School Policies & Information

This page provides the school’s official policies in plain text format for easier reading and reference.

1. 1. Courses Offered

   All courses are classified as Vocational Technical courses:

   • Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Fundamentals
   • Gas Furnace Trouble Shooting
   • Residential AC & Heat Pump Service
   • EPA Seminar

2. 2. Administration

   Ben Engelking

   Post Office Box 150
   Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
   Telephone: (425) 778-2510

3. 3. Instructor Qualifications

   • Head Master Engelking: Journeyman Refrigeration Mechanic, 06 Master Electrician, 40+ years field experience
   • Troy Sprague: HVAC Technician, 25+ years field experience, 20 years teaching
   • Crawford Engelking: HVAC Technician, 10 years field experience, 5 years teaching

4. 4. Course Duration

   • ACHP Fundamentals: 8 weeks, 96 hours
   • Gas Furnace Class: 2 weeks plus 2 Saturdays, 40 hours
   • Refrigeration Controls: 1 week (4 evening classes), 12 hours
   • EPA Seminar/Test: 1 Saturday, 6 hours
   • RS 103 Residential Service: 1 week, 48 hours

5. 5. Calendar

   See the class schedule for upcoming dates. No legal holidays are observed.

6. 6. Class Hours

   • ACHP105 (Mon-Thu): Evenings 6:30 - 9:30 PM
   • GS102 (Mon-Thu): Evenings 6:30 - 9:30 PM + 2 Saturdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
   • HP & Mini-splits (Mon-Sat): Day class 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

7. 7. Job Placement

   The school cannot guarantee job placement, but actively assists students to find entry-level HVAC careers with local contractors.

8. 8. Student Conduct

   Students will abide by the written conduct code. Disputes are handled by the Dispute Resolution Center of Snohomish County, Everett, WA.

   Read the official Student Conduct Code and Refund Policy.

9. 9. Attendance Policy

   If more than 4 classes are unexcused absences, the student is placed on probation. An additional unexcused absence will cause termination from the program.

   Note: Attendance is critical. More than 4 unexcused absences triggers probation; a 5th results in program termination.

10. 10. Grading & Progress

    PASS / NO PASS system. Approximately 15 tasks per week for ACHP courses. Each task must be proficiently demonstrated to the instructor prior to sign-off. EPA Seminar is informational only.

11. 11. Facilities

    Commercial shops of nearly 1,400 sq ft with 12 workbench stations for teams of 2 students, equipped with general hand tools of the trade.

12. 12. Maximum Class Size

    24 students per session.

13. 13. Financial Aid

    The school does not have financial aid, and does not accept PELL grants, student loans, or veteran funding.

    Note: No financial aid, PELL grants, student loans, or veteran funding are accepted.

14. 14. Refund Policy

    The refund policy follows the requirements as set forth by Washington State Law. The $100 deposit is fully refundable if canceled within 5 business days.

15. 15. Tuition & Payment

    A $100 deposit is required to secure your seat. The deposit is fully refundable if you cancel within 5 business days of signing. Payment in full is due by the first night of class.

    Payment summary: $100 refundable deposit required at enrollment. Full balance due on the first night of class.

16. 16. Certification

    Upon completion of the respective Tasks for Success, a Certification of Completion will be awarded for each class completed.

17. 17. Prior Credit

    Prior credit may be given for applicable previous education and training. Students may challenge items on the first day of class.

18. 18. Records

    Student transcripts are kept at the HVAC School and made available to the student and others as provided under the law.

19. 19. Licensing

    This school is licensed under Chapter 28C.10 RCW.

    Inquiries:
    Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
    128 10th Ave SW, Sixth Floor
    PO Box 43105
    Olympia, WA 98504-3105
    (360) 753-5673