HVAC/R Certified Technician (Voucher Included)

It's no secret that skilled HVAC/R technicians are in high demand. But those with HVAC Excellence or NATE certifications have greater earning potential and more opportunities for career advancement. If you already have one-to-two years of industry experience, this course will prepare you for the next step in your career—certification.

Through hands-on simulations and in-depth course material, you will strengthen your understanding of HVAC/R service, repair, and maintenance. You will also learn about sustainable technology, environmental challenges and their solutions, industry advancements, and develop customer-facing professional skills.

By course completion, you will have the formal training and specialized knowledge to successfully sit for the HVAC Excellence Core and Professional Technician exams, the NATE Core and Specialty Test exams, and the EPA 608 certification exam. You will also receive a voucher package to take the HVAC Excellence exams.

Voucher Package

Upon completion of this course, you will receive an HVAC Excellence ESCO Group Voucher Package that includes:

• 1 Principals of Electrical and Refrigeration (Core)* exam voucher
• 1 Professional Technician exam voucher (Residential Air Conditioning recommended)
• 1 EPA 608 exam voucher

*To sit for the HVAC Excellence Core exam, you must provide two years of documented work experience. Exam proctor fees may apply.

Additionally, this course aligns with the following Professional Technician specialty areas (vouchers are not included for the below exams):

• Principals of Electrical and Refrigeration Theory
• Residential Air Conditioning
• Gas Heat
• Electric Heat
• Heat Pump Installer
• Heat Pump Service
• Light Commercial Air Conditioning
• Light Commercial Refrigeration

1. Introduction
   1. Heat, Temperature, and Pressure
   2. Matter and Energy
   3. Refrigeration and Refrigerants
2. Safety, Tools and Equipment, and Shop Practices
   1. General Safety Practices
   2. Tools and Equipment
   3. Fasteners
   4. Tubing and Piping
   5. Leak Detection, System Evacuation, and System Cleanup
   6. Refrigeration and Oil Chemistry and Management – Recovery, Recycling, and Reclaiming, and Retrofitting
   7. System Charging
   8. Calibrating Instruments
   9. Simulation: Safety Quiz
   10. Simulation: Soft Skills Quiz
3. Automatic Controls
   1. Basic Electricity and Magnetism
   2. Introduction to Automatic Controls
   3. Automatic Control Components and Applications
   4. Troubleshooting Basic Controls
   5. Advanced Automatic Controls-Direct Digital Controls (DDCs) and Pneumatics
4. Electric Motors
   1. Types of Electric Motors
   2. Application of Motors
   3. Motor Controls
   4. Troubleshooting Electric Motors
5. Commercial Refrigeration
   1. Evaporators and the Refrigeration System
   2. Condensers
   3. Compressors
   4. Expansion Devices
   5. Special Refrigeration Systems
   6. Commercial Ice Machines
   7. Special Refrigeration Applications
   8. Troubleshooting and Typical Operating Conditions for Commercial Refrigeration
6. Air-Conditioning (Heating and Humidification)
   1. Electric Heat
   2. Gas Heat
   3. Oil Heat
   4. Hydronic Heat
   5. Indoor Air Quality
7. Air-Conditioning (Cooling)
   1. Comfort and Psychometrics
   2. Refrigeration Applied to Air-Conditioning
   3. Air Distribution and Balance
   4. Installation
   5. Residential Energy Auditing
   6. Typical Conditions
   7. Troubleshooting
8. All-Weather Systems
   1. Heat Gains and Heat Losses in Structures
   2. Air Source Heat Pumps
   3. Geothermal Heat Pumps
9. Domestic Appliances
   1. Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers
   2. Room Air Conditioners
10. Commercial Air-Conditioning and Chilled-Water Systems
    1. High-Pressure, Low-Pressure, and Absorption Chilled-Water Systems
    2. Cooling Towers and Pumps
    3. Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting of Chilled-Water Air-Conditioning Systems
    4. Commercial, Packaged Rooftop, Variable Refrigerant Flow, and Variable Air Volume Systems
11. Simulation Challenge Mode: HVAC
12. Simulation Challenge Mode: Electricity for HVAC

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
• Webcam and microphone for testing.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows XP or later
• Mac: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. A 64-bit browser is required for the simulations.
• Adobe Flash Player. Click here to download the Flash Player.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to download the Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following material will be available online:

• EPA Section 608 Preparatory Manual

The following textbook will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• DEWALT HVAC Technician Certification Exam Guide

Prerequisites:

This course is designed for working HVAC/R technicians with one-to-two years of industry experience. In addition, you should have a high school diploma or GED.

However, if you do not have the previous work experience in the HVAC/R industry, we recommend our HVAC/R Technician course.

1. Can I register for courses if I am an international student?
Yes, ed2go courses are completely online. However, keep in mind that not all certifying bodies or industry-specific certifications are recognized internationally. Please review your country’s regulations prior to enrolling in courses that prepare for certification.

2. Does this course prepare for certification? 
Yes. This course prepares for the HVAC Excellence Core and Professional Technician certifications exams, the NATE Core and Specialty Test certification exams, and the EPA 608 certification exam. However, you will only be provided with an exam voucher package for HVAC Excellence exam.

3. When can I start this course? 
This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

4. How long does it take to complete this course?
After you register, you will receive (12) months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

5. What if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided? 
If you are unable to complete the course, contact your Student Advisor to help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee will be charged. If you are funded through a third-party organization, approval may also be required.

6. What kind of support will I receive? 
The course instructor will be available by email to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. Occasionally, your course may be supported by a team of industry experts. You will also be assigned a Student Advisor for academic support.

7. What happens when I complete the course?
Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

8. Am I guaranteed a job?
ed2go courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

9. Can I get financial assistance?
ed2go courses are non-credit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards may provide funding to take our courses. Additionally, you may qualify for financial assistance if you meet certain requirements. To learn more about financial assistance, click here.

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