HVAC/R Technician

Hours: 630 Hours
Duration: 12 months
Level: Beginner
Average Completion: 6 Months
Language: English

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HVAC/R Technician

12 months of Full Access

Is This the Right Career for You?

1. Start today

Begin your transformation and learning journey right away.

2. Learn your way

Achieve your training at your own pace, according to your own schedule.

3. Get hired today

Complete industry-recognized certification and develop your employment strategy to begin your dream job.

6 Reasons to Complete Your HVAC/R Technician Training With Us

Flexibility

With our programs, you can learn and study at your own pace with access 24/7/365 for the duration of your program. This means you can learn on your own terms and work around your own schedule.

Support

Our online training comes with access to real, live support personnel that will help you through every step from our admissions adviser who will assist you with selecting the right training for you, to our student adviser who will be there with you during your entire training journey.

Relevancy

We have tailored our programs to provide comprehensive training in the technical and soft skills employers are looking for. With direct input and feedback from industry leaders and hiring managers, our program aligns with exactly what you need to successfully enter the workforce.

Certification

Our career training not only gives you the knowledge you need but preparation for the certification exams relevant to your desired career path. If you are pursuing an exciting new career in a field with a national certification, our program will both prepare you to sit for the exam but will often include a voucher for the exam cost.

Simulations and Case Studies

Our training programs have been developed with real learners and professionals in mind, so our programs incorporate real-world case studies and virtual simulations that will provide examples and interactions with real-life situations you may encounter during your career. These allow you to learn by experience with circumstances similar to what will be your daily responsibilities on the job.

Engaging and Interactive

Our training curriculum was developed with you in mind, looking at modern day learners and their needs. Our curriculum contains a mix of formats including reading, listening, watching, and interacting that will immerse you into a fun and engaging learning experience you will not only enjoy but not want to end.

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Program Description

The HVAC/R Technician Specialist program offers an opportunity for students to learn the skills necessary to enter the field of heating, cooling and refrigeration while also gaining knowledge of how to communicate effectively with the customer and solve problems. As the industry moves forward into the future, the need for skilled technicians is growing.

After completing this program, you should be able to:
• Identify the role of the HVAC/R technician
• Recall types of energy and their properties
• Recognize methods of measurement and calibration
• Identify refrigeration systems and the refrigeration cycle
• List the steps for maintaining refrigeration systems
• Define electrical systems and their components
• Recall the components of control and communicating systems
• Identify the components and properties of air conditioning systems
• List components and properties of heating systems
• Recognize the various heat pump systems
• Identify basic building construction and its various calculations
• List the components of commercial air conditioning systems
• Recall the components and properties of commercial control and refrigeration systems
• Recognize the steps for installing HVACR systems
• Define the methods for planned service and troubleshooting HVACR systems
This course provides students with qualified support professionals to guide them through their learning experience. The student support team is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and registration or enrollment questions. Support advisers also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement.

HVAC/R Technician FAQs

To request more information, you can contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

Online courses are accessible 24/7/365 and self-paced, allowing you to progress at your own pace on your own schedule. They can be taken from anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own home. Classroom courses have a set schedule of the days and times the courses will be held, and you must attend during those specific times.

Find out if online learning is right for you by contacting our team of registration advisers. Our team is available to answer any of your questions about taking an online course before you commit to enrolling. We will walk you through what to expect to ensure you are making the right decision. You can contact a registration adviser today via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

No, you are not required to have a diploma or higher education degree to enroll in an online course. However, some occupations may require minimum educational thresholds for employment or certification. For more information on your desired career requirements, please contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

To take an online course, you will need to have access to an internet connection and an internet ready device such as a laptop, PC, or tablet. For course specific requirements, please visit the course page or contact a registration adviser today.

Our courses are developed with multiple formats including text, audio, video, and interactivity. Our courses also include multiple resources and tools which can include flashcards, games, activities, and more.

No, you can take the online courses from anywhere in the world.

We participate in several financial assistance options including third party funding, both military and non-military. To request more information on the financial assistance options available and check your eligibility, contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

Duration is the amount of time you will receive access to your course. Durations vary by course and range between 1 month and 12 months. If you complete your course before your duration ends you will continue to have access to your course until the duration period ends.

Many of our career training programs include certification vouchers. This means that at the successful completion of your course, at no additional charge, you will receive an exam voucher for the corresponding industry certification. This voucher will allow you to register and sit for the appropriate certification exam to obtain your industry credential.

Our online courses are open enrollment, so you can start immediately. If you are using any third-party funding to cover your course tuition, your start date may be a future date determined by your funding program.

Once enrolled, you will be assigned a client adviser who will provide you with customer and technical support. Your client adviser will supply you with your course access information, any needed materials, and be available to answer any questions you have during your training experience. They will regularly check-in with you to monitor your progress and assist you with staying on track. You will also be assigned to a course mentor who will provide curriculum support throughout your training. Your mentor is available to answer any questions you have on your course curriculum, will monitor your progress and understanding of the curriculum, and may give assignments or quizzes.

If you experience any trouble accessing your course including technical issues or lost login credentials, please contact your client adviser at helpdesk@worldeducation.net.

Our goal for students is to successfully complete their training course and achieve their career goals. We understand that extenuating circumstances can interfere with your ability to complete your course in the duration given. Because of this we have free or low-cost extensions available for our courses upon request. To discuss or request an extension please contact your client adviser at helpdesk@worldeducation.net.

Upon successful completion of your course and fulfillment of any outstanding financial obligations, you will receive your certificate of completion. Certificates are provided to you within 30 days of completion. Your certificate will validate the training course you completed with a stamp of completion.

Students that successfully complete our career training programs are assigned a career development adviser who will coordinate placement at a local externship or hands on opportunity. These opportunities are optional and may vary based on availability and occupation. Your career development adviser will also provide job search services such as: resume building, mock interviews, job opportunity resources, and more. Our professional enrichment courses do not come with a career adviser or career services.


HVAC/R Technician 1: Fundamentals & Refrigeration Module 1
Fundamentals
• Introduction to HVAC/R
• Being a Professional HVAC/R Technician
• Safe Work Practices
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Hand and Power Tools
• Tool Use and Care
HVAC/R Technician 1: Fundamentals & Refrigeration Module 2
HVAC/R Science
• Fasteners
• Measurements
• Properties of Matter
• Types of Energy and Their Properties
• Nonrenewable Energy Sources
HVAC/R Technician 1: Fundamentals & Refrigeration Module 3
Temperature and Refrigeration Systems
• What is Temperature?
• Thermodynamics
• Temperature Conversions
• Pressure and Vacuum
• Types of Refrigeration Systems
• The Refrigeration Cycle
HVAC/R Technician 1: Fundamentals & Refrigeration Module 4
Compressors and Metering Devices
• Compressor Types
• Condenser Operations
• Metering Device Operations
• Evaporator Construction
HVAC/R Technician 1: Fundamentals & Refrigeration Module 5
Refrigerants and Their Properties
• Refrigerant Classification
• Special Refrigeration Components
• Plotting the Refrigeration Cycle
• Seven Stages of Refrigeration Transformation
• Refrigerant Safety
HVAC/R Technician 1: Fundamentals & Refrigeration Module 6
Refrigerant System Servicing
• Testing Equipment
• Temperature Measurement
• Piping and Tubing
• Soldering and Brazing
• Refrigerant System Piping
HVAC/R Technician 1: Fundamentals & Refrigeration Module 7
Refrigerant Management

• Accessing Sealed Refrigeration Systems
• Refrigerant Management and the EPA
• Refrigerant Leak Testing
• Refrigerant System Evacuation
• Refrigerant System Charging

HVAC/R Technician 2: Air Conditioning & Heating Module 1
HVAC/R Electrical Systems
• Electrical Safety
• Basic Electricity
• Alternating Current Fundamentals
• Electrical Measuring
• Test Instruments
• Electrical Components
HVAC/R Technician 2: Air Conditioning & Heating Module 2
Electric Motors

• Induction Motors
• Torque, Speed, and Power Usage
• Motor Controls
• Motor Application and Troubleshooting
• Electrical Diagrams

HVAC/R Technician 2: Air Conditioning & Heating Module 3
Control Systems

• Control System Fundamentals
• Communicating Control Systems
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting


HVAC/R Technician 2: Air Conditioning & Heating Module 4
Air Conditioning Systems

• Comfort and Psychometrics
• Air Filters
• Ventilation
• Dehumidification

HVAC/R Technician 2: Air Conditioning & Heating Module 5
Ducts and Troubleshooting

• Room Air Conditioners
• Residential Split-System Air-Conditioning Installations
• Duct Installation
• Troubleshooting Air-Conditioning Systems

HVAC/R Technician 2: Air Conditioning & Heating Module 6
Gas Furnaces

• Principles of Combustion and Safety
• Early Development of Heating Systems
• Categories of Gas Furnaces
• Gas Furnace Controls
• Gas Furnace Installation
• Troubleshooting Gas Furnaces

HVAC/R Technician 2: Air Conditioning & Heating Module 7
Oil Heating

• Fuel Oils
• Oil Grades
• Oil-Fired Heating Systems
• Oil Furnace and Boiler Service
• Residential Oil Heating Installation
• Troubleshooting Oil Heating Installation
• Space Heaters

HVAC/R Technician 2: Air Conditioning & Heating Module 8
Heat Pump Systems

• Electric Heat
• Installing Electric Heat
• Troubleshooting Electric Heat
• Heat Pump System Fundamentals

HVAC/R Technician 2: Air Conditioning & Heating Module 9
Types of Heat Pumps

• Heat Pump System Fundamentals
• Air-Source Heat Pump Applications
• Geothermal Heat Pumps
• Heat Pump Installation
• Troubleshooting Heat Pump Systems
HVAC/R Technician 3: System Design, Installation, and Maintenance Module 1
System Design
• Green Buildings and Systems
• Residential Load Calculations
• Duct Design
• Zone Control Systems
• Testing and Balancing Air Systems

HVAC/R Technician 3: System Design, Installation, and Maintenance Module 2
Commercial Environmental Systems

• Commercial Air-Conditioning Systems
• Commercial Control Systems
• Chilled-Water Systems
• Cooling Towers

HVAC/R Technician 3: System Design, Installation, and Maintenance Module 3
Commercial Refrigeration Systems

• Refrigeration Systems and Components
• Multiple-Evaporator Systems
• Supermarket Equipment
• CO2 Refrigeration Systems

HVAC/R Technician 3: System Design, Installation, and Maintenance Module 4
Hydrocarbon Systems

• Hydrocarbon Refrigeration Units
• Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Safety
• Ice Machines
• Troubleshooting Refrigeration Systems

HVAC/R Technician 3: System Design, Installation, and Maintenance Module 5
Installation, Maintenance and Service

• Installation Techniques
• Planned Maintenance
• Refrigeration System Cleanup
• Troubleshooting

Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

PC Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
o Cookies MUST be enabled
o Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
• PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
• Adobe PDF Reader
• QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player

MAC Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
• Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
o Cookies MUST be enabled
o Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
• PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
• Adobe PDF Reader
• Apple QuickTime Media Player

Certification

Upon successful completion of HVAC/R 1, 2 & 3 courses, students will be prepared, in part, to sit for the North American Technician Excellence (NATE) national certification exam to become an HVAC/R Technician. NATE also strongly suggests at least one year of experience.

Status

World Ed Included

Description

Certification

Exam

NATE: Ready to Work, Core, and AC Specialty Exams


Features

100% Online, Self-Paced
Open Enrollment
Admissions and Student Support
Multimedia Rich and Interactive Content
Industry Certification Exam, when applicable
Hands-on Opportunity Upon Completion