How much does trade school cost at Quality Training Centers?

One all-in tuition covers everything — enrollment, books, lab materials, exams, and a professional tool kit you keep. It's a fraction of what most Las Vegas programs charge, with weekly and monthly payment plans, financing options, workforce funds, and VA benefits available. See the program and financing pages for full details.

Does Quality Training Centers accept VA benefits?

Yes — the school is approved for veteran training benefits.

Trade School In Las Vegas

HVAC, Electrical, Refrigeration, EPA Certification

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Las Vegas Trade Careers Start Here

Quality Training Centers is a licensed trade school in Las Vegas that has trained HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical technicians at the same Westwood Drive campus since 1994. Our 12-week, hands-on programs run four hours a day — morning, afternoon, or evening — so you can train for a new career while keeping your day job. No four-year wait. No mountain of debt. A skilled trade this city needs 365 days a year.

Every program is built with the contractors who hire our graduates: classes capped at 20 students, labs stocked with 80+ real units, EPA 608 certification testing right on campus, and lifetime placement assistance backed by more than 200 Las Vegas employers — from residential HVAC and electrical contractors to the casinos and resorts on the Strip. Whether it’s your first career or a fresh start at 40, students come to us from across the valley — Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas — for one reason: to be job-ready in 12 weeks.

Since 199432 years in Las Vegas

12 WeeksJob-ready, hands-on

4.9★900+ Google reviews

For LifeLifetime placement assistance

20 MaxStudents per class

200+Las Vegas employers

Trade School Programs in Las Vegas

12 Weeks · EPA 608 IncludedHVAC & RefrigerationAir conditioning, heating, and commercial refrigeration in one program — including walk-ins, freezers, and ice machines, the equipment behind every casino and restaurant in town. EPA 608 prep and exam on campus. Explore the HVAC program »

12 Weeks · NEC-BasedElectrical TechnicianResidential and commercial wiring, transformers, motors, and controls — trained against the National Electrical Code in our dedicated wiring lab. Explore the electrical program »

12 Weeks · 4 CoursesRefrigeration TechnologyLas Vegas’s only standalone refrigeration track, built into our HVAC program — with a test-out path for experienced techs. Explore refrigeration »

Test On CampusEPA 608 CertificationThe federal certification every refrigerant-handling tech must carry. Preparation and proctored testing on campus — over 1,500 technicians certified. EPA 608 details »

Veterans · VA ApprovedMilitary & VeteransUse your VA benefits to go from service to a skilled trade in 12 weeks — we’re approved for veteran training benefits and proud of the vets in our labs. Military & VA details »

Plenty of Ways to PayStudent FinancingWeekly and monthly payment plans, financing options, workforce program funds for those who qualify, and VA benefits — cost shouldn’t be what stops you. See financing options »

For EmployersCustom & Team TrainingUpskill your existing crew — custom programs built for Las Vegas contractors, casinos, and facilities teams. Custom training »

En Español¿Hablas Español?Las clases se imparten en inglés, pero te atendemos en español durante todo el proceso — preguntas, visita e inscripción. Ver información en español »

What’s Next at QTC

32 years in, we’re still building. Two announcements — and a chance to be first in line for both.

QTC FLEX

Hybrid Training · In Development

Learn the theory at home. Master the hands-on in our labs. FLEX is our coming hybrid format: coursework online, on your schedule — then the wrenching, wiring, and diagnostics where they belong: on real equipment, on campus, with an instructor beside you.

FLEX is pending approval by the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education. Enrollment is not yet open.

More Trades Are Coming

Plumbing · Welding · In Development

Plumbing and Welding programs are in development for the Westwood Drive campus — the same hands-on, job-ready format our HVAC and electrical graduates know.

Both are pending approval by the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education. Enrollment is not yet open, and applications can’t be accepted until state approval is granted.

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We build people. We build careers. We build America.

Our Core Values Spell BUILD

These aren’t posters on a wall. They’re how we hire, how we teach, and what we expect from every student who walks through our doors — because they’re exactly what Las Vegas employers hire for.

Be the StandardExcellence

Train like a professional from day one. Early is on time, look the part, do the work right — so when an employer walks through our labs, they’re looking at their next hire.

Understand the Outcome. And Deliver.Accountability

Know what winning looks like and own the result. Every lab, every lesson, every week is measured against one outcome: you, job-ready in 12 weeks. Busy isn’t done — finished, tested, and verified is done.

Improve Every DayGrowth

Stay curious. Take the feedback. Sharpen one thing every day. The best technicians never stop learning — that habit starts here.

Leave It BetterStewardship

The place, the process, the person. Leave every lab station, every job site, and every team better than you found it. “Not my job” isn’t in our vocabulary.

Do the Right ThingIntegrity

Tell the truth. Own mistakes fast. Keep your promises. Choose right over easy — especially when nobody’s watching. It’s how we’ve operated since 1994.

How We’re Different From Traditional Schools

QTC was built around a single question: what would a trade school look like if the contractor hiring the graduate was the customer — not the student? That answer is this school, and it changes everything below it. Most schools optimize for enrollment; we optimize for what happens after graduation.

	Traditional School	Quality Training Centers
Primary goal	Enrollment numbers	Placement & retention
The product	The education	The hire-ready technician
The customer	The student	The contractor
Quality metric	Graduation rate	Day-one billable performance
Curriculum	Textbook theory	Contractor-driven

What Skilled Trades Pay in Las Vegas

Per the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025, Las Vegas metro): HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn a median of $60,240 a year, with experienced techs reaching $88,870 and up. Electricians earn a median of $70,890, with top earners at $121,200. Nevada projects 14–17% growth in both trades through 2034 — roughly 1,400 openings every year between them. These are careers that can’t be outsourced and can’t be automated.

And there are plenty of ways to pay for training: weekly and monthly payment plans, financing options, workforce program funds for those who qualify, and VA benefits. See your financing options »

Placement Assistance. For Life.

At most schools, the relationship ends the day you graduate. At QTC, graduation is when it starts working for you. Your certificate comes with something no traditional school offers: a career services team in your corner for the rest of your working life — not for ninety days, not for your first job. For life.

Your first jobCareer services support for every graduate, backed by 200+ Las Vegas employers who hire from our labs — residential contractors, commercial shops, casinos, and resorts.

Your next jobReady to move up two years in — or five, or ten? Call us. We connect QTC graduates with hiring employers at every stage of their careers, not just the first one.

Your networkThousands of QTC graduates are already working across the Las Vegas valley. Train here and you join a hiring network that’s been growing since 1994.

See how it works on our Career Services page »

Once a Student, Always a Student.

We really mean this one. Graduate from QTC and the door never closes behind you. Need a refresher on brazing two years into the job? A second pass at motor controls before a promotion? Come back and sit the module again — and again, as many times as you need. Trades evolve, equipment changes, and careers have seasons. Your school shouldn’t expire. Ours doesn’t.

Quality Training Centers Testimonials

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   Jarad Cole 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you want to jump start a good career, or learn a trade, you should at least check in to this place. I considered other vocational schools, but came to the conclusion that in comparison this establishment is the way to go. For a fraction of the time and money as some of the alternatives, this school offers you a fast paced, hands on, engaging style of learning the skills and language you should know before you get out there in the field. All of the staff are very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. I just finished HVAC training, and I am excited to be starting another class next week.
  
 
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   Eber Dias 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great classroom experience,  knowledgeable instructors,  friendly staff and all you would expect from a top tier school.
  
 
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   Nelo D 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This school has great curriculum and attentive staff,  the course has a good mix of lab/ classroom time. My instructor Mario really knew the subject matter and overall it was a great learning experience.
  
 
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   Jose Armando Saldivar Diaz [Transportation] 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The HVAC course at Quality Training Centers is top notch. It’s a combination of class work and hands on labs that prepare you for a career in air conditioning and heating. The instructor Mario is very knowledgeable and overall a great teacher. I would recommend this 3 month and affordable course to anyone.
  
 
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   Carlos Manzanares 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I just finished my 12 week training and I took Mario’s class. I learned a lot in those 12 weeks. All the staff is patient and works with you. Mario makes sure you understand what he teaches you, he is very helpful and very hands on. I can say my experience through this course was nothing but great. Thank you to Mario and all the staff.
  
 
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   kennith james 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I want to take this time to thank everyone in this facility. My wife and I had been looking everywhere in google the best training school for HVAC. We called and stumbled on a lot of places. Then we came by and called this place. We were able to speak to someone and came by for a tour of the school. That same week I had enroll myself due to the professionalism of Maddie. She provided me some options of how I can enroll on these program little did I know that I can also do refrigeration after I am done with HVAC. Every review on this google is all true. They are very professional and willing to help you grow within your career path you choose. I had the best instructor Mario that had guided me whenever I have questions. Lonnie made a great first impression to my wife and kids by that screaming monkeys lol. Thank you again. I would definitely recommend this place.
  
 
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   Jeremiah Sterba 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just finished school here and it was the greatest experience. I learned more then I thought I would. Mario is a excellent teacher really hands on and cares about all the students and makes sure they learn what he is teaching he gives everyone his full attention and answers every question and really explains until you understand. I highly  recommend quality training center and if you can request Mario for a teacher if you really want a good education I feel fully ready for my career
  
 
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   Arcadio Salcedo 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great school if you're looking to transition into the HVAC field. Pete is very knowledgeable and hands off instructor.
  
 
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   Lamar Stevenson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I learned a lot at the school it’s a really good school to go to and Pete he’s the best teacher
  
 
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   Carl Gagnon 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I took the HVAC training and have to say I was very impressed with the knowledge of all of the staff. My day to day instructor was Pete who had a great way about him to keep us involved and interested. Pete has great story's to tell to go along with all of his knowledge. Every one on the staff is friendly and easy going. I would highly recommend to any one who is interested in a career in HVAC or Refrigeration give them a call.

What Our Graduates Say

★★★★★4.9 out of 5· 900+ Google reviews

★★★★★

“Great classroom experience, knowledgeable instructors, friendly staff and all you would expect from a top tier school.”

Eber Dias

Google Review

★★★★★

“I just finished my 12 week training and I took Mario’s class. I learned a lot in those 12 weeks. All the staff is patient and works with you.”

Carlos Manzanares

Google Review

★★★★★

“The HVAC course at Quality Training Centers is top notch. It’s a combination of class work and hands on labs that prepare you for a career in air conditioning and heating.”

Jose Armando Saldivar Diaz

Google Review

★★★★★

“Just finished school here and it was the greatest experience. I learned more than I thought I would. Mario is an excellent teacher, really hands on and cares about all the students.”

Jeremiah Sterba

Google Review

★★★★★

“I took the HVAC training and have to say I was very impressed with the knowledge of all of the staff. My instructor was Pete, who had a great way about him to keep us involved and interested.”

Carl Gagnon

Google Review

★★★★★

“This school has great curriculum and attentive staff, the course has a good mix of lab/classroom time. My instructor Mario really knew the subject matter and overall it was a great learning experience.”

Nelo D

Google Review

★★★★★

“I want to take this time to thank everyone in this facility. My wife and I had been looking everywhere in Google for the best training school for HVAC.”

Kennith James

Google Review

★★★★★

“If you want to jump start a good career, or learn a trade, you should at least check into this place. I considered other vocational schools, but came to the conclusion that this establishment is the way to go.”

Jarad Cole

Google Review

See What It’s Like to Be a Student Here

Don’t take our word for it — watch it. On the QTC YouTube channel and podcast, you’ll walk the labs, hear graduates tell their stories in their own words, and see exactly what 12 weeks at Quality Training Centers looks like before you ever set foot on campus.

Podcast: From dead-end jobs to hired HVAC tech in 90 days at Las Vegas trade school Quality Training Centers

From Dead-End Jobs to Hired HVAC Tech in 90 Days
Graduate story · Podcast

Is trade school worth it in Las Vegas? The honest truth from Quality Training Centers

Is Trade School Worth It in Las Vegas? The Honest Truth
Including who it’s NOT for

Why he skipped the $40K school for HVAC training in Las Vegas

Why He Skipped the $40K School for HVAC in Vegas
Student story

WATCH ON YOUTUBE

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quality Training Centers licensed?

Yes — we’re licensed by the State of Nevada and have trained Las Vegas technicians at the same campus since 1994. We’re also EPA-approved to administer Section 608 certification testing on site.

How long are the programs?

Both the HVAC & Refrigeration program and the Electrical program run 12 weeks — Monday through Thursday, 4 hours a day.

Can I keep my job while I train?

That’s exactly how the schedule is built. Classes run 4 hours a day with morning, afternoon, and evening time slots, so most of our students train around full-time work.

Do I need experience to enroll?

No experience needed. You’ll need a high school diploma or GED — or to pass a simple mechanical aptitude test if you’re past compulsory school age.

How much does it cost?

One all-in tuition covers everything — enrollment, books, lab materials, exams, and a professional tool kit you keep. It’s a fraction of what most Las Vegas programs charge, and there are plenty of ways to pay: weekly and monthly plans, financing options, workforce funds, and VA benefits. See financing options or visit a program page for full details.

Is the EPA 608 certification included?

Yes. EPA 608 preparation and the proctored exam are included in the HVAC & Refrigeration program, and you take the test right on campus.

Will you help me find a job after I graduate?

Yes — and not just your first one. We provide lifetime placement assistance: career services support for every graduate, backed by more than 200 Las Vegas employers, from residential contractors to the casinos and resorts on the Strip. Once a student, always a student.

Do you accept VA benefits?

Yes — we’re approved for veteran training benefits. Visit our Military page for details.

¿Ofrecen atención en español?

Sí. Las clases se imparten en inglés, pero nuestro equipo te atiende en español durante todo el proceso — preguntas, visita al campus e inscripción. Ver la información en español »

When does the next class start?

New groups start about every 6 weeks. Call (702) 597-0861 or book a campus tour to get the next start date.

Come See the School — 15 Minutes Tells You Everything

Walk the labs, meet the instructors, and see the 80+ real units you’ll train on. Fifteen minutes on campus tells you more than an hour online. Call (702) 597-0861 or book your tour below. Quality Training Centers — 3139 Westwood Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109. Training Las Vegas technicians since 1994.

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