National Career Education

Citrus Heights, CA

HVAC/R Training

Gain the skills to earn industry-recognized certifications and degrees

Start Your HVAC/R Career with NCE in Citrus Heights

Looking for a hands-on career in HVAC? NCE’s HVAC/R Technician program provides practical training in essential skills to prepare you for a rewarding career in this high-demand field.

What You’ll Learn:
Gain hands-on experience with:

  • Electrical theory and controls
  • Basic plumbing and welding
  • Installation, servicing, and repair of residential and commercial air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems
  • Troubleshooting and maintaining EPA regulations

Certifications You Can Earn:
Prepare to test for industry-recognized certifications, including:

  • ESCO EPA Certification
  • HVAC Excellence
  • 410A Certification
  • OSHA Certification

Why Choose a Career in HVAC?

  • High Demand: HVAC Technicians are critical for maintaining comfortable environments year-round.
  • Strong Earning Potential: Salaries are comparable to electricians, varying by experience and location.
  • Year-Round Work: HVAC professionals are busy in every season, heating homes in winter and cooling them in summer.
  • Growing Job Market: The industry is projected to grow by 15% by 2026, with over 48,000 new positions expected.

What Does an HVAC Technician Do?
HVAC Technicians:

  • Install, maintain, and repair climate control systems.
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits, gas heating systems, and refrigeration units.
  • Work in diverse settings, including homes, businesses, hospitals, and construction sites.

Where Can You Work?
Graduates of NCE’s HVAC program can pursue careers with:

  • Air Conditioning/Heating companies
  • Mechanical contractors
  • Hospitals, hotels, office buildings, and more
    Or, advance to roles like Service Manager or start your own business!

NCE Advantages – Why choose us?

  • Industry Certifications – The focused industry-relevant training including certification preparation validates your skills learned to employers, in this high-growth field.
  • Hands-On Training – Apply your skills in a real-world hands-on small class size environment including all-day access to our spacious and well-equipped state-of-the-industry labs.
  • Real Learning and Mentoring – Learn from our professional industry experienced instructors rather than from a book-trained instructor.
  • Field Experience – Benefit from an externship.
  • Great Support – Receive tutoring at no charge, student advising to ensure success, and an automated library via the Internet.
  • We Always Stand by You – We support you throughout your career with job placement should you need our support with employment now and in the future.
  • High Standards – We are held to high standards for student completion and job placement rates by our accrediting body: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
  • Financial Aid – Available to those who qualify for student loans, grants, or both helping pay for their education.
  • High Growth Career – We offer programs in some of the fastest-growing fields in the healthcare industry.

Loved this place! When here for 10 months and don't regret a single day! Yes it's a college so you run into different students but the staff is amazing. I took the electrician program and the teachers did amazing! The director "Jack" very nice guy, always there for his students. Would I recommend this place for you? Definitely!!

Bogdan O., NCE Graduate
About National Career Education

NCE offers hands-on training in a variety of career fields since 1989. NCE prides itself on giving students a comprehensive career-oriented education by a highly experienced faculty. With the training you receive from NCE, you will be well-qualified to apply for an entry-level position in your chosen career path.If you have the desire to start a new and fascinating career,and begin to care for your family and yourself the way you want to, well into the future, then NCE is the right choice to turn your desire into reality!

Contact us today for more information about NCE career training.