About
Institute of Technology’s Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program in Modesto, California, provides hands-on training for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. The program covers HVAC theories, techniques, practices, and industry standards, and prepares students to complete the EPA Universal certification process required for graduation. Classes are held Monday through Thursday for 40 weeks, with an independent study component, and the program includes 800 hours of instruction and 48.5 quarter credit hours. Morning or evening programs are available, and hybrid learning can be completed in as little as nine months. The program lists refrigeration, heating, air conditioning, systems engineering, and maintenance work among related employment areas.
At a glance
- Format: Hybrid
- Leads to: EPA Universal certification
Organization
Institute of Technology - Modesto
Institute of Technology (IOT) is a career-training institution in Modesto, California. The campus trains people for HVAC, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license, Medical Assistant, and Pharmacy Technician careers. Its offerings also include culinary, healthcare, and technical education, with classroom instruction balanced by laboratory or other hands-on training. Classes may be available in evening, accelerated, or hybrid formats, depending on the program. Student support includes tutoring and instruction from instructors with industry experience. Most programs offer externship opportunities, and career services provide placement support to graduates. The school describes its mission as inspiring, supporting, and empowering students through education and career development.