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Program Description for Climate Control Technology

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Provider Northwestern Technological Institute
Date of last update 12/1/2009
Description The Climate Control Technology program provides the student comprehensive training in the service and installation of residential/light commercial heating systems, including hydronic heating systems, residential/ light commercial air conditioning systems, and domestic and light commercial refrigeration systems. In addition, the program covers the basic fundamentals of property maintenance to include basic plumbing, drywall, residential electrical, and major appliances. The program utilizes both theory and hands-on application to provide the student with both the basic and advanced knowledge and skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in the field of HVAC/R. Program courses include: Electrical Theory and Application; Heating; Air Conditioning; Refrigeration; Troubleshooting; Installation; Hydronic Heating Systems, Property Maintenance, and Heat Pumps.
Contact Name Lorne P. Gauthier
Contact Phone Number (248) 358-4006
Contact URL www.northwesterntech.org
Course Length 720 Hours
Admission Requirements Northwestern Tech. admits as regular students persons who have a high school diploma or the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma, such as a GED. Applicants not meeting these criteria, but who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance may be admitted if they demonstrate the ability to benefit from the training by obtaining a satisfactory score on the appropriate ability to benefit test.
Credential Earned Certificate
Other Credential Description None
Sources of Financial Assistance Accepted Individual Training Accounts, Pell Grants, FFEL, Direct student loans, UAW Benefits, VA, etc.
Estimated Waiting Period to Enter Program 2 Weeks
License Fee for Employment No
Program Cost $11,875
Additional Costs No
Internship/Externship Required No
New Program No
Completion Rate 77.9%
Number of Graduates in the last year 410
Employment Rate 79.8%
 
Follow-up information is available for 410 out of 410 graduates:
 
Number Employed: 299
Number in Related Training: 28
Number in the Military: 0
Number Self-Employed: 0
Number not in any of these categories: 83
This training provider may have elsewhere published an employment rate that is measured in a different way. Please call the provider for further details.
Training-Related Placement Rate Not Available
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Average Starting Wage $12.64
 
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