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Changing markets and technology can cause occupational uncertainty in many fields, but the need for air conditioning is constant.
OFTC’s Air Conditioning Technology programs prepare students with qualifications to become air conditioning technicians.
Learn how to safely install, troubleshoot, service, and repair heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration systems that control air quality in many types of buildings in a dynamic, hands-on learning environment for this high-demand career field.
Air conditioning technicians work mostly in homes, schools, stores, hospitals, office buildings, or factories. Some technicians are assigned to specific job sites at the beginning of each day. Others travel to several different locations, making service calls. These technicians may work in a variety of settings, some indoor, some outdoor and may be called upon to work in confined spaces and inclement weather. Technicians can work for others or be their own boss.
OFTC’s Air Conditioning Technology Program will help you gain the tools you need to start down this reliable career path, stay current with industry trends, and succeed in the field.
Programs in the Air Conditioning Technology department can be completed between 1 – 5 semesters.
About 37,700 openings for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers are projected each year, on average, over the decade, with a projected growth rate of 6% THROUGH 2032. There are currently more HVAC job openings than there are technicians able to fill those roles.
TUITION-FREE ELIGIBLE – This department has programs that are eligible for 100% tuition coverage.
With the Pell Grant, Georgia’s HOPE Grant, HOPE Scholarship, and HOPE Career Grant (for students/programs who qualify) and other scholarship opportunities, many students graduate OFTC with little to no debt.
With tuition at $107 per credit hour, total costs for Air Conditioning Technology department programs range from:
*Visit the OFTC Catalog to view each individual program and its full breakdown of tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Costs are estimated and are subject to change.
The HVAC industry is constantly innovating itself which means advancement opportunities, job security, and excellent earning potential.
Campuses
Oconee Fall Line Technical College has campuses throughout its 11-county service area. We look forward to your visit.
Visit the OFTC Catalog to view each individual program and the OFTC campus where it is taught, in part or in its entirety.
Click an individual program above to find the OFTC campus where it is taught, in part or in its entirety.
Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions!
Admissions Process
Your admissions application can be submitted online with your $25.00 non-refundable application fee and takes just a few minutes to complete.
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General Requirements
Additional admissions requirements unique to each program are listed on each individual program page in the OFTC Catalog. Need More Info?
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Students can enter Air Conditioning Technology programs any semester — because when you are ready to start on the path to a new career and change your life, there’s no reason to wait.
Classes are offered in a variety of formats: on campus, blended, online asynchronous, and synchronous technology.
These are courses that are taught primarily in the classroom or lab with less than 50% of instruction online. On campus courses may include lecture, labs, internships, clinicals, and other in-person instructional modalities.
Blended courses are distance learning courses with the majority of the course content, activities, and interactions occurring online but may require students to come to campus for specific assignments, activities, or events.
These are courses that are taught fully online asynchronously with course content, activities, and interactions occurring entirely online. This delivery method does not require students to be online at a specific date or time, and students may participate in class activities and complete course assignments asynchronously. Online asynchronous courses require proctored events.
OFTC also utilizes synchronous technology to offer courses via distance education means. The course is taught on one campus and then broadcast simultaneously to a classroom on a different campus that is monitored by a class proctor.
We want you to get the most out of college and understand the pressure it adds to your life. At OFTC you can achieve your career goals and fit college into your lifestyle. We offer small class sizes and flexible scheduling.
Courses for our programs are offered during the morning, afternoon, and evenings – plus many are online where you can do your work any time of day.
And the personalized hands-on attention you receive in a small classroom setting allows you to get individualized support, focus and feedback from your instructors. Your instructors will get to know you and help you build the foundation and confidence needed for success in your field.
Apply TodayAt OFTC, we realize that many students require financial assistance to achieve their academic goals. We’ll work with you to help you obtain financial aid to assist you in funding your education. We’re committed to helping you find ways to pay for this life-changing investment.
With the Pell Grant, Georgia’s HOPE Grant, HOPE Scholarship, and HOPE Career Grant (for students/programs who qualify) and other scholarship opportunities, many students graduate OFTC with little to no debt.
Financial Aid
OFTC offers several financial aid opportunities that can help you pay for college. Most students apply for federal and state aid, including the Pell Grant, HOPE Scholarship & Grant, and HOPE Career Grant.
OFTC students can also apply for scholarships through the OFTC Foundation and various businesses and civic-sponsored organizations.
Contact the Office of Financial Aid or visit OFTC’s Financial Aid web page to learn more about grants, scholarships and Federal Work Study to help fund your education.
OFTC students can also apply for scholarships through the OFTC Foundation and various businesses and civic-sponsored organizations. Contact the Office of Financial Aid or visit OFTC’s Financial Aid web page to learn more about grants, scholarships and Federal Work Study to help fund your education.
With tuition at $107 per credit hour, total costs for Air Conditioning Technology department programs range from:
*Visit the OFTC Catalog Program Page to view each individual program and its full breakdown of tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Costs are estimated and are subject to change.
You can also use the Net Price Calculator to get estimated net price information based on what similar students paid in a previous year.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of OFTC’s Air Conditioning Technology program may be eligible for employment as air conditioning technicians, heating and air installation technicians, and electrical technicians for heaters and air conditioning units. With such a broad occupational background, graduates may also be eligible for various other employment opportunities.
Commercial and residential building construction is expected to drive employment growth. The growing number of sophisticated climate-control systems is also expected to increase demand for qualified heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) technicians.
Repair and replacement of HVACR systems is a large part of what technicians do. The growing emphasis on energy efficiency and pollution reduction is likely to increase the demand for HVACR technicians as climate-control systems are retrofitted, upgraded, or replaced entirely.
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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
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What does this mean to you? There’s a lot of opportunity for someone interested in a career as an HVACR technician. OFTC’s program will help you gain the tools you need to start down this reliable career path, stay current with industry trends, and succeed in the field.
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