EPA 608 Universal

This program may cost you $0 — WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant funding available for eligible Indiana residents.

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12-Week Workforce Training Program

HVAC Technician Training

You could be earning $18–$25/hr fixing AC units 90 days from now — with certifications that follow you for life.

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⏱ 6 weeks📍 internal_lms🎓 EPA 608 Universal Certification
HVAC technician working on an air conditioning unit

What you earn when you complete this program

✓EPA 608 Universal — proctored on-site
✓OSHA 10 — nationally recognized safety cert
✓State-recognized workforce training provider
✓WIOA & Workforce Ready Grant approved
✓CPR / First Aid certification

Week by week

What You'll Learn

No fluff. Every week builds toward a job-ready skill set.

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Week 1–2

HVAC Fundamentals

How heating and cooling systems work. Tools, safety, and industry standards.

Week 3–4

Electrical Systems

Wiring, circuits, controls, and electrical diagnostics on real equipment.

Week 5–6

Refrigeration Cycle

Refrigerant handling, pressure-temperature relationships, EPA 608 core concepts.

Week 7–8

System Installation & Repair

AC units, furnaces, heat pumps — install, troubleshoot, and repair.

Week 9–10

Advanced Diagnostics

Fault isolation, system performance testing, and customer communication.

Week 11

EPA 608 Exam Prep

Proctored practice exams. Core, Type I, II, III, and Universal certification prep.

Week 12

Career Readiness

Resume, job placement support, employer introductions, and certification wrap-up.

Career pathway

Training → Job → Money

HVAC is one of the highest-demand trades in Indiana. Here's where this program takes you.

Day 1 after cert

HVAC Helper / Installer

$18–$22/hr

6–12 months

HVAC Technician

$22–$30/hr

2–3 years

Senior Tech / Lead

$30–$40/hr

3–5 years

Business Owner

$60K–$100K+

Graduates qualify for entry-level HVAC helper and installer roles ($18–$22/hr) with a clear path to licensed technician ($22–$30/hr).

About This Program

A 12-week hands-on HVAC training program covering refrigeration fundamentals, electrical systems, EPA 608 certification, and real-world diagnostics. Elevate for Humanity is an approved EPA 608 proctor testing site.

Requirements

Must be 18 or older. No prior HVAC experience required. Indiana resident preferred for workforce funding eligibility.

Full Curriculum

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Module 1

HVAC Fundamentals

8 lessons · 6h▸

How heating and cooling systems work. Tools, safety, and industry standards.

  1. 1. Introduction to HVAC Systemslesson
  2. 2. Tools and Safety Equipmentlesson
  3. 3. Industry Standards and Codeslesson
  4. 4. Heat Transfer Principleslesson
  5. 5. Air Distribution Basicslesson
  6. 6. Ductwork and Airflowlesson
  7. 7. Ventilation and Indoor Air Qualitylesson
  8. 8. Module 1 Checkpointquiz

Module 2

Electrical Systems

8 lessons · 6h▸

Wiring, circuits, controls, and electrical diagnostics on real HVAC equipment.

  1. 1. Electrical Fundamentals for HVAClesson
  2. 2. Reading Wiring Diagramslesson
  3. 3. Motors and Capacitorslesson
  4. 4. Contactors and Relayslesson
  5. 5. Thermostats and Controlslesson
  6. 6. Electrical Diagnostics Lablab
  7. 7. Safety and Lockout/Tagoutlesson
  8. 8. Module 2 Checkpointquiz

Module 3

Refrigeration Cycle

9 lessons · 7h▸

Refrigerant handling, pressure-temperature relationships, and EPA 608 core concepts.

  1. 1. Refrigeration Cycle Overviewlesson
  2. 2. Refrigerants and Propertieslesson
  3. 3. Pressure-Temperature Relationshipslesson
  4. 4. Compressorslesson
  5. 5. Condensers and Evaporatorslesson
  6. 6. Metering Deviceslesson
  7. 7. Refrigerant Handling Lablab
  8. 8. EPA 608 Core Conceptslesson
  9. 9. Module 3 Checkpointquiz

Module 4

System Installation

8 lessons · 7h▸

Installing residential AC units, furnaces, and heat pumps to manufacturer and code specifications.

  1. 1. Site Assessment and Planninglesson
  2. 2. Residential AC Installationlesson
  3. 3. Furnace Installationlesson
  4. 4. Heat Pump Installationlesson
  5. 5. Ductwork Installationlesson
  6. 6. Startup and Commissioninglesson
  7. 7. Installation Lablab
  8. 8. Module 4 Checkpointquiz

Module 5

System Repair

8 lessons · 6h▸

Diagnosing and repairing common failures in residential and light commercial HVAC systems.

  1. 1. Diagnostic Approach and Processlesson
  2. 2. Compressor Failureslesson
  3. 3. Refrigerant Leaks and Rechargelesson
  4. 4. Electrical Component Replacementlesson
  5. 5. Airflow and Duct Repairslesson
  6. 6. Repair Lablab
  7. 7. Customer Communicationlesson
  8. 8. Module 5 Checkpointquiz

Module 6

Advanced Diagnostics

7 lessons · 6h▸

System performance testing, fault isolation, and advanced troubleshooting techniques.

  1. 1. System Performance Testinglesson
  2. 2. Fault Isolation Techniqueslesson
  3. 3. Using Diagnostic Toolslesson
  4. 4. Heat Pump Diagnosticslesson
  5. 5. Commercial System Basicslesson
  6. 6. Advanced Diagnostics Lablab
  7. 7. Module 6 Checkpointquiz

Module 7

EPA 608 Certification Prep

8 lessons · 6h▸

Targeted preparation for EPA 608 Universal certification — Core, Type I, II, and III sections.

  1. 1. EPA 608 Exam Overviewlesson
  2. 2. Core Section Reviewlesson
  3. 3. Type I — Small Applianceslesson
  4. 4. Type II — High-Pressure Systemslesson
  5. 5. Type III — Low-Pressure Systemslesson
  6. 6. Universal Practice Exam 1quiz
  7. 7. Universal Practice Exam 2quiz
  8. 8. EPA 608 Proctored Examexam

Module 8

OSHA 10 Safety

5 lessons · 10h▸

OSHA 10-hour construction safety certification covering hazard recognition and prevention.

  1. 1. Introduction to OSHAlesson
  2. 2. Fall Protectionlesson
  3. 3. Electrical Safetylesson
  4. 4. Personal Protective Equipmentlesson
  5. 5. OSHA 10 Certification Examexam

Module 9

CPR / First Aid

3 lessons · 4h▸

CPR and First Aid certification required by most HVAC employers for field positions.

  1. 1. CPR Fundamentalslesson
  2. 2. First Aid and AEDlesson
  3. 3. CPR / First Aid Certificationexam

Module 10

Career Readiness

5 lessons · 4h▸

Resume building, job placement support, employer introductions, and program wrap-up.

  1. 1. Resume and Interview Preplesson
  2. 2. Job Search Strategieslesson
  3. 3. Employer Partner Introductionslesson
  4. 4. Licensing and Continuing Educationlesson
  5. 5. Program Completion and Graduationorientation

Program Resources

EPA 608 Study Guide

Full exam prep — Core, Type I, II, III

Credentials & Standards

Competency framework and checksheets

HVAC Standards

Domain codes, hours, lesson map

OJT Checksheets

Skill verification forms

EPA 608 Certification

EPA 608 Universal — proctored on-site

The EPA 608 Universal exam is proctored on-site at our Indianapolis training center as part of the HVAC Technician program. Students who complete the program are prepared and scheduled for the exam before graduation.

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WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant funding covers tuition for eligible Indiana residents. EPA 608 Universal certification proctored on-site. Most students pay nothing.

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