HVAC Technician

The HVAC Technician program is structured to provide the technician with the skills, knowledge and techniques necessary for employment as an apprentice in the refrigeration, heating and air conditioning service industries. IMTI comprehensive program of theory combined with extensive “hands on” training impress upon the student the importance of accepting individual responsibility for the proper diagnosis and repair of various units.

Focus on low voltage electrical and electronic systems gives our students the knowledge they need to wire low voltage HVAC systems. IMTI of Connecticut graduates will have learned the technical skills for an entry level apprenticeship position as a general service person installing or servicing heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Many graduates at IMTI complete the program to pursue self-employment as an HVAC Contractor.

All IMTI instructors hold a Connecticut trade license and are knowledgeable and committed to training in their field of expertise. IMTI instructors are thoroughly trained in the NCCER curriculum as well as professional teaching skills.

The Institute has a bookstore and library complete with all necessary technical references, 8 lecture rooms, 6 laboratories and a 3,000 square foot classroom for Solar PV and Solar Thermal training. The size of theory/lab classes averages between 10-15 students per instructor; the maximum class size at IMTI is 20.

All IMTI curricula are:

• Task Oriented
• Competency Based
• Performance-tested; hands-on skills are tested as well as trainee knowledge
• Developed by a technical review committee of Subject Matter Experts from the industry
• Align with national standards for apprenticeship programs
• Published in a consistent, modularized format
• Taught by instructors certified in the delivery of the material

IMTI seeks qualified applicants whose goal is a career in the industrial technical fields. IMTI requires a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. Every individual is given the opportunity to apply. A student can be denied enrollment if they are unable to reach a score on the math entrance exam.

Completion of a school administered math placement test and a full application for admission is required. Your admissions counselor will evaluate your ability to complete the program and show the proper motivation to proceed with the application process, and will also explain the procedure for applying for financial assistance.

Day classes run 8:00 am to 2:30 pm Monday through Thursday; the Day Program is 962 clock hours in 41 weeks. Evening classes run 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday through Wednesday; the Evening Program is 962 clock hours in 80 weeks. The school's website says Day Programs complete in 10 months and Evening Programs complete in 20 months.

The most recent start dates the school published (Day class: February 23, 2026; Evening classes: June 22, 2026) have passed, and no later start dates are posted; the school says registration is now open for Day and Evening classes and class size is limited to 20. IMTI has a required attendance of 95%. The maximum time frame allowed for completion of a program is 1.5 times the total number of weeks in the program.

Program costs. 962 hours total. Tuition: $23,088; Books & Materials: $2,040; Registration for Admissions: $75; TOTAL: $25,203.

Tuition does not include books and tools. Textbooks, supplies, and equipment are required for each program and MUST be purchased through Construction Training Bookstore Inc. These items are mandatory and must be purchased by the student.

Financial Aid is available to those that qualify. Students and parents can meet with the Financial Aid Office following the submission of the admissions application; the Financial Aid office will guide you through all available federal, state and local agency grants and loans, and the financial aid director will also explain IMTI’s interest free payment plan for interested students and parents. IMTI's Federal School Code is 030948.

Bring to your financial aid appointment: FSA ID, High School Diploma/G.E.D., Social Security Number, Driver's License/State I.D., Alien Registration Number (if applicable), copies of income tax returns, records of stocks, bonds and investments (if applicable), parental income tax returns (if the student is a dependent), statement of income sources and any court orders or receipts for child support.

Check or money orders should be made payable to IMTI; Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express are also accepted, and company PO’s are acceptable upon approval of the school’s Vice President. IMTI has been approved by the Connecticut State Approving Agency to train eligible veterans and their dependents (VA hotline 1-888-442-4551). Refunds follow IMTI's institutional refund policy (90%, 75% or 50% refund less a $100 administrative fee for 1-10%, 11-25% or 26-50% of program hours completed; no refund after 50%).

A net price calculator is available at https://imti.edu/np-calc.

Graduates of the program have these entry level career options:

• Apprentice general service person installing or servicing heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems
• Maintaining and monitoring major installations in hospitals, large offices and industrial buildings
• Field technician or troubleshooter manufacturing HVAC equipment
• HVAC contractor (self-employment)

Employers. The following companies hired IMTI graduates: Central Air, LLC, A.E. Olson Heating and Cooling, Carmins Plumbing Heating & AC, Connecticut Restaurant Service, Custom Air System, H B Communication, Lego Corp, M J Fahi and Son, Mitchell Oil Company, Sarracco Mechanical, Sav Mor Cooling & Heating, Siemens, Sippin Energy (In Field), Steve Basso Plumbing & Heating.

Graduation and employment rates. HVAC Technician Program, ACCSC Graduation and Employment Chart (report date July 2022): Day program (Jan 2020 start, reporting period Jan–Dec 2020) graduation rate 80%, employment rate 75%; Evening program (Jun and Nov 2019 starts, Jan–Dec 2019) graduation rate 40%, employment rate 75%.

IMTI does not guarantee employment but does offer placement assistance to help graduates locate positions in their specialty.

Student Employment: the Admissions/Placement Director works with the student to find a job that best suits his/her abilities and interests; a board with current job listings is maintained in the foyer leading to the institute's shops.

License Preparation: a student upon graduation will be entitled to return and take the license review course for his journeyman's exam free of charge for the first time he takes the exam; the student is responsible to pay for all course materials, books and exam fees.

Advising, counseling and tutoring are available, and the Learning Resource Center/Bookstore (CTBI) carries textbooks, educational materials and much of the institute's library resources for current students and past graduates.