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Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

The job outlook for HVAC technicians is excellent! Enter this growing field with this course, which covers heating and air conditioning equipment and components - condensers, evaporators, compressors, metering devices, refrigerants, and electrical and mechanical circuits. You'll follow safety standards and protocols as you develop the skills required for entry-level employment as a technician in an HVAC company. On completion, you'll be eligible to take the Section 608 EPA Certification exam to earn certification. There is a separate $25 exam fee, payable by credit or debit card. You must bring your own tools/materials and wear safety clothes, gloves, shoes, and glasses to class.

Course Objectives

Apply general safety practices in the shop area.

Do minor repairs of electrical systems

Know basic operation of heating systems

Handle refrigerants safely

Understand regulations and rules of EPA regarding refrigerants

Describe the instruments used in heating, air conditioning and refrigeration

Develop good business practices and interactions with customers

Basic working knowledge of gas and electric furnaces

Apply and understand electrical circuits


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to HVAC

Copper, Soldering and brazing:
a. Covers tools, materials, and safety precautions and depicts step-by-step procedures for soldering and brazing piping.

Basic Electricity:
a. Teaches power generation and distribution, electrical components, DC circuits, AC circuits and electrical safety

Introduction to Cooling:
a. Covers the basic principles of heat transfer, refrigeration, and pressure-temperature relationships, and describes the components and accessories used in air conditioning systems.

Introduction to Heating:
a. Covers heating fundamentals, types and designs of furnaces and their components and basic procedures for installing and servicing furnaces.

Introduction to Air Distribution Systems

Introduction to Heat Pump units:

Refrigerant:
a. Covers the safety and handling procedures for units that use refrigerants

EPA Preparation and Test :
a. Covers the requirements for the EPA 608 examinations.


Contact Hours

100

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

EPA 608 Certification Test

Website

www.epa.gov
http://www.nclicensing.org

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Ozone depletion

Clean Air Act and Montreal Protocol

Section 608 Regulations

Substitute Refrigerants and oils

Refrigeration

Recovery Techniques

Three R's

Dehydration Evacuation

Safety

Shipping


CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

9th Edition- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology- Bill Whitman and Johnson, John Tomczyk and Eugene Silberstein (NOT REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE/OPTIONAL)

ESCO Institute EPA Certification Exam Preparatory Manual

Students are required to have the tool Kit with them during Labs, if you do not have the tool kit you will not be able to participate in the lab and will be graded accordingly.

Student Tool Kits:
3/8 socket set
Tape Measure
Tubing cutters
Linemen's pliers
Needle nose pliers
Tongue and groove pliers
Nut drivers 5/16", ¼", 11/32"
Phillips screw driver #1,#2,#3
Slotted screw driver 3/16, 5/16, 3/8
Hex key set
12 "adjustable wrench
8 "adjustable wrench
Reversible refrigeration ratchet
Gloves
Wire Crimpers
Wire strippers
Six in one screwdriver
Refrigeration wrench Allen Key tool
R 22/R410/404A Three hose Manifold Gauge set
One Low loss fitting
Safety Glasses
Multimeter that reads Microfarad, Temperature, Voltage, Amperage, and resistance

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Successful completion of this course requires 90% attendance and satisfactory class participation (i.e. be able to demonstrate proficiency in all concepts taught). Students with irregular attendance, less than 90% attendance, or who are unable to demonstrate competency will receive a grade of NG (no grade) and will not receive a certificate of completion. ,Students must arrive on time on testing day. Students will not be allowed into the classroom after the test begins. NO makeup testing dates will be offered,Students must pass a written and hands-on assessment exam with a score of 70% or higher to demonstrate competency and to receive a certificate of completion.,Students must achieve the minimum of Type 2 certification on EPA 608 to receive a certificate of completion.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Students interested in an entry-level employment as a technician in an HVAC company.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

HVAC Technician (Helper or Installer)
HVAC Start up Technician
Hvac Install Helper

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Yes

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

HVAC Helper

Related Courses

ELC-3119B4

MNT-3066B2


Course Contact Information



Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
312294 07/08/25 - 09/30/25 BEC 250.00 16
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Requisites: None

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