Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC)

Aging HVAC systems, government regulations, and quickly changing technology is driving the demand for HVAC Technicians.  The Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technology program at State Tech prepares students to install, service, and repair the systems that keep homes, businesses, and industries comfortable and efficient. Students gain extensive hands-on experience with heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems, building a strong foundation in electrical motors, controls, wiring, and system diagnostics.

Courses blend theory with real-world application, taught by instructors who bring years of professional HVAC experience into the classroom. Students also earn OSHA, CPR, and First Aid certifications, enhancing their safety and employability.

Students are exposed to everything from furnaces, to heat pumps, icemakers, refrigeration units, rooftop units, and commercial chillers. All of this equipment is in the new Building Technology Center, a state-of-the-art facility unlike anything in Missouri. Our Temperature Control Lab simulates indoor and outdoor temperatures unlike any lab in a two-year college in the country. Safety Village, a one-of-a-kind residential neighborhood, consists of 6 residential homes where students install complete HVAC systems.

Every student completes an internship, gaining valuable on-the-job experience and industry connections that often lead directly to employment. As experienced HVAC technicians retire and demand for energy-efficient systems grows, graduates step into a field rich with opportunity—whether working in installation, maintenance, repair, or management.

From residential and commercial systems to hospitals, hotels, and manufacturing facilities, skilled HVAC professionals are in high demand across the nation.

At State Tech, you won’t just control the temperature, you’ll master the climate.