This is a G3 FastForward Grant Program: These programs are short-term training courses resulting in industry credentials for high-demand professions in our region. If you have been a Virginia resident for at least the past 12 months, you may be able to take this class for 1/3 of the full cost (FastForward price) or at $0 cost if you qualify for G3. See our
G3 Financial Assistance Grant information. Please contact our office via phone (540-868-7021) or email
Workforce@LaurelRidge.edu prior to registering.
HVAC Level 1 Program Pricing:
- Regular/Full Price: $3,795
- FastForward Price: $1,265
- FastForward plus G3 Price: $0
Course Description:
This class serves as the first level of training in the HVAC craft. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of online training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the following content:
- Core Curriculum
- Basic Safety
- Intro to Construction Math
- Intro to Hand Tools
- Intro to Power Tools
- Intro to Construction Drawings
- Basic Comm. Skills
- Employability Skills
- Introduction to the HVAC Profession
- HVAC Trade Math
- Copper and Plastic Piping Practices
- Soldering and Brazing
- Ferrous Metal Piping Practices
- Basic Electricity
- Introduction to Cooling
- Introduction to Heating & Air Distribution Systems
Two Textbooks and Online Access Code included. Computer and internet access are required for this hybrid class.