Blackwood, New JerseyPrivate for-Profit, 2-Year

Pennco Tech-Blackwood HVAC Program

2 certificates, with training in EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring.

What Does Pennco Tech-Blackwood Offer HVAC Students?

Pennco Tech-Blackwood in Blackwood, New Jersey offers 2 certificates in HVAC through its Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration program. NCES lists the whole program at $23,750 in tuition and fees over 9 months. The school awarded 164 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Pennco Tech-Blackwood

Schedule. Students can attend the day program (35 weeks, 34 hours a week) or the modified evening program (80 weeks, 12 hours a week), full or part time.

Testing. The school provides Section 608 (EPA) certification testing as part of the program; a TracPipe certification is also offered.

Pennco Tech-Blackwood HVAC Program Cost: $23,750

Whole program
$23,750
1,200 clock hours, 9 months
HVAC certificates awarded
164
2024–25
Students enrolled
875
school-wide, Fall 2024

Tuition and fees are for a full-time year. Awards count HVAC credentials conferred. Graduation rate and enrollment cover the whole school. Source: NCES College Navigator.

2 HVAC Certificates at Pennco Tech-Blackwood

AwardTypeLength
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (Day School) CertificateCertificate1,200 clock hours (35 weeks)
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (Modified, Evening School) CertificateCertificate960 clock hours (80 weeks)

As listed on Pennco Tech-Blackwood's HVAC program page, reviewed September 26, 2026.

From Residential to Commercial Systems: What Pennco Tech-Blackwood Teaches

Students complete a full residential install from bare wall to operating system and cover solar and geothermal heating along with Manual J and Manual D sizing.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systemscommercial refrigeration
  • Electrical and wiring
  • Heating, furnaces and boilershydronics
  • Air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermalsolar/geothermal
  • Controls and building automation
  • Ductwork, airflow and sheet metal
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial refrigeration

Where You'll Train: Blackwood Campus

  • Blackwood Campus99 Erial Rd, Blackwood, NJ 08012

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Pennco Tech-Blackwood's own site.

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What HVAC Technicians Earn in New Jersey

Across New Jersey, the median HVAC technician wage is $74,450 a year, from $48,020 at the 10th percentile to $116,550 at the 90th, with 10,330 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Pennco Tech-Blackwood HVAC FAQ

Does Pennco Tech-Blackwood Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Pennco Tech-Blackwood offers 2 certificates in HVAC at Blackwood Campus. Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning.

How Much Does the HVAC Program at Pennco Tech-Blackwood Cost?

NCES College Navigator lists $23,750 in tuition and fees and $1,430 in books and supplies for the whole 9-month program.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Pennco Tech-Blackwood?

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (Day School) Certificate: 1,200 clock hours (35 weeks). Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (Modified, Evening School) Certificate: 960 clock hours (80 weeks).

Does Pennco Tech-Blackwood Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

Students can attend the day program (35 weeks, 34 hours a week) or the modified evening program (80 weeks, 12 hours a week), full or part time.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at Pennco Tech-Blackwood?

The school provides Section 608 (EPA) certification testing as part of the program; a TracPipe certification is also offered.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in New Jersey?

The median HVAC technician wage in New Jersey is $74,450 a year, and the middle half earn between $56,700 and $96,910 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. penncotech.edu: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 186052
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements