Online HVAC Curriculum and Classes

Our curriculum is developed specifically for the distance education learner by instructional designers who specialize in how to develop content for adults and well-qualified subject matter experts, including a HVACR technician with a degree in electronics who owned his own HVACR business for 25 years, to ensure quality content. The current subject matter expert is a certified specialist that has worked in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry for over 40 years. In addition, USCI works with a program advisory council of non-USCI employee who is a licensed HVAC professional working in the field to review content annually to ensure students receive content that is up-to-date, relevant and accurate.

Program Curriculum Breakdown

Your online HVAC training school is broken down into 5 units.

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.