HVACR Certified Technician

The HVACR Certified Technician program is a unique, all-inclusive online training that encompasses heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.

The program is structured to provide an instruction on the skills necessary to installers and technicians who are seeking HVAC certification.

This program is truly all-encompassing, because as a part of your tuition, you will receive paid exam vouchers to take exams that lead to the most significant industry certifications.

As a part of the program, you will receive vouchers for the following exams:

• EPA 608 Refrigerant Handling Exam
• R-410A Refrigerant Handling Qualification
  Inclusion of card and certificate for refrigerant accreditation
• Your choice of Excellence or NATE certification tracks:*
  • Stage 1 Certification Exams:
    • HVAC Excellence Work Ready Exams or
    • NATE Service Core
  • Stage 2 Certification Exams:
    • HVAC Excellence AC (specialty exam) or
    • NATE AC Service Level  (EPA specialty exam)

*Students will choose which exam to take that is most relevant to their interests in the industry for both Stage 1 and Stage 2 Certification exams.

Learn to do the following as they relate to the industry:

• Learn the ins-and-outs of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration
• Successfully complete the NATE OR HVAC Excellence Core Exam
• Successfully complete the NATE OR HVAC Excellence AC Specialty Exam
• Successfully complete the EPA 608 Type I, II, and III exams

Enroll today to begin building a foundational knowledge on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Embark on the path to nationally recognized certifications that will prepare you to enter the industry as a vetted working professional.

Once you complete a basic training and pass the initial qualification exam, you can expand your accreditation and prepare for the Air Conditioning specialty certification exam. Do all of this while you build a solid industry foundation and prepare for the first stage of industry recognized HVACR Certified Technician certification processes.

An industry certification in the air conditioning specialty combined with an EPA 608 Refrigerant Handler’s License is key to gaining HVACR workforce credentials and will distinguish you as a motivated technician.

In summation, the program will prepare for the following credentials:

• EPA 608 Refrigerant Handling Exam (EPA)
• R-410A Refrigerant Handling Qualification
• In this course specifically, card and certificate for refrigerant
• Stage 1 Exams: HVAC Excellence Work Ready Exams or NATE Service Core (Your choice when it reaches the Excellence/Specialty point in the program)
• Stage 2 Certification Exams: HVAC Excellence AC (specialty exam) or NATE AC Service Level  (EPA specialty exam) **

  Exam vouchers will be included in your tuition. You'll even receive help arranging a place and time for your exams, convenient to your geographic location.

  The lessons in this program focus on learning objectives that are identified by HVACR industry groups such as HVAC Excellence, AHRI, NATE, RSES, and ACCA, as key knowledge for an HVACR technician.

  You will receive twelve (12) months total duration of access with sixty (60) day access to each module within the program.

  **NOTE: You must schedule your specialty certification exam within two weeks of program completion and schedule your exam date for within 30 days of program completion. You will not be issued a voucher beyond those 30 days.

I.        101 Fundamentals
                    A.   Measurements are important
                    B.   Heat
                    C.   Pressure
                    D.   Gas works
                    E.   Air works
                    F.    Introduction to the industry

II.        050 Math Review
                    A.   Whole numbers
                    B.   Fractions
                    C.   Decimals

III.        OSHA
                    A.   OSHA 30 Requirements
                    B.   OSHA 30 Card
                    C.   Features and Benefits

IV.        109 Basic Hand and Power Tools
                    A.   Installation Hand Tools – Sheet
                    B.   Metal and Piping
                    C.   Electronic and Power Tools

V.        111 Electrical DC Theory Plus
                    A.   Introduction to the Industry
                    B.   What is Energy?
                    C.   Atomic Theory
                    D.   Basic Circuits
                    E.   Parallel Circuits
                    F.    Power

VI.        112 Electrical AC Theory Plus
                    A.   Magnetism
                    B.   Alternating current
                    C.   Loads, Resistive and Inductive
                    D.   Capacitors
                    E.   Resistance
                    F.    Transformers

VII.        113 Electrical Common Components
                    A.   Control Methods, Temperature & Pressure
                    B.   Residential Heat / Cool Thermostats @ Low Voltage
                    C.   Really Good Relay Stuff
                    D.   Contractors go / Starters go with protection
                    E.   Power wiring
                    F.    Odds and ends around a schematic

VIII.        114 Electrical Motors
                    A.   Basic Electric Motor Theory
                    B.   Open and Hermetic Motors
                    C.   Capacitor Motors
                    D.   Three-phase Motors
                    E.   The Application of Electric Motors
                    F.    Diagnosing and Replacing Electric Motors
                    G.   ECM Motors

IX.        121 Systems Properties & Measurement
                    A.   Heat transfer concepts
                    B.   Comfort (humans and machines)
                    C.   Conditions of air
                    D.   Introduction to psychrometrics
                    E.   Using the psychrometric chart
                    F.    Air flow measurement

X.        141 Refrigeration I
                    A.   Basic Refrigeration Cycle Physics
                    B.   Condensation and Condensers
                    C.   Expansion and Metering Devices
                    D.   Evaporation and Evaporators
                    E.   Compression and Compressors
                    F.    Measure the Normal Cycle

XI.        142 HVACR Refrigeration II
                    A.   Refrigerants
                    B.   Compressor accessories and applications
                    C.   Low side accessories and applications
                    D.   High side accessories and applications
                    E.   Piping system sizing and applications
                    F.    Capacity control methods

XII.        242 R-410A Refrigerant Technology
                    A.   R - 410A Refrigerant Background
                    B.   R - 410A Refrigerant Regulatory Requirements
                    C.   R - 410A Refrigerant Basics
                    D.   R - 410A Refrigerant Safety, Handling, and Service Considerations
                    E.   R - 410A System Components, Retrofitting, and Charging
                    F.    R - 410A System Troubleshooting

XIII.        EPA 608 Refrigeration Usage Review
                    A.   Core
                    B.   Type I
                    C.   Type II
                    D.   Type III

XIV.        241 HVACR Intro to Cooling System Troubleshooting
                    A.   System Service Overview
                    B.   Service Tools/Equipment, Safety, and Quality
                    C.   System Components
                    D.   System Air Flow
                    E.   System Electrical Troubleshooting Basics
                    F.    System Mechanical Troubleshooting Basics

XV.        010-3 Customer Service
                    A.   Personal Work Habits
                    B.   Industry Paperwork and Recordkeeping
                    C.   Communications & Work Relationships

XVI.        135 Heat Pumps
                    A.   What is a Heat Pump
                    B.   Heat Pump Installation and Quality Criteria
                    C.   The Heat Pump Cooling Mode
                    D.   The Heat Pump Heating Mode
                    E.   The Heat Pump Defrost Mode
                    F.    Heat Pump Components
                    G.   Heat Pump Troubleshooting
                    H.   HVAC Excellence Accredited

This course is designed to provide all the necessary information for a technician to prepare for the EPA 608 Certification exam. Successful completion of all four lessons contained in this module will prepare technicians for the industry standard for EPA.

This program can be taken from either a Mac or a PC. On a PC, it is compatible with Windows XP and later operating systems, IE 5.5 and later browsers, Firefox (all versions), Sea Monkey (all versions), and Netscape (all versions). On a Mac, it is compatible with Safari. There are no specific computer requirements other than an Internet connection, and an email account.

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The following materials are included in this program:

• Student Handbook
• NATE or HVAC Excellence Service Core Certification exam Voucher
• NATE or HVAC Excellence AC Service Certification exam Voucher
• EPA 608 Refrigeration Handling License Exam Voucher
• Delmar: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology Textbook

This program is for you, whether you're ready to start a career in the HVACR industry or if you already work in the HVACR industry and want to expand your experience and/ or want higher accreditation. You'll begin your studies by learning the foundational concepts that support the installation, operation, design, and analysis of heating and cooling systems.

1.    Can I register for programs if I am an international student?
Yes, because ed2go programs are online you never have to actually travel to the school.  Most schools offer telephone or online registration.

2.    How long does it take to complete a program?
All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. Upon registering, you’re given twelve (12) months to complete this program.

3.    Do I have to buy additional materials?
No additional materials are required for this program.

4.    Can I get financial assistance?
ed2go courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal aid. 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.

5.    What happens when I complete the program?
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.

6.    Am I guaranteed a job?
ed2go programs will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. We don’t provide direct job placement services, but our facilitators and career counselors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job. Facilitators will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the program. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

7.    Who will be my instructor?
Each student is paired with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction.  The facilitator will be available (via e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.

8.    What software or hardware do I need in order to take online programs and what are the system requirements?
In order to take our online programs, you must have access to a computer and the Internet. You can access the program contents from any Web-enabled computer. You don’t have to use the same computer to log-in to the program every time.  We recommend that you have a word-processing program (Microsoft Word is best) and the latest version of Internet Explorer.

9.    Can I use a Mac?
Yes, you can use a Mac for this program.

10.    How can I get more information about this program?
If you have questions that are not answered on our website, please feel free to contact us via LIVE chat (click the button above).  If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please feel free to send us a question using the “Contact Us” form to the right.  You may also call us at 1-877-221-5151.  We will answer your questions promptly.

11.    When can I start the program?
Our programs are all open enrollment. You can register and start the program as soon as you are ready.
Please note: Once the program curriculum is accessed online or through submission of a material shipment confirmation, refunds cannot be issued.

12.    Why do I need this program?
It is estimated by the HVACR industry, that we are 60,000 technicians short in the U.S. today of meeting the current need. Since 1982, there has been a student enrollee decline of 71% in HVACR industry conventional programs. Additionally, it is estimated that students with a certificate degree can earn a minimum of $25,000 and within a few years and extra credentials, the sky is the limit. A Service Technician working with an HVACR company in Phoenix, Arizona, earned $142,000 last year using his sales and HVACR experience.

13.    How long is each of the HVACR program modules?
Each module is 60 days long. If, needed an extension can be purchased for additional time.

14.     I realize the length of each module is 60 days long. Can I complete the course at an accelerated pace?
Yes the modules can be completed as quickly as you wish to complete them. We have found that on the average it takes about 2.5 to 3.5 hours to move through each lesson contained within a module and study well. That has been the experience reported by past and current students. That means around 20 to 28 hours of study within a module is average to thoroughly complete a module. The 60 days in the module allows some flexibility. You must also have a passing score of 75% or higher within each module. If you finish before then, you may email your registrar to be moved ahead in the program.

15.     Is there an instructor available?
Yes, you will have a live instructor available 7am-7pm PST via phone, skype, email and online chat. If you have questions outside of these times, you may email the live faculty and receive a response and assistance within 24 hours or the next 7-7 shift.

16.    If I complete all of the coursework, will I be considered a certified technician?
The course work will properly prepare you for the industry certifications, but you must still pass the Core level and specialty level of the third party industry certification exams to be considered a certified technician. The program includes the cost of the first attempt at each exam (Core and Specialty). If you do not pass, you may retest at their own expense.

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

The time allotted to complete your program has been calculated based on the number of hours for each program, so don't worry too much about not completing in time. If, after a concerted effort, you are still unable to complete, your Student Advisor will help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that a fee will be charged for an extension.