Become a Certified HVAC/R Technician
Gain the training needed to start an entry-level career in the HVAC/R industry! This self-paced, 100% online HVAC/R Technician course is designed to provide you with an understanding of key HVAC/R concepts and components, installation best practices, troubleshooting fundamentals, and much more! You will also gain hard and soft skills, ranging from real-world simulations to get "hands-on" experience to customer service simulations to sharpen your knowledge for scenarios on the job.
This HVAC/R training will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to take the NATE Ready to Work Certificate exams and all 17 HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certificate Exams. Additionally, you will be prepared to take the EPA 608 Refrigerant Handling Certification Exam.
Job Outlook for Certified HVAC/R Technicians
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the employment of HVAC/R technicians is expected to grow 6% by 2032, which equates to 37,700 job openings on average, each year throughout this period. The BLS also states that the average salary for HVAC technicians is $57,300 per year with top earners making more than $84,250.
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At A Glance
Certified HVAC/R Technician FAQs
Course Objectives
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- 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
Prerequisites and Certification Requirements
This course is designed for HVACR technicians with one-to-two years of industry experience. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Instructor
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 an 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.
Registration and Enrollment
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