Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning is a Diploma program offered by Southeastern College in Boynton Beach, FL. The program takes 12 months to complete, with tuition of $12,576 per semester.
Program Overview
The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program provides students with skills needed to obtain entry level employment as an HVAC Technician. HVAC Technicians are also known as HVAC mechanics or HVAC installers.
Students will have the opportunity to complete HVAC certifications, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Safety Certification, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 Refrigerant Transition Certification. Outside work required.
Objectives.
The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition (HVAC) program will prepare students to be able to:
- Meet essential entry-level skills and knowledge required of an HVAC
technician
- Utilize fundamental skills required to service, troubleshoot, and repair
commercial and residential HVAC air management systems
- Understand the concepts associated with HVAC systems
- Demonstrate content knowledge in the field of HVAC
- Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate real-world work experiences and apply
textbook theory and hands-on training
Admission Requirements and Process
All applicants will be required to do a pre-enrollment interview with an Admissions Coordinator to determine the necessary requirements for entrance into the program. To be considered for enrollment, applicants must supply verification of standard high school graduation, GED completion, or proof of graduation from a foreign institution comparable to a United States secondary school; home-schooled applicants are considered upon receipt of the proper state credential.
Prerequisites.
Have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
Pass the entrance examination
Background check and drug screening where applicable
General Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalentProvide verification of standard high school graduation (transcript or diploma), GED completion, or a foreign secondary credential evaluated as equivalent to U.S. high school…
- Entrance examinationAchieve a minimum score of 13 on the Wonderlic entrance examination for this program, or provide equivalent results (SAT 870, ACT 16 or ASVAB 31).
- Pre-enrollment interviewComplete a pre-enrollment interview with an Admissions Coordinator to determine the necessary requirements for entrance into the program.
- Background check and drug screeningComplete a background check and drug screening where applicable.
Application Process
- 1Meet with an Admissions CoordinatorComplete a pre-enrollment interview with an Admissions Coordinator to determine the necessary requirements for entrance into the program.
- 2Provide proof of high school graduationArrange for your school or the issuing agency to send your high school, GED or degree credentials directly to the admissions office.
- 3Take the entrance examinationTake Southeastern College's entrance examination (minimum Wonderlic score of 13 for this program) or provide SAT, ACT or ASVAB results.
- 4Complete the enrollment processComplete the enrollment process well before the date you have chosen to enter school; this permits proper scheduling and ensures availability of classroom space.
- 5Apply for financial aidComplete the FAFSA (school code 031239) and make an appointment with a Financial Aid Officer at your campus.FAFSA Code for Boynton Beach Main Campus: 031239Complete FAFSA Application
Program Schedule
Program length. This program can be completed in 12 months for full-time students or in 24 months for part-time students.
Campus hours. Classes are in session year-round, except for the holidays and vacations listed in the Academic Calendar. The Boynton Beach and Miami Lakes campuses are open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 10:30 pm, Fridays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Start dates. The catalog publishes term dates (each term begins on a Monday; for example, the Winter 2027 semester begins January 11, 2027) but no program-specific start dates; contact the campus for the next start.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Tuition and fees (Florida). At Southeastern College, tuition and fees are charged to the student by the semester/pay period. Each semester is 16-weeks in duration for credit hour programs. Each pay period is 450 hours (900 clock hour program), 370 hours (740 clock hour program) and 500 hours (1500 clock hour program) in duration for clock hour programs. Southeastern College students are not charged by the course or by credit hours.
The catalog lists 3 semesters for this program. The following fees are charged each semester/pay period in addition to tuition, and the one-time fees are charged at enrollment:
- Tuition per 16-week semester (full-time): $12,576.00
- Technology fee (per semester/pay period): $400.00
- Student services fee (per semester/pay period): $300.00
- Program fee (per semester/pay period): $300.00
- Lab fee (per semester/pay period): $300.00
- Application fee (one-time): $50.00
- Registration fee (one-time): $95.00
- Transcript fee: $5.00
- Diploma shipping and handling fee: $100.00
Tuition for students less than full time is charged based on a pro-rata calculation at the beginning of the semester/pay period. Programs that require a student kit will be assessed a fee accordingly. Textbook prices are available on the student portal by course. If applicable, students taking online courses who have the textbooks shipped will have shipping charges assessed for them.
Financial aid. Southeastern College is approved by the U.S. Department of Education for Title IV Federal Aid Programs. Prospective students who seek financial assistance must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and make an appointment with a Financial Aid Officer. The college's aid programs include the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Direct Stafford Student Loans, Federal Direct PLUS Loans, Federal Work Study and Southeastern College and private scholarships. Federal School Code (FAFSA) for this campus: 031239.
Military and veterans. Southeastern College is approved by the Florida and North Carolina state approving agencies for veterans training, and its VA Pending Payment Policy protects students using Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) or VR&E (Chapter 31) benefits. Tuition Assistance funds are available to eligible Service members; Active Duty students must meet with their branch of service before enrolling.
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Curriculum
To receive a Diploma in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, students must complete 42.0 credit hours (1080 clock hours). This Diploma program can be completed in 12 months for full-time students and 24 months for part-time students.
The catalog course table for this program is partly garbled (some rows lack credit and clock hours, and a duplicate partial table follows it). Credits for every course are taken from the catalog course descriptions (3.5 credit hours each); clock hours are shown only where the program table prints them.
Required Courses
| Subject # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Career Outcomes
Career focus. Meet essential entry-level skills and knowledge required of an HVAC
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Southeastern College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The Boynton Beach and Miami Lakes campuses are licensed by the Commission for Independent Education (CIE), Florida Department of Education.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
