Advanced Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC-R)

MT Training Center offers a 600-hour HVAC-R training program in DeSoto, TX, for individuals seeking entry-level careers as HVAC technicians. Students receive 300 hours of classroom instruction and 300 hours of hands-on laboratory training in refrigeration, electrical systems, heating equipment, and troubleshooting.

The program prepares students with practical skills to install, maintain, and troubleshoot HVAC-R systems. Graduates earn a Certificate of Completion after meeting program requirements. Day and evening classes are available, with financial aid for eligible students.

Many students choose HVAC-R training because they want a practical trade with real technical value. HVAC-R work is hands-on, problem-solving focused, and connected to systems people rely on every day.

This program is designed for students who want to understand how heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems work, how electrical controls support system performance, and how technicians approach service work with safety and accuracy.

The goal is to help students move from basic interest in the trade to a stronger understanding of how HVAC-R systems operate, how technicians diagnose problems, and how safe service work is performed in real environments.

MT Training Center helps students move from interest to preparation through a structured training path focused on technical knowledge, lab-based learning, and entry-level HVAC-R readiness.

Program objectives. The Advanced Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC-R) Program is designed to provide the student with the skills and competencies necessary to perform entry level central heating and air and basic refrigeration on residential and commercial units. Through hands-on experience the student will be able to work on a variety of central heating and air and refrigeration equipment. The graduate will qualify for employment as an HVAC technician and be able to diagnose HVAC and refrigeration equipment.

HVAC-R is a technical trade that combines mechanical systems, electrical knowledge, safety awareness, customer service, and diagnostic thinking. A structured program can help students learn the fundamentals with guidance instead of trying to understand complex systems alone.

This program helps students learn about:

• Basic refrigeration theory
• Refrigeration cycles and system components
• HVAC tools and equipment safety
• Electrical circuits and controls
• Voltage, amperage, Ohm’s law, and electrical symbols
• Motors, relays, capacitors, and meters
• Gas heating systems
• Electric heating systems
• Furnace operation and venting
• Airflow and forced-air duct concepts
• HVAC-R diagnostics and repair fundamentals
• Certification and licensing awareness
• HVAC-R workplace readiness

This is a career-focused training path for students who want to begin building practical skills for heating, cooling, and refrigeration service environments.

Program admission requirements. Applicants must meet all of the following requirements before being admitted into the Advanced Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC-R) Program at MT Training Center: Possess a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalent, or be able to pass the Accuplacer Test; be able to read and write English. Applicants must schedule an interview with the admissions office and submit a completed application. Once accepted, they will be subject to the school's refund and cancellation policy. Class size is limited based upon space availability. MT Training Center is open to all candidates without regard to race, color, nationality, national origin, religion, age, sex, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, or marital status. The admission standards are in complete compliance with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the Texas Workforce Career School and Colleges Regulatory Board, the Texas Veterans Commission, and the U.S. Department of Education's regulations.

Admission policy. Before an applicant can be accepted for admission to MTTC, he or she must: schedule an interview with the Admissions department, where potential students will be informed of all cost, length, equipment requirements, technical requirements and any cost associated with specific programs; complete an admission application; take a tour of the school's facility; and submit a completed enrollment agreement. Individuals may apply at any time but may only begin their program of study on specified start dates.

Admission requirements. To be eligible for admission, an applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, be able to read and write English, and provide proof of one of the following within 30 days of enrollment: a high school diploma (this can be from a foreign school if it is equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma and has been translated and evaluated by a credible educational credential evaluation service provider in the United States); the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma, such as a general educational development or GED certificate; a high school transcript (official or unofficial which includes a graduation date); or completion of homeschooling at the secondary level as defined by state law. Applicants must be beyond the age of compulsory public-school attendance.

Fresh Start and Ability to Benefit. For students who are not seeking Federal Title IV, HEA funding, MTTC admits students on an "Ability to Benefit" (ATB) basis: an applicant must be able to read and write English, be beyond the compulsory school attendance age and obtain at minimum a score of 233 (Reading), 235 (Writing), and 230 (Arithmetic) on the Accuplacer Exam. If an applicant does not obtain a satisfactory score, the school allows the test to be retaken after 14 days of the original test date. MT Training Center enrolls eligible students without a high school diploma or its equivalent into its online GED Prep Program without cost to the student.

Credit for previous education. Credit for previous education and training may be granted based on a personal interview and an analysis of an official transcript indicating a grade of "C" or better in a subject with the same objectives, or through a successful challenge of a particular subject (a comprehensive subject examination by the second day of classes, passed with a grade of 70% or higher). Maximum allowable credit for previous education is 50% of the total credit in the program, credit will not be granted for academic courses over two years old, and once credit has been granted the program cost will be adjusted accordingly.

Enrollment. Upon receipt of all required documents and in good order, the prospective student is then eligible to enroll. When all admission criteria and requirements are met, the prospective student is given the date of the next class. The first day of class will include financial aid and academic orientation, in which the student will sign their enrollment agreement, student permit form and additional required paperwork.

Class schedules. Day classes are scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. Evening classes are scheduled Monday through Friday from 3:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Classes will receive various breaks throughout the day with a half hour for lunch/dinner.

Length. 19 weeks (Day Class) or 24 weeks (Evening Class); 15:1 (student/instructor) ratio; 600 total clock hours.

Calendar. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and regular school hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Classes will not be held on New Year's Day; Seumas' Remembrance Day (January 3); Martin Luther King Day; Spring Break (March 16-20); Good Friday; Anita's Remembrance Day (May 2); Cinco de Mayo; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Summer Break (July 27-31); Labor Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday to Friday of Thanksgiving week); Christmas Break (December 21-30); and New Year's Eve.