ITEC Training & Education Center

Air Conditioning Installation Mastery: From Helper to Lead Installer (formally part of AC 2)

Rochester
Rochester, NY
Certification · On Campus
Air Conditioning Installation Mastery: From Helper to Lead Installer (formally part of AC 2)
Course certifications are backed by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE); no institutional accreditation or state approval is stated.
In person at ITEC's training center, 105 McLaughlin Road, Rochester, NY.
$1,795 course fee per participant.
30 hours over 3.5 or 4 consecutive days in one week.
ITEC publishes no application fee or registration fee for this course.
No federal financial aid is stated. ITEC says some courses are grant-funded for qualifying participants.

Air Conditioning Installation Mastery: From Helper to Lead Installer (formally part of AC 2) is a Certification program offered by ITEC Training & Education Center in Rochester, NY. The program takes 30 hours over 3.5 or 4 days to complete, with a total tuition of $1,795.

Program Overview

Take your installation skills to the next level in this hands-on, intensive course designed to transform HVAC helpers into confident lead installers. Focusing on best practices, this course covers every critical aspect of air conditioning installation, from site preparation and system setup to final testing and commissioning. Learn how to lead installation projects efficiently and ensure that every job meets the highest standards of quality and safety.

By the end of this course, you'll be ready to take charge of installation projects with the knowledge, confidence, and skills necessary to lead a team, ensuring top-tier performance and customer satisfaction on every job. This is the ultimate step toward becoming a master HVAC installer!

What sets this Program apart

Real equipment, real scenarios. You'll work with real-world equipment and scenarios, gaining practical experience with system layouts, electrical wiring, refrigerant piping, ductwork, and air distribution. Emphasis will be placed on time management, leadership in the field, and troubleshooting potential issues during installation.

Industry-leading training facilities. Our 30,000-square-foot facility includes multifunctional tech labs and interactive classroom spaces. Eight separate lab modules allow hands-on skill development, and a full-scale indoor house is built for real-world construction and HVAC training.

Hands-on experience that mirrors the job site. When you train at ITEC, you don't just learn from a textbook. Students work with actual equipment in real scenarios, which is exactly what employers want to see. Our training ensures you can confidently step onto a job site and have the skills to perform from day one.

Recognition and accreditation. We're one of the nation's leading training and certification providers with recognition and accreditation from many industry organizations, including North American Technician Excellence (NATE), American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) and The ESCO Institute. A vast network of testing organizations recognizes us as an official training provider.

The ITEC difference. State-of-the-art facility; certified instructors with real-world industry experience; industry recognized certifications; hands-on experience; pathway to employment and career advancement; strong community partnerships; workforce development leader.

Admission Requirements and Process

Who can register. Anyone interested in HVAC or other trades can register. No prior experience is necessary for beginner courses. As expected, advanced programs require some knowledge and experience.

Prerequisite for this course. ITEC AC1 certification via course or test out with ESCO Employment Ready Air Conditioning, open or closed book ($15 fee).

Course level. Level Two: ALL have prerequisites and must pass one or more level one courses with an 80% or test out by passing comparable ESCO Employment Ready Test. Test out Fee is $15 per exam.

Tools. TOOLS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL TECHNICIANS TAKING THIS COURSE.

Custom training. ITEC is also able to create custom built curricula created with the unique needs of your company and technicians at the top of mind.

General Requirements

  • Register in advance
    All of ITEC's courses require that you register in advance.
  • Course prerequisite
    ITEC AC1 certification via course or test out with ESCO Employment Ready Air Conditioning, open or closed book ($15 fee).
  • Experience
    Anyone interested in HVAC or other trades can register. No prior experience is necessary for beginner courses; advanced programs require some knowledge and experience.
  • Tools
    TOOLS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL TECHNICIANS TAKING THIS COURSE.

Application Process

  1. 1
    Find a session
    Courses available for enrollment are listed on ITEC's registration calendar, with descriptions and possible prerequisite course needs.
  2. 2
    Meet the prerequisite
    ITEC AC1 certification via course or test out with ESCO Employment Ready Air Conditioning, open or closed book ($15 fee).
  3. 3
    Register in advance
    All ITEC courses require advance registration. Registration and payment of the course fee are taken on ITEC's online registration calendar.
  4. 4
    Ask about group registration
    Private HVAC businesses or technical schools registering a large group of students are encouraged to call ITEC in advance; the Program Coordinator can reserve seats and assist with a group registration.

Program Schedule

Course format. All courses are 30 hours over 3.5 or 4 consecutive days in one week for concentrated focus, with a 25% class / 75% lab structure for maximum hands-on training.

Daily hours. 9:30 to 5:30 Monday to Wednesday, 9:30 to 1:30 Thursday.

Class size. Limited to 12 participants per class to facilitate engagement.

Advance registration. All of our courses do require that you register in advance. Courses available for enrollment are listed on ITEC's registration calendar, with descriptions and possible prerequisite course needs.

Upcoming sessions. ITEC's registration calendar, read on November 8, 2026, lists no upcoming session of this course.

Campus Location

Rochester
105 McLaughlin Road
Suite B
Rochester, NY 14615

Why Accreditation Is Important

ITEC Training & Education Center describes itself as one of the nation's leading training and certification providers with recognition and accreditation from many industry organizations, including North American Technician Excellence (NATE), American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) and The ESCO Institute. Each course offers a certification backed by ACCE.

The school's website does not state an institutional accreditation or a state licence or approval.

Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information

Cost and Financial Aid Information is an estimate for general reference only. It is not an offer or guarantee of financial aid or of any price, and what a School charges you may differ.
Total Program Tuition
≈ $1,795

Course fee. Course Fee: $1,795 per participant, as published on ITEC's HVAC course schedule.

Certification exams. NATE AC Installer is $140 (Core required) and ESCO AC is $35 (Core required). Testing out with the ESCO Employment Ready Air Conditioning exam is a $15 fee. NATE certification testing is available at the end of class at additional cost. When these exams are taken in conjunction with an ITEC class, the proctoring fee is waived; a Proctor Fee of $50 is added to any exam cost for exams not taken with corresponding courses.

Who pays for certification. The cost of these independent certifications can be covered by either the sponsoring company or the individual technician.

Grants and group registration. Some courses are even grant-funded for qualifying participants. If you are a private HVAC business or technical school interested in registering a large group of students, we encourage you to call us in advance: our Program Coordinator will make sure we have all of the available seats for your technicians and can assist with a group registration.

Curriculum

The course covers every critical aspect of air conditioning installation:

  • Site preparation and system setup
  • System layouts
  • Electrical wiring
  • Refrigerant piping
  • Ductwork and air distribution
  • Final testing and commissioning
  • Time management, leadership in the field, and troubleshooting during installation

Career Outcomes

Certifications. Certifications: ITEC AC 2 (Install), NATE AC Installer ($140, Core required), ESCO AC ($35, Core required).

Start a career. The team at ITEC is proud to offer hands-on, career-focused training with HVAC, plumbing, and electrical courses to help individuals gain the skills needed to start or advance in the skilled trades. We make it easy to enroll whether you're just beginning your career or looking to grow your expertise.

Career connections and networking. We don't just train you; we help you get hired. Many courses include direct connections to local employers, plus insights into career paths and industry networking.

A workforce development driver. ITEC's training and education curriculum is a workforce development driver for the mechanical trades and helps graduates begin their careers at the end of our programs. Whether you're starting fresh, making a career change, or advancing in your current field, we have a course for you.

What to expect as an ITEC Training & Education Center student

The training center. The 30,000 square foot ITEC Training & Education Center includes a 20,000 square foot multi-functional technical lab as well as 10,000 square feet of fully interactive classroom space. ITEC features 8 separate lab modules as well as a full scale house built indoors to support real world training.

In person, in Rochester. All programs and trainings are in-person, at 105 McLaughlin Road, Suite B, Rochester, NY 14615. ITEC trains future professionals, career changers, and industry veterans looking to sharpen their skills, and its programs cater to all experience levels.

Community training partnership. ITEC partners with local community agencies to train technicians with HVAC and Construction skills expertise. In the last year alone, ITEC has had participants from Access VR, Vertus Academy, Urban League, Center for Youth, Volunteers of America, Veterans Outreach Center, Rochester Educational Opportunity Center, U Prep, Edison Tech, and Livingston County Workforce Development.

By the numbers. ITEC reports 6+ years in business, 30+ community partnerships, 75+ HVAC contractors and 2000+ course participants.

Traveling to a course. The closest accommodation to our facility is the Hampton Inn by Hilton Rochester-Greece (500 Center Place Drive, Rochester, NY 14615). The hotel offers students a corporate rate when attending courses at ITEC; just provide our corporate ID when booking a room to get your discount: 0003327714. The rooms can be reserved as a single or double and they provide breakfast every morning.

Testimonials

“Very impressive what they have built to help train young people interested in a great career path.”

Michael S.

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