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HVAC/R Certified Technician (Voucher Included)

If you want to take your HVAC/R career to the next level, this course uses hands-on service call simulations to prepare you for industry-recognized HVAC Excellence or NATE certification.

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                                330 Course Hrs
                            

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                                    GES793
                            
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                                12 Months
                            
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Overview

If you have more than a year of HVAC/R experience, this course will prepare you for the next step—certification. HVAC/R technicians are in demand, but certified technicians can earn more and have better career opportunities.

This HVAC online training course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to maintain and troubleshoot complex heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. You will be provided with hands-on guidance through videos, reading assignments, service call simulations, and practical applications.

With content aligning to the latest industry standards, you will be prepared for the HVAC Excellence or NATE certification exams by the end of this course. You will also receive a voucher package to take the HVAC Excellence exams. However, please research your state's requirements prior to enrollment to ensure this course is the right fit for you.

Certification Exams

By course completion, you will be fully prepared to sit for the HVAC Excellence Core and Professional Technician exams, the NATE Core and Specialty Test exams, and the EPA 608 certification exam.

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

1 Principals of Electrical and Refrigeration Theory (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 exams below):

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

*Proctor fees may apply

Objective

Outline

Introduction

Heat, Temperature, and Pressure
Matter and Energy
Refrigeration and Refrigerants

Safety, Tools and Equipment, and Shop Practices

General Safety Practices
Tools and Equipment
Fasteners
Tubing and Piping
Leak Detection, System Evacuation, and System Cleanup
Refrigeration and Oil Chemistry and Management – Recovery, Recycling, and Reclaiming, and Retrofitting
System Charging
Calibrating Instruments
Simulation: Safety Quiz
Simulation: Soft Skills Quiz

Automatic Controls

Basic Electricity and Magnetism
Introduction to Automatic Controls
Automatic Control Components and Applications
Troubleshooting Basic Controls
Advanced Automatic Controls-Direct Digital Controls (DDCs) and Pneumatics

Electric Motors

Types of Electric Motors
Application of Motors
Motor Controls
Troubleshooting Electric Motors

Commercial Refrigeration, Part 1

Evaporators and the Refrigeration System
Condensers
Compressors

Commercial Refrigeration, Part 2

Expansion Devices
Special Refrigeration Systems
Commercial Ice Machines

Commercial Refrigeration, Part 3

Special Refrigeration Applications
Troubleshooting and Typical Operating Conditions for Commercial Refrigeration

Air-Conditioning (Heating and Humidification)

Electric Heat
Gas Heat
Oil Heat
Hydronic Heat
Indoor Air Quality

Air-Conditioning (Cooling)

Comfort and Psychometrics
Refrigeration Applied to Air-Conditioning
Air Distribution and Balance
Installation
Residential Energy Auditing
Typical Conditions
Troubleshooting

All-Weather Systems

Heat Gains and Heat Losses in Structures
Air Source Heat Pumps
Geothermal Heat Pumps

Domestic Appliances

Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers
Room Air Conditioners

Commercial Air-Conditioning and Chilled-Water Systems

High-Pressure, Low-Pressure, and Absorption Chilled-Water Systems
Cooling Towers and Pumps
Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting of Chilled-Water Air-Conditioning Systems
Commercial, Packaged Rooftop, Variable Refrigerant Flow, and Variable Air Volume Systems

Simulation Challenge Mode: HVAC
Simulation Challenge Mode: Electricity for HVAC
Soft Skills and the HVACR Technician

Communication
Decision-Making
Time Management
Problem Solving
Accepting Responsibility

Requirements

Prerequisites

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Instructor

Mike Baker

Mike Baker has been an instructor since 2011. Previously, he was HVAC Program Director at both Virginia College and Vista College. Baker was a HVAC technician for several decades and has experience hiring, training, and managing HVAC Technicians. He holds numerous HVAC Excellence certifications, several Green Mechanical Council certifications, an EPA 608 Universal certification, and Emerson Climate Technology certifications. He has served as both an HVAC Excellence Instructor and Exam Proctor.

FAQs

Does this course prepare for a 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.

When can I start the course?

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

How long does it take to complete this course?

This course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive twelve (12) months to complete the course.

What if I don't have enough time to complete my course within the time frame provided?

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

What kind of support will I receive?

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

What happens when I complete the course?

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Am I guaranteed a job?

This course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

Can I get financial assistance?

This course is non-credit, so it does not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements. Financing is available from select schools. Learn more about financial assistance.

How can I get more information about this course?

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