HVAC/R Certified Technician (Voucher Included)

Become a Certified HVAC/R Technician

New construction is fueling the industry, so there’s no better time to enter the HVAC/R field. This 100% online course will prepare you to earn NATE or HVAC Excellence certification in under 12 months! You’ll master core skills like accurate measurement and conversions, heat carrying capacity, condensation and vaporization, and air weight and value.

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Course Objectives

Understand basic components of the vapor-compression and refrigeration cycles, functions and characteristics of system refrigerants, piping operations
Learn proper installation and operation of HVAC systems
Understand EPA laws related to safe handling and transport of refrigerants
Proper recovery, recycling, and retrofitting of refrigerants

Curriculum (click to expand)

SAFETY, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT, AND SHOP PRACTICES
Learn general safety practices as well as how to care for and use all the tools you will come across on the job.
AUTOMATIC CONTROLS
Understand automatic control components and applications including troubleshooting for basic through more advanced systems.
ELECTRIC MOTORS
Gain a full understanding of electric motors including types, applications, controls, and troubleshooting techniques.
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
Learn the ins and outs of commercial refrigeration components including evaporators, condensers, compressors, expansion devices, ice machines, special applications and systems, and more.
AIR-CONDITIONING (COOLING)
Understand comfort and psychometrics, air distribution and balance, installation, energy auditing, common conditions, troubleshooting techniques, and more.
ALL-WEATHER SYSTEMS
Learn about the heat gains and losses that occur in various structures as well as detailed information on both air source and geothermal heat pumps.
DOMESTIC APPLIANCES
Get detailed information on domestic appliances including refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners.
COMMERCIAL AIR-CONDITIONING AND CHILLED-WATER SYSTEMS
Learn the ins and out of cooling towers, pumps, and chilled-water systems including operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for commercial, packaged rooftop, variable refrigerant flow, and variable air volume systems.
SIMULATION CHALLENGE MODE: HVAC
SIMULATION CHALLENGE MODE: ELECTRICITY FOR HVAC

Prerequisites and Requirements

This course is designed for HVACR technicians with one-to-two years of industry experience. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Registration and Enrollment

This course is 100% online. Start any time.

Instructors

Mike Baker

Mike Baker has been an instructor since 2011. He was previously an 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.

Build a strong foundation of HVACR service, repair, and maintenance
Prepare to sit for the NATE certification exams
Prepare to sit for the HVAC Excellence certification exams
Prepare to sit for the EPA 608 Refrigerant Handling exam