Design, build, and maintain climate control systems.
Choose a "Cool" Career!
In the Air Conditioning Technology program, you will learn how to service heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. You will take academic courses and theory courses and have hands-on lab experiences that you will use in your career.
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
- Air Conditioning Technology - AAS - Air Conditioning Technology Track
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic - Diploma
ECTC has numerous partnerships with 4-year universities. If you are interested in a transfer pathway in this field, check out our partnering university pathways. Find more information on transferring from ECTC.
How Do I Pay For This?
Worry no more. With the lowest tuition in Kentucky, financial aid options, and a helping hand to guide you through the application process, ECTC has you covered. ECTC will help you reach your goals at a price that won't break the bank.
Where do I start?
Apply for admission to ECTC to receive information from the Admissions Office about submitting your placement test scores (ACT or other exams) and to schedule a meeting with an advisor to register for your classes.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Field Licensure Requirements
Kentucky requires licensure from the Department of Housing, Building & Grounds to become a Master HVAC Contractor. The program prepares you for work in the field, but the licensure is not a requirement for graduation from the program.
Length of Program
You can earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in collaboration with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
