitals and colleges. Entry-level HVAC technicians can expect to earn on average $17 to $20 per hour. Some of the companies our graduates have worked for include Capital Heating, Allied Mechanical, Northeast Mechanical, Mesmer Refrigeration, Tri-R Mechanical and M.J. Mechanical.
Erie 1 BOCES also provides services such as placement assistance, resume writing and interview skills to help students in their search for a career as an entry-level HVAC technician.
*Exceptions to admission scores may be considered based on work history, prior education, personal interview, and employer recommendations.