Environmental Systems & Refrig Tech

Wenatchee Valley College ETPL
The WVC Environmental Systems and Technology (ESRT) program prepares graduates for a wide variety of entry-level jobs as: Service technician; mechanics; maintenance personnel; application engineers; electronic temperature controls specialists; environmental systems designers. The ESRT program combines theory classes with practical, hands-on shop work. Classes cover: refrigeration principles; applied electricity; heating systems; control fundamentals; indoor air quality; boiler systems; blueprints; basic welding.

Financial information

Total tuition

$13,524.50

Total required fees

$845.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Wenatchee, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

106

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

ATS

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

N/A

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Completion rate

70%

Employment rate

86%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$26.16

Typical (median) annual earnings

$54,794.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Other Industries

47%

Construction

40%

Manufacturing

13%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
35
Completion rate
70%
Average number of students who completed each year
12
Gender
Male
100%
Female
0%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
43%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
55%
Multi-racial
0%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
10%
20 to 29
48%
30 to 39
20%
40 to 49
8%
50 and over
14%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
7%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
69%
Some college experience, but no degree
4%
Certificate or AA
16%
BA or higher
4%