HVAC Technician
Upon completion of this course, you will have the skills needed to obtain employment as an entry-level HVAC technician. You will learn to install, service and trouble shoot residential and commercial air conditioning, refrigeration and heating equipment. Instructors will use hands-on activities to bring workplace skills to the classroom. You will take the EPA 608 Certification Exam. (300 Hour Program)
Tuition $6,200*
*Tuition assistance is available!
Tuition
$6,200
Financial assistance may be available through ACCES-VR, DCC (prev. BETC)/SUNY Erie One Stop, NETC, the US Department of Veterans Affairs or other sources.
A $300 security deposit is required to reserve your spot in this class.
- Tuition does not include steel toe work boots. These are the responsibility of the student to obtain. The approximate cost is $125 and is subject to change.
Admissions Requirements
- Transcripts. (Proof of a valid high school diploma, GED or college degree from the U.S. is required. HS diplomas with modified curriculum or individualized programs are not accepted.)
- Applicants who do not meet these requirements must complete an entrance exam. Please contact Rashada Jackson to schedule.
- A completed Registration Application.
- A $300 security deposit is required to reserve your spot in this class.
- A personal interview will be conducted.
Day Classes
May 11, 2026 to September 2, 2026
September 8, 2026 to December 23, 2026
Monday through Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Workforce Development South Campus
950 Thruway Plaza Drive
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
*An off-site internship is required for this program. Internship hours may vary.
Evening Classes
June 8, 2026 to September 24, 2026
September 28, 2026 to January 21, 2027
Monday through Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Workforce Development South Campus
950 Thruway Plaza Drive
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
*An off-site internship is required for this program. Internship hours may vary.
Get Started Now!
Step 1: Apply here.
Step 2: Submit Your Transcripts. (Proof of a valid high school diploma, GED or college degree from the U.S.)
- Via email.
- In-person at or via US Mail to 1526 Walden Avenue, Suite 200, Cheektowaga, NY 14225, Attention: Student Services.
- If you do not have transcripts, please contact us.
Step 3: Secure funding.
- Financial assistance options are available here.
- Funding must be secured BEFORE the start of class. Funding can take up to four weeks to process, please DO NOT WAIT.
Step 4: Personal interview. The Program Coordinator will contact you to review your application.
Employment Outlook
HVAC technicians are in high demand throughout the Western New York region. Entry-level HVAC technicians will find opportunities in equipment installation as well as servicing and repairing existing equipment. The training provided at Erie 1 BOCES mainly focuses on residential and light commercial equipment. However, graduates may also pursue entry-level positions in facilities such as hospitals and colleges. Entry-level HVAC technicians can expect to earn on average $17 to $20 per hour. Some of the companies our graduates have worked for include Capital Heating, Allied Mechanical, Northeast Mechanical, Mesmer Refrigeration, Tri-R Mechanical and M.J. Mechanical.
Erie 1 BOCES also provides services such as placement assistance, resume writing and interview skills to help students in their search for a career as an entry-level HVAC technician.
Contact Us
Tammy Ormsby
Senior Data Processing Clerk
(716) 821-7503
Email Tammy Ormsby
Annamaria Masucci
Coordinator, Trades and Manufacturing
(716) 821-7382
Email Annamaria Masucci
Rashada Jackson
Coordinator, Student Services
(716) 821-7088
Email Rashada Jackson