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Program Overview
As a student in the Industrial Mechanic HVAC program at Madison College, you will:
- Learn skills necessary to install, troubleshoot and repair a variety of residential, commercial and industrial HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
- Develop residential and commercial processing applications.
- Earn refrigerant 410A safety and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifications.
- Understand HVAC retrofit requirements, the use of alternative refrigerants and associated oils.
- Build automation systems using computer and electronic controls.
- Combine management strategies and programmable control applications to cut energy costs and increase efficiency.
- Train on specialized diagnostic equipment and tools used in the HVAC refrigeration industry.
Program Details
Students in the Industrial Mechanic - HVAC program can attend full or part time.
Industrial Mechanic - HVAC classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
- Madison - Truax
Careers
Earning your one-year technical diploma in the Industrial Mechanic - HVAC program at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work in:
- Facility Maintenance
- Residential, Commercial or Industrial HVAC/Refrigeration service Technician
- Building Automated controls Service Technician
- Building Automated controls Programmer
- HVAC/Refrigeration Installer to include: sheet metal worker, pipe fitter and controls specialist
With additional education and or work experience graduates may find employment as:
- Journeyman Pipe Fitter
- Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
- Facilities Maintenance Manager
- HVAC/Refrigeration or Controls Service Manager
- Controls Installation Foreman
- HVAC/Refrigeration Construction Site Foreman
- Construction Project Manager
- Owner HVAC/Refrigeration Service Company
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2022-2023 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
First SemesterOne of the following math courses (or higher-level courses that can be found on your degree progress report):Second Semester -
Admission
To Apply
Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today!
International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.
Application Dates
Spring 2024
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is January 15, 2024
Fall 2024
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is August 31, 2024
Admission Requirements
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. Education Completion
Official transcripts must be sent from the institutions you attended and indicate one of the following:- High school transcript (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED transcript
- College transcript(s) showing:
- Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
- At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
- The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
- Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
Additional Notes
Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Industrial Mechanic - HVAC career.
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Career Outcomes
Madison College Industrial Mechanic - HVAC program graduates are prepared to do the following:
Lifelong learning: Develop philosophy rutted in continuing education focused on enhancing professional growth.
Technical Skills: Install, trouble shoot, diagnose and repair HVAC/Refrigeration mechanical equipment as well as electronic, pneumatic and automated control systems. Exposure to Facility management strategies and processes that are used to streamline efficiency and cut energy consumption costs.
Employability: Demonstrate good work ethics and reliable behavior highly valued by our industry including:
- Assuming responsibility for decisions and actions
- Utilizing time and stress management
- Display hard work and initiative
- Creativity and logical thinking
- Flexibility and teamwork
- Conscious effort to apply all safety measures as well as follow regulatory codes and established operating procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal communications to customers, coworkers, and supervisors using positive interpersonal skills such as respect, integrity and professionalism.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2020 2021 2022 Number of Program Graduates 9 13 16 Number of Surveys Sent 8 13 16 Number of Surveys Returned 5 9 10 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 5 7 6 Percent Available for Employment 100.00% 100.00% 75.00% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 0.00% 28.60% 37.50% Available for Employment
2020 2021 2022 Graduates Employed 4 7 5 Percent of Graduates Employed 80.00% 100.00% 83.30% Employed in Related Occupation 2 6 5 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 50.00% 85.70% 100.00% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 2 1 0 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 50.00% 14.30% 0.00% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Seeking Employment 1 0 1 Percent Seeking Employment 20.00% 0.00% 16.70% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2020 2021 2022 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3 3.4 3.7 Number of Satisfaction Responses 5 7 6 Very Satisfied (4) 1 3 4 Percent Very Satisfied 20.00% 42.90% 66.70% Satisfied (3) 3 4 2 Percent Satisfied 60.00% 57.10% 33.30% Unsatisfied (2) 1 0 0 Percent Unsatisfied 20.00% 0.00% 0.00% Very Unsatisfed (1) 0 0 0 Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2020 2021 2022 Number of Primary Reason Responses 5 9 9 Preparation for Getting a Job 2 2 5 Percent Preparation for Getting a Job 40.00% 22.20% 55.60% Career Change 3 2 1 Percent Career Change 60.00% 22.20% 11.10% Improvement of Existing Skills 0 3 0 Percent Improvement of Existing Skills 0.00% 33.30% 0.00% Preparation for Further Education 0 2 3 Percent Preparation for Further Education 0.00% 22.20% 33.30% Personal Interest 0 0 0 Percent Personal Interest 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Other 0 0 0 Percent Other 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% When Employment was Obtained
2020 2021 2022 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 4 7 5 Before Enrollment 1 1 0 Percent Before Enrollment 25.00% 14.30% 0.00% While Attending the College 3 5 5 Percent While Attending the College 75.00% 71.40% 100.00% After Training at the College 0 1 0 Percent After Training at the College 0.00% 14.30% 0.00% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2020 2021 2022 Number of Employment Location Responses 2 5 6 In College District 2 5 5 Percent In College District 100.00% 100.00% 83.30% In Wisconsin, Not in District 0 0 0 Percent of In Wisconsin 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Outside of Wisconsin 0 0 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Employer Location Unknown 0 0 1 Percent Location Unknown 0.00% 0.00% 16.70% Salary Trend 2020 2021 2022 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 2 5 5 Average Monthly Wage $4,091 $4,780 $3,797 Average Hourly Wage $23.78 $27.79 $22.08 Average Work Hours per Week 41 41 43 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 1 Average Hourly Wage $18.50 Average Work Hours per Week 28 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2022 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions 608 Mechanical Service Technician Poynette Bleich Heating Service Technician Rio Dave Jones Plumbing & Heating, Inc HVAC Service Technician/Intern Monona Edgewater Hotel Engineer Madigan Refrigeration Refrigeration Technician * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.
*** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu
