Newbern, TennesseePublic, 2-Year

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest 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 Northwest Offer HVAC Students?

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest in Newbern, Tennessee offers 2 diplomas and 2 certificates in HVAC through its Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration program. The school awarded 24 HVAC credentials in 2024–25. It runs evening classes. Best for working adults who need evening classes.

Class Schedule and Certification Testing at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest

Schedule. Full-time and part-time options with day and night classes. Cost sheets are posted for Covington, Newbern day and Newbern evening.

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

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest by the Numbers: 24 HVAC Awards in 2024–25

HVAC certificates awarded
24
2024–25
Students enrolled
2,284
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 Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest

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

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

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

The program is accredited through HVAC Excellence and offered at Newbern (day and evening) and Covington.

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

2 Campuses Teach HVAC at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest

  • Main Campus340 Washington St, Newbern, TN 38059
  • 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 Northwest's own site.

Visit tcatnorthwest.edu

What HVAC Technicians Earn in Tennessee

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 Northwest HVAC FAQ

Does Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest Have an HVAC Program?

Yes. Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest offers 2 diplomas and 2 certificates in HVAC at Main Campus, 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 Northwest?

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

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

Full-time and part-time options with day and night classes. Cost sheets are posted for Covington, Newbern day and Newbern evening.

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

The program lists EPA 608 and 609 and a range of HVAC Excellence/ESCO exams, including electrical, electric, gas and oil heat, air conditioning, heat pump, diagnostics, 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. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 221236
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
  4. EPA Section 608 technician certification requirements