HVAC/R Technician

Admission Requirements

MTI requires all applicants to the school to provide proof of a high school diploma, recognized equivalency certificate, or documentation of home school completion with the exception of CDL Training Course students. If the validity of the diploma is in question the admissions representative will review the most recently published diploma mill list to confirm whether or not we are able to accept the students diploma for enrollment. If it is determined that the diploma is not valid, admission to the program will be denied.

All Programs:

• A personal interview with an authorized representative of the school.
• Completed Health Affidavit/Screening.
• Valid driver's license, state issued ID, or United States passport is required.
• Must be 17 to enroll, must be 18 upon graduation. (Excluding CDL Course)

Admission Procedures

Admissions procedures for MTI include:

• A visit to the school.
• A personal interview with an authorized representative of the school.
• Payment of the registration fee, if applicable, must be paid by the first day of class unless otherwise authorized. Payment of the registration fee secures a student's seat in a class, with the exception of the BNA program. There are a limited number of seats in the BNA program and these seats are filled by those who pay their tuition and fees in full first. All other tuition and fees must be paid on the first day of class unless otherwise authorized.
• Any student that declines loan amounts offered (Subsidized, Unsubsidized, and/or Plus Loans) which results in an out of pocket expense, will be required to pay that balance in full prior to their start date unless otherwise authorized.

Trial Enrollment Period: Students who enroll will be offered an opportunity to attend our programs for up to three days without incurring a financial obligation, excluding the registration fee, the D.O.T. Physical and D.O.T. Drug Screen for CDL students, and Background Check for Basic Nursing Assistant students. Any student who officially or unofficially withdraws from school within three (3) class days of the official start date of the program will not be considered to have started school, no credit will be earned, and their tuition obligation and cost of course materials will be waived. Cosmetology and Medical Assisting require a two-week trial enrollment period before being admitted as regular students.

35 Weeks/735 Clock Hours / 182 Additional Outside Clock Hours / 28 Semester Credits. Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. or 5:15 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. The maximum number of students in a typical classroom is 35 and 20 in lab. Employment and Certification Readiness will always be taken last; all other modules can be taken in any order.

• Basic Electricity (50 lecture / 55 supervised lab / 26 additional outside clock hours / 4 credits): This 5 week module will cover electricity applied to comfort systems, testing and identifying electrical components, sizing electrical conductors and over current protection according to NEC. Students will be instructed on testing and installing various types of controls, motors, and fans, and will experience hands-on training in our HVAC/R lab to properly diagnose and troubleshoot these comfort systems safely and efficiently.
• Air Conditioning (50 lecture / 55 supervised lab / 26 additional outside clock hours / 4 credits): This 5 week module will cover theory of heat transfer, refrigeration cycle, identifying and diagnosing the components of a refrigeration system, sequence of operation of air conditioning, and theory of operation. Students will also practice refrigerant recovery, recycle, and evacuation techniques as well as refrigerant charging procedures.
• Heat Pumps and Electric Heat (50 lecture / 55 supervised lab / 26 additional outside clock hours / 4 credits): This 5 week module will cover identifying and diagnosing the sequence of operation of heat pump applications (Air to Air, Geothermal, Multi-Split, Mini-Split, and Variable Refrigerant), identifying heat pump components, and theory of operation. It will also cover the components, sequence, and theory of operation of electric heating furnaces.
• Installation and Trade Skills (50 lecture / 55 supervised lab / 26 additional outside clock hours / 4 credits): This 5-week module will cover the installation process, and appropriate tool usage, for air conditioners and mini-split systems, heat pumps, hydronic heat systems, and gas heat. The module also covers basic trade and safety skills, including measurements, fasteners, and basic building construction, applied to installation of HVAC systems.
• Gas Heat (50 lecture / 55 supervised lab / 26 additional outside clock hours / 4 credits): This 5 week module will cover basic gas heating applications including combustion theory, the combustion process, heating efficiencies, ignition systems, different types of furnace configurations, gas properties, gas valves, regulators, sequence of operation, and safety precautions when dealing with fossil fuel burning furnaces. It also includes basic maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting techniques along with applied electrical safety and theory of furnace components and controls.
• Indoor Air Quality (50 lecture / 55 supervised lab / 26 additional outside clock hours / 4 credits): In this 5 week module, students will learn the importance of Indoor Air Quality including filtering and types of media, Electronic Air Cleaners, Dehumidification, Humidification and UV Light Air Purification. The student will also learn about the latest residential load calculation applications on the market. Duct design, zone control and duct work will all be covered as well.
• Employment and Certification Readiness (50 lecture / 55 supervised lab / 26 additional outside clock hours / 4 credits): This 5 week module will focus on employment preparation, professionalism development and certification exam review.

Moline, IL campus only: Included in the tuition for HVAC/R Technician students at the Moline, IL campus is an IA Mechanical License fee. This license is optional and is not required for graduation. The retake fee for the EPA is $25.

Method of Payment

• Option 1: To obtain a personal loan, or pay by cash or check (there is a fee for checks returned for any reason).
• Option 2: Apply for Financial Aid (Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, etc.)
• Option 3: Obtain outside scholarships and/or grants from state and/or local agencies
• Option 4: Pay with a credit card (we accept VISA, MasterCard, and Discover)

MTI does not charge interest on self-pay balances payable to the school.

For Students Using VA Benefits

Midwest Technical Institute will not take any of the four following actions toward any student using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. Bill (Ch. 33) or Veteran Readiness and Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while their payment from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs is pending to the educational institution:

• Prevent enrollment;
• Assess a late penalty fee;
• Require they secure alternative or additional funding;
• Deny access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.

Total program tuition is $16,581 (tuition only; any fees billed separately).

Career Placement

The respective Program Director at MTI can provide assistance to currently enrolled students and graduates. Services include job placement assistance and guidance to students and graduates as they seek employment. If the student/graduate is planning to work in another state, the student/graduate is advised that each state has its own requirements. MTI cannot and does not guarantee a student can or will be licensed or registered for employment in any specific state and cannot and does not guarantee a student will obtain employment or will obtain a minimum starting wage. No one at MTI is authorized by the school to make any such guarantees. Students attending and graduating from MTI are responsible themselves to prepare and submit employment applications to prospective employers.

As a vocational school, general development is appropriate to the level of education MTI provides. Each program teaches life skills such as resume writing, professionalism, interview skills, etc., which will prepare the students for successful employment. Students are assisted with life skills, career development, budget, and personal financial planning skills as needed.

Student Services

As a vocational school, general development is appropriate to the level of education MTI provides. Students are assisted with life skills, career development, budget, and personal financial planning skills as needed.

Advising

Advice is available to students through academic and administrative personnel. The faculty and staff at MTI are professional men and women who are willing to devote the necessary time to students who seek individualized assistance. Each instructor is available to help a student resolve academic problems which may prohibit satisfactory progress. The respective Program Director may be consulted with any questions or concerns pertaining to a student's education.

Learning Resource Center

The Learning Resource Center facilities are available to students during regularly scheduled class hours under the supervision of an instructor. Books, periodicals, and reference material are to be used on school property only.

Housing

MTI will assist any student desiring to find housing while attending our school. Our student services department has a list of realtors and landlords.

Student Success Specialist (SSS)

The Student Success Specialist will have current listings for daycare listings, local housing, food banks, health and wellness, mental health resources, and transportation help.