Covington, TennesseePublic, 2-Year

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington HVAC Program

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

What Does Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington Offer HVAC Students?

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington in Covington, Tennessee offers 2 diplomas and 2 certificates in HVAC through its Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration program. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington

Schedule. The program can be taken full time or part time over four trimesters, about 16 months for the full diploma. The program lists day and night classes; the books-and-supplies lists show an evening section at the Newbern main campus and a Covington section.

Testing. The program lists EPA 608 and EPA 609 and a series of HVAC Excellence/ESCO exams, including electrical, electric heat, gas heat, oil heat, air conditioning, heat pump, refrigeration and charging, hydronic heat, combustion and carbon monoxide safety.

2 HVAC Certificates at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington

AwardTypeLength
HVAC Mechanic AssistantCertificate432 clock hours
Domestic Unit RepairCertificate864 clock hours
HVAC TechnicianDiploma1,296 clock hours
HVAC/R TechnicianDiploma1,728 clock hours, about 16 months

As listed on Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington's HVAC program page, reviewed September 26, 2026.

From Residential to Commercial Systems: What Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington Teaches

Students can exit at four points, from a 432-hour mechanic assistant certificate to the 1,728-hour HVAC/R Technician diploma, and the program lists more than a dozen HVAC Excellence/ESCO exams alongside EPA 608 and 609.

  • EPA 608 refrigerant certification
  • Refrigeration systemscommercial refrigeration
  • Electrical and wiring
  • Heating, furnaces and boilers
  • Air conditioning
  • Heat pumps and geothermal
  • Controls and building automation
  • Commercial and industrial systemscommercial refrigeration

Where You'll Train: Covington Branch Campus

  • Covington Branch Campus1600 U.S. Highway 51 South, Covington, TN 38019

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington's own site.

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Across Tennessee, the median HVAC technician wage is $55,490 a year, from $38,540 at the 10th percentile to $81,590 at the 90th, with 9,740 HVAC mechanics and installers employed. The national median is $61,010. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington HVAC FAQ

Does Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington offers 2 diplomas and 2 certificates in HVAC at Covington Branch Campus. Training covers EPA 608 refrigerant certification, refrigeration systems, electrical and wiring, heating, furnaces and boilers, air conditioning.

How Long Is the HVAC Program at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington?

HVAC Mechanic Assistant: 432 clock hours. Domestic Unit Repair: 864 clock hours. HVAC Technician: 1,296 clock hours.

Does Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington Offer Night or Weekend HVAC Classes?

The program can be taken full time or part time over four trimesters, about 16 months for the full diploma. The program lists day and night classes; the books-and-supplies lists show an evening section at the Newbern main campus and a Covington section.

Can You Get EPA 608 Certified at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington?

The program lists EPA 608 and EPA 609 and a series of HVAC Excellence/ESCO exams, including electrical, electric heat, gas heat, oil heat, air conditioning, heat pump, refrigeration and charging, hydronic heat, combustion and carbon monoxide safety.

How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Tennessee?

The median HVAC technician wage in Tennessee is $55,490 a year, and the middle half earn between $46,990 and $65,590 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. tcatnorthwest.edu: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration program page, reviewed September 26, 2026
  2. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  3. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements