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Andrea S.
"I was so happy with the education I received at Rockford. I don’t necessarily want to work in the cannabis industry, but I do want to continue my career in healthcare. Once I am healed, I plan to enroll in Rockford’s Practical Nursing program so I can further my career. Enrolling in school was the best compliment to treatment I could have asked for."

Renee H.
"I never thought I would know what I wanted to do with my life. I left high school confused. I was greeted at RCC with so much respect! My favorite quote is, ‘Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.’ I love what I do!"

About

Our comprehensive Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Diploma program is your pathway to a fulfilling career in the HVAC-R industry. Here's what you can expect:

Program Overview

This program is meticulously designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the HVAC-R field. You'll receive thorough training in the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems while prioritizing industry safety practices. Our curriculum also covers standard rules and regulations governing the HVAC-R industry.

Hands-On Learning

In addition to attending classroom courses, students will engage in out-of-class assignments, including reading, exercises, problem-solving tasks, projects, research, papers, and presentations. These practical activities ensure that you're well-prepared to apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios. Anticipate dedicating approximately two hours of out-of-class activities for every one hour of lecture.

Program Outcomes

By the end of the program, you should be able to:

  • Professionalism and Communication: Understand the importance of professionalism, communication, and collaboration skills in a professional setting.

  • Industry Safety: Demonstrate basic industry safety practices, including working with electricity, refrigeration, and various HVAC systems.

  • HVAC Skills: Exhibit the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for basic HVAC practices, essential for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems' maintenance and repair.

  • Regulatory Compliance: Identify and adhere to EPA guidelines, Clean Air Act rules and regulations, manufacturer recommendations, and good trade practices.

  • System Service and Maintenance: Service and maintain residential and light commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems using standard industry practices.

If you're ready to embark on a career in the HVAC-R industry, our diploma program is tailored to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for success. Join us, and let's start your HVAC-R journey today!

Financial aid

Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.

Organization

Rockford Career College

Rockford Career College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). ACCSC is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the designated institutional accrediting body for over 650 post-secondary, trade and technical schools that provide education to over 150,000 students in a wide variety of vocational programs each year. 2017 marks 50 years of continuous recognition for ACCSC, including earning, in 2011 & 2016, consecutive five-year recognition grants from the U.S. Department of Education. ACCSC's scope of recognition with the U.S. Department of Education includes the accreditation of postsecondary, non-degree-granting institutions and degree-granting institutions, including those granting associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees, that are predominantly organized to educate students for occupational, trade and technical careers, and including institutions that offer programs via distance education.

Rockford Career College is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools Division of the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

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Testimonials

Andrea S.
"I was so happy with the education I received at Rockford. I don’t necessarily want to work in the cannabis industry, but I do want to continue my career in healthcare. Once I am healed, I plan to enroll in Rockford’s Practical Nursing program so I can further my career. Enrolling in school was the best compliment to treatment I could have asked for."

Renee H.
"I never thought I would know what I wanted to do with my life. I left high school confused. I was greeted at RCC with so much respect! My favorite quote is, ‘Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.’ I love what I do!"

Location

1130 South Alpine Road, Rockford, IL 61108

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