HVAC Course Outline

Estimated Length of program:
4-6 months, self-paced

Certification Results:
EPA Section 608 Type I or Universal

Program Goal:
To prepare students to sit for the EPA Section 608 Type I or Universal (includes Type I, II and III) certification exams and gain entry-level employment as an HVACR Technician.

Program Outcomes

As the HVACR field grows, so does the need for knowledgeable HVACR technicians. Our online HVACR course training will include how to maintain, service and install heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Graduates of this course will learn the necessary skills to professionally perform the duties of an HVACR Tech. Students get an introduction to the field of HVACR including theories, regulations, systems, procedures, safety and equipment. The program trains students to:

Curriculum

Instruction Pack I: Introduction to the World of the HVACR

Instruction Pack I introduces students to the HVACR technician career. Students are introduced to the communication, customer service, finances and record keeping. Students gain a strong foundation in HVACR theories. In addition, students explore some of the tools used in the field and learn about job site safety.

Instruction Pack II: Fundamental HVACR Skills, Part 1

Instruction Pack II provides students with an overview of HVACR terminology, tool safety and certification and apprenticeship basics. Students explore ethic and legal topics related to the field. The pack wraps up with information about identifying components and fundamental HVACR theory.

Instruction Pack III: Fundamental HVACR Skills, Part 2

Instruction Pack III introduces students to HVACR regulations, including ventilation and air quality regulations like ASHRAE Standard 62-1999 and ASHRAE Thermal Comfort Requirements and humidity levels. The pack concludes with in-depth information on core requirements.

Instruction Pack IV: Certification Levels, Estimating and Practicum

Pack IV explores levels of certification that apply to various areas of the HVAC field, such as AC and refrigerants certification and Type I, II and III certifications. Students examine how to estimate and bid on HVACR projects. The final lesson provides a real-world practicum that allows you the opportunity to HVACR skills.