Description:

This nationally recognized HVAC online course and training program is offered in partnership with HVACReducation.net to bring you the only online HVAC Core Technician Training program of its kind on the web.

This online certificate program is offered in partnership with major colleges, universities, and other accredited education providers. Included within the HVAC Core Technician Program are a number of competency check off sheets. These have been prepared for the purpose of verifying student skills learned in the online courses. Students are encouraged to work directly with a local contractor or technician (either in a work situation or lab setting). After students complete the learning module or course, they print the related competency check off sheets and demonstrate their abilities under the supervision of a qualified technician.

This enforces the online learning and creates industry relationships that will support new HVACR technicians. Below is a sample of check off sheets included with the Fundamentals and Safety Courses alone. 101 Fundamentals / 102 Safety The following are a list of "competency check off sheets" for your employer or mentor to check off once you have completed a task.

Assist with determining space air-flow requirements. Prepare equipment foundation base. Install anchor in concrete. Cut metal with portable metal saw. Drill metal with portable electric drill Measure temperature in air-conditioning system. Measure refrigerant temperature Measure relative humidity. Clean coils. Clean humidifier. Clean fan. Clean register. Measure voltage in electrical circuit. Test electrical circuit for continuity. Test equipment for ground Make electrical connection. Lubricate bearings. Clean work site and make final inspection after job completion.

Goals:

HVACReducation.net expects successful completers to display the following abilities and achievements: Demonstrate proper safety practices and procedures, in the lab and the workplace, while installing, designing, troubleshooting and servicing HVAC/R systems. Gain competency in the area of fossil fuel combustion systems found in residential and light commercial applications as demonstrated by successfully passing the entry level on the local Gas Fitters exam and or Fuel Oil license exam in areas where licenses are issued.

Demonstrate competency in the area of refrigerant handling as evidenced by completion of the EPA Refrigerant Handlers Certification Exam to the level of Type 1 and Type 2 license. Type I and Type II cover residential to commercial systems for HVAC & Refrigeration. Understand the importance of good work habits, communication practices and computation skills as they relate to the HVAC/R industry workplace. Demonstrate a high level of ability to access industry technical information for the HVACR workplace on the Web.

Obtain required overall industry competencies in the areas of HVAC/R as evidenced by completion of one of the ICE (Industry Competency Exam) administered by the Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Institute. (Residential HVAC, Light Commercial HVAC, Commercial Refrigeration) OR Obtain required overall industry competencies in the areas of HVAC/R as evidenced by completion of one of the NATE (North American Technician Excellence) "Installation" level certifications by completion of the "Installation Core" exam and one "Specialty" exam. (Air Conditioning, Heat Pump, Gas, Oil, Air Distribution) administered by the NATE organization.

Grading System:

Confirmation of Completion awarded with passing score.

School Description:

Offered in connection with a college or university near you, our self-paced, online career courses are designed to launch you into your dream job.

Begin your course anytime. Textbooks are included, and you will have access to student support via phone, email, and chat 24 hours a day.

Click "Enroll Now" to find the partner school for the career course you want to take.

Instructor Bio: Chris Compton

Chris Compton brings with him a total of 28 years experience in the HVACR field. He is certified at the Installation and Service level in all five of the NATE certifications. In 1998 he was selected as one of the top 10 outstanding Trades and Industry Educators in the U.S. by ACTE (Association of Career and Technical Education) formally AVA (American Vocational Association). He received the Imperial award from RSES for his CMS (Commercial Refrigeration) in 1997 and is a CMS member of RSES. Seven years ago Chris Compton, a 13 year HVACR instructor at North Idaho College, was looking for a way to implement HVACR curriculum on the Internet. He saw a unique opportunity to help traditional students as well as non-degree seeking students, contractors and the industry in general, all those searching for a way to educate their workers to be successful in the ICE and NATE exams or those needing re-training programs for individuals looking for a career change. During this time Chris has taken many telelearning courses on how to set up online curriculum and the psychology behind online learning, how to create web pages, video instruction and design courses for the web. Currently, Chris is the Project Director and Content Development Manager {as well as chief cook and bottle washer} of the online effort called HVACReducation.net. Additional faculty Bio's can be found at: http://www.hvacreducation.net/Faculty_About.htm