HVAC/R Technician (Voucher and Tools Included)

This online HVAC/R training course will prepare you for an entry-level career in the HVAC/R industry by providing hands-on guidance for service, repair, and solutions.

During this HVAC/R certification program, you will learn from in-depth materials to understand HVAC/R service and repair, environmental challenges and solutions, and service call simulations that bring concepts to life.

From safety, tools, and equipment best practices to commercial and residential appliance fundamentals—this HVAC/R technician course is designed to help you succeed in your new career. You will thoroughly understand key HVAC/R topics, including heat, temperature and pressure, refrigeration and refrigerants, safety practices, tools and equipment, leak detection, system evacuation, refrigeration oil management, system charging, automatic controls, electric motors, and much more. Reinforce your learning by engaging in over 200 course simulations and challenges to test your knowledge and skills.

This HVAC/R technician course also emphasizes the importance of soft skills such as communication, decision-making, time management, problem-solving, and accepting responsibility.

At the completion of your HVAC/R training, you will be ready to pass 20+ HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certificates, the EPA 608, and the NATE Ready to Work Certificate. A voucher package is included with your HVAC/R certification enrollment, which includes the HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certificate exam and the EPA 608 Certification exam. Please research your state's requirements prior to enrollment to ensure this HVAC technician course is the right fit for you.

As an added bonus, this HVAC technician training course will provide you with your own 66-piece tool kit, including a trades tool backpack featuring pliers, wrenches, multimeter, and more—all included in your course registration. This tool kit features tools from well-known tool manufacturers like Channel Lock, Klein Tools, and MidWest.

HVAC/R Certification Exams

This HVAC/R certified technician program will provide the necessary information to pass the following entry-level certificate exams:

• HVAC Excellence ESCO Group: 20+ Employment Ready Certificates
• NATE: Ready to Work Certificate
• EPA 608: Section 608 Universal Technician Certification

Upon completion of this HVAC/R training, you will also receive a voucher package for the HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certificate exam* that includes:

• 1 Employment Ready Certificate for Electrical
• 1 Employment Ready Certificate for Air Conditioning
• 1 EPA 608 Voucher

*Proctor fees may apply

What you will learn

• Watch our HVAC/R certified technician program video overview to see how real-world scenarios and simulations will be applied in your learnings
• Explain the concepts of heat transfer, BTU, temperature, heat content, sensible heat, latent heat, pressure, gas laws, and work, and describe how they apply to air conditioning and refrigeration systems
• Describe the four basic components that make up the vapor-compression refrigeration cycle
• Identify the four major system components and explain their functions in the refrigeration system
• Properly install an air-conditioning system and put it into operation
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems in an air-conditioning and heat pump systems

How you will benefit

• Become prepared to sit for the NATE Ready to Work Certificate exams
• Become prepared to sit for the HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certificate Exams
• Become prepared to sit for the EPA 608 Refrigerant Handling Certification Exam
• Use real-world simulations included in this program to get hands-on HVAC/R training
• Discover soft skills simulations included in the course that will help sharpen your customer service skills
• Attend exclusive annual virtual National Apprenticeship Week events featuring live webinars, workshops, and employer interactions
• You will be given a 66-piece tool kit to help ensure you launch your career with the tools needed for success

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, Part 1
   1. Evaporators and the Refrigeration System
   2. Condensers
   3. Compressors
6. Commercial Refrigeration, Part 2
   1. Expansion Devices
   2. Special Refrigeration Systems
   3. Commercial Ice Machines
7. Commercial Refrigeration, Part 3
   1. Special Refrigeration Applications
   2. Troubleshooting and Typical Operating Conditions for Commercial Refrigeration
8. Air-Conditioning (Heating and Humidification)
   1. Electric Heat
   2. Gas Heat
   3. Oil Heat
   4. Hydronic Heat
   5. Indoor Air Quality
9. 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
10. All-Weather Systems
    1. Heat Gains and Heat Losses in Structures
    2. Air Source Heat Pumps
    3. Geothermal Heat Pumps
11. Domestic Appliances
    1. Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers
    2. Room Air Conditioners
    3. Commercial Air-Conditioning and Chilled-Water Systems
    4. High-Pressure, Low-Pressure, and Absorption Chilled-Water Systems
    5. Cooling Towers and Pumps
    6. Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting of Chilled-Water Air-Conditioning Systems
    7. Commercial, Packaged Rooftop, Variable Refrigerant Flow, and Variable Air Volume Systems
12. Simulation Challenge Mode: HVAC
13. Simulation Challenge Mode: Electricity for HVAC
14. Soft Skills and the HVACR Technician
1. Communication
2. Decision-Making
3. Time Management
4. Problem Solving
5. Accepting Responsibility

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
• Optional simulations require a 64-bit operating system

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader .
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

*Optional simulations are not screen reader or keyboard accessible. Simulation activities are not meant to be experienced on mobile devices. Personal computers should be used for these activities.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, by Silberstein, Obrzut, Tomczyk, Whitman, and Johnson.

The following material will be available online:

• Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology PDF
• EPA Section 608 Preparatory Manual - Optional Resource

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

In addition to the texts listed above, you will also receive the HVAC/R Certified Technician's Tool Kit:

• The 66-piece tool kit includes a trades tool backpack with 44 pockets, featuring the following items:
  • 13pc socket wrench set
  • 12pc hex key set
  • 11pc wrench set
  • 3 screwdrivers
  • 3 wrenches
  • 2 pliers
  • 2 snips
  • 1 nut driver
  • 1 swagging kit
  • 1 long nose stripper
  • 1 awl
  • 1 set of shears
  • 1 hammer
  • 1 hand crimper
  • 1 sheet metal tree scribe
  • 1 notcher
  • 1 seamer
  • 1 telescopic tube cutter
  • 1 tape measure
  • 1 set of safety glasses
  • 1 digital manifold
  • 1 scientific calculator
  • 1 multimeter
  • 1 thermometer
  • 1 fast-flo hose set
  • 1 digital vacuum gauge

Material Fees are non-refundable upon registration

Please note: Due to the high cost of these items, tools will not be shipped until 10 days after your start date.

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to complete this course. However, we recommend having a high school diploma or GED.

Certification Requirements:

If you have the required work experience to take the NATE or HVAC Excellence certification exams, or currently hold Ready to Work certificates and have 2 years of work experience, it is recommended that you take the HVAC/R Certified Technician course.

Please research your state's requirements prior to enrollment to ensure this course is the right fit for you.

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.

What is the average salary of an HVAC technician?

According to Lightcast labor data, the average salary for an HVAC technician is $56,607 per year.

What is an HVAC technician? What does an HVAC technician do?

According to Indeed.com, an HVAC technician specializes in the maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems within residential and commercial properties. An HVAC technician is responsible for a wide range of duties related to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning of a building. In addition to installing new units, an HVAC technician replaces existing units, repairs damaged units, or performs regular maintenance to keep units operating correctly. They may work on units in finished structures or install them in buildings under construction. HVAC technicians can work as individuals or with maintenance companies.

Does this course prepare you for a certification?

Yes, this course prepares for the EPA 608 certification. Primarily, it prepares for entry-level certificates needed to enter the HVAC/R industry. You will be able to pass 20+ of the HVAC Excellence Employment Ready certificates, and the NATE Ready to Work certificate. However, you will only be provided with an exam voucher package for the HVAC Excellence exam.

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.

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.

What if I don't have enough time to complete the 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 successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

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.

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. Learn more about financial assistance.

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