Online Certified HVAC/R Technician
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.
Course Objectives
- Understand basic components of the vapor-compression and refrigeration cycles, functions, and characteristics of system refrigerants, and 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
Safety, Tools and Equipment, and Shop Practices
Learn general safety practices as well as how to care for and use all of 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.
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-Weather Systems
Learn the ins and outs 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) technicians, also called installers or mechanics, work on the systems that control the temperature, humidity, and quality of the air in our homes, workplaces, and all other types of buildings.
Many states require that HVAC/R technicians have a license before they are able to work independently. NATE and HVAC Excellence certifications are widely recognized both in the field and by customers seeking service.
Yes. This HVACR Technician Certification course will prepare you for the HVAC Excellence Core and Professional Technician certifications exams, the NATE Core and Specialty Test certification exams, and the EPA Section 608 certification exam.
This Certified HVAC/R Technician course can be completed in 12 months or less and it will help you:
- Build a strong foundation of HVAC/R 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
Registration and Enrollment
This course is 100% online. Start anytime.