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Industrial Mechanic - HVAC
Program Number: 314623
Your Degree:
Technical Diploma
Area of Study:
Construction, Manufacturing and Maintenance
Delivery Method:
Some Online/Some In Person
Estimated Time to Complete:
31 Credits | Finish diploma in 1 year
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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 are offered at the Madison Truax campus.

    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 2025-2026 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.

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  • 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

    Fall 2025

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is August 31, 2025

    Spring 2026

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is January 15, 2026

    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

    Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:

    • High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
    • GED/HSED completion
    • College transcript or Madison College experience 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
        • Credits completed at Madison College are evaluated and do not require a transcript

    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.

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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.
    • Graduate Summary

      Graduate Report Summary Overview

      202220232024
      Number of Program Graduates1647
      Number of Surveys Sent1647
      Number of Surveys Returned1016
      Percent of Surveys Returned
      Available for Employment613
      Percent Available for Employment60.0%100.0%50.0%
      Not in Labor Market
      Percent Not in Labor Market30.0%0.0%50.0%
      Available for Employment

      202220232024
      Graduates Employed513
      Percent of Graduates Employed83.3%100.0%100.0%
      Employed in Related Occupation512
      Percent Employed in Related Occupation100.0%100.0%66.7%
      Employed in Unrelated Occupation001
      Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation0.0%0.0%33.3%
      Employed - No Response000
      Percent Employed - No Response0.0%0.0%0.0%
      Seeking Employment100
      Percent Seeking Employment16.7%0.0%0.0%
      Reaction To Training at Madison College

      202220232024
      Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4)3.743.3
      Number of Satisfaction Responses614
      Very Satisfied (4)411
      Percent Very Satisfied66.7%100.0%25.0%
      Satisfied (3)203
      Percent Satisfied33.3%0.0%75.0%
      Unsatisfied (2)000
      Percent Unsatisfied0.0%0.0%0.0%
      Very Unsatisfied (1)
      Percent Very Unsatisfied0.0%0.0%0.0%
      Primary Reason for Attending Madison College

      202220232024
      Number of Primary Reason Responses916
      Preparation for Getting a Job
      Percent Preparation for Getting a Job
      Career Change
      Percent Career Change
      Improvement of Existing Skills
      Percent Improvement of Existing Skills
      Preparation for Further Education
      Percent Preparation for Further Education
      Personal Interest
      Percent Personal Interest
      Other
      Percent Other0.0%0.0%0.0%
      When Employment was Obtained

      202220232024
      Number of When Employment Obtained Responses513
      Before Enrollment011
      Percent Before Enrollment0.0%100.0%33.3%
      While Attending the College500
      Percent While Attending the College100.0%0.0%0.0%
      After Training at the College002
      Percent After Training at the College0.0%0.0%66.7%
      Location of Employment (related and unrelated)

      202220232024
      Number of Employment Location Responses613
      In College District512
      Percent In College District83.3%100.0%66.7%
      In Wisconsin, Not in District000
      Percent of In Wisconsin0.0%0.0%0.0%
      Outside of Wisconsin001
      Percent Outside Wisconsin0.0%0.0%33.3%
      Employer Location Unknown100
      Percent Location Unknown16.7%0.0%0.0%
      Salary Trend
      Salary Trend202220232024
      Full Time Employment (Related Job)Full Time Salary Count502
      Average Monthly Wage$3,797$3,791
      Average Hourly Wage$22.08$22.04
      Average Work Hours per Week43.050.042.5
      Part Time Employment (Related Job)Part Time Salary Count
      Average Hourly Wage
      Average Work Hours per Week
    • Graduate Employers

      Graduate Employers for academic year: 2024
      Employer(s)Job TitleCity*State**Positions
      Harker Heating and CoolingService Technician
      Harker Heating and CoolingApprentice

      * - 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

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