HVAC

CTI Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Program

200 evening hours
Starting Monday, September 11, 2023

Bay Path’s CTI Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning program instructors, Irving Rounds and Milton Rivera, offer a comprehensive curriculum designed in conjunction with local industry partners. Participants can expect to learn about the various aspects of the HVAC and oil burner industry. This program, designed to equip individuals with essential skills, provides a deep understanding of installation, maintenance, and repair techniques. Students can expect to become proficient HVAC technician capable of handling electrical systems, refrigeration principles, ductwork, and oil burner systems, and be able to troubleshoot with confidence. Our facilities and industry-standard equipment ensures you receive the best training possible. With the skills and certifications acquired through our program, you'll have a wide range of employment opportunities in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Whether you're a beginner looking to enter the HVAC industry or an experienced professional seeking to upgrade your skills, our HVAC Training Program is your gateway to success. Start your journey today and become a proficient HVAC and oil burner technician capable of creating comfortable environments for a variety of spaces. Earn industry-recognized credentials that enhance your career prospects. Our program provides the opportunity to obtain certifications such as Oil Burner Tech, EPA 608, and OSHA 10, which are highly valued in the HVAC industry.

Irving Rounds has been in the HVAC-R industry for over 40 years. He had attended Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School in Lexington Massachusetts for HVACR along with other various continuing education for HVACR. Mr. Rounds retains his Massachusetts refrigeration technician and contractor’s license along with his oil burners and Sheetmetal master’s licenses and EPA 608 license (certification). He has experience in residential and commercial service and installation of HVAC-R equipment up to 180 tons, along with installation and service of oil heating equipment and installation of HVAC Sheetmetal duct systems and welding. He currently retains the job as the HVAC-R instructor at Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School in Charlton, Massachusetts.

Milton Rivera has 45 years of experience in the oil heat industry. He began his career in New York City and is currently employed at Southbridge Tire as an Oil Technician. Milton previously served on the faculty at The Peterson School of Engineering, located in Westwood, MA. He has been the instructor of the Oil Burner Technician Course in the Bay Path Adult Evening School program for over 6 years.