About
The Certified Professional HVAC Technician class offered by Erie 1 BOCES is a great opportunity to learn the fundamentals of HVAC maintenance and repair. This 8-week evening course is taught by experienced HVAC industry professionals and will provide the necessary skills and knowledge to service air conditioners, heat pumps, and more. Upon completion, students will have earned the nationally recognized North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Certification.
Organization
Erie 1 BOCES
Erie 1 BOCES is a workforce development institution in Buffalo, New York, providing career training in Barbering, CNC Machining, HVAC Technician, Licensed Practical Nursing, Phlebotomy, and Welding, among others. Its programs span personal care, manufacturing, building trades, heating and cooling, and healthcare. Barbering training covers skills connected to New York State barber licensing, while the HVAC Technician program prepares students for entry-level work. CNC Machining focuses on manufacturing careers, and Welding includes multiple courses that can be taken as a full-time sequence or at night at an individual pace. The institution also provides training in electrical work, plumbing, cosmetology, and esthetics, with instruction including salon-based learning and residential plumbing design, layout, and installation.