About the Course

Granite State Trade School offers a comprehensive in-person HVAC program as an alternative to our e-Learning HVAC course. This two-year program meets in the evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., two nights per week, and is structured into four semesters, each consisting of 75 hours of instruction. Students begin with HVAC 101 and progress through HVAC 401 to earn their HVAC Certificate.

Course Content Includes:
Thermodynamics and HVAC/R fundamentals
Installation, repair, and maintenance of HVAC/R equipment
Refrigerant cycle theory and practices
Use of tools, meters, and measuring devices
Control systems, condensers, furnaces, heat pumps, and split systems
General customer service and professional skills

Tuition:
$1,975 per semester
Total program cost: $7,900 (significantly lower than comparable programs costing up to $16,000)
All classes are held at Granite State Trade School, 42 Old Manchester Road, Raymond, NH unless otherwise noted.

We reserve the right to reschedule classes if necessary.

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What's Covered

HVACR I (75 Hours)

  • Introduction to HVACR Trade
  • Fundamentals
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Selling and Customer Service
  • Total 300-Hour Certificate Course
HVACR II (75 Hours)

  • Systems and Componenets
  • Troubleshooting
  • Installation Techniques
  • Psychometrics
  • Basic Sizing Techniques
HVACR III (75 Hours)

  • Understanding
  • Troubleshooting and Servicing
  • Testing
  • Adjusting and Balancing Techniques
  • Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers
  • Commercial Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
  • Indoor Air Quality
HVACR IV (75 Hours)

  • Heat Pump Systems and Components
  • Air-Source Heat Pumps
  • Geothermal Heat Pumps
  • Energy and Efficiency

HVAC 101 – Evenings

Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 PM to 8:30 PM.
In-house classroom only.
Text book included.

Upcoming Sessions:
Classes begin September 8, 2026

HVAC 101 - Evenings

HVAC 201 – Evenings

Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 PM to 8:30 PM.
In house classroom only.
Text book included.

Upcoming Courses:
Classes begin January, 2027

HVAC 201 - Evenings

HVAC 301 – Evenings

Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 PM to 8:30 PM.
In-house classroom only.
Text book included.

Upcoming Classes:
Course begins September 14, 2026

HVAC 301 - Evenings

HVAC 401 – Evenings

Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 PM to 8:30 PM.
Text book included.

Upcoming Courses:
Classes begin January 2027

HVAC 401 - Evenings