HVAC/R Technician 1: Fundamentals & Refrigeration
Our HVAC/R Technician 1: Fundamentals & Refrigeration course has a clear-cut vision of necessary knowledge to gain employment in the HVAC/R industry. This HVAC/R Technician course provides comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of the HVAC/R industry and refrigeration systems. Our HVAC/R Technician course delivers fundamental concepts, the most current trends, and practical applications with simple language and skillfully presented concepts. This course is everything a student needs to know to install, service, and maintain HVAC/R systems.
HVAC/R Technician 2: Air Conditioning & Heating Systems
Our HVAC/R Technician 2: Air Conditioning & Heating course has a clear-cut vision of necessary knowledge to gain employment in the HVAC/R industry. This HVAC/R Technician course provides comprehensive coverage of air conditioning and heating systems. Our HVAC/R Technician course delivers fundamental concepts, the most current trends, and practical applications with simple language and skillfully presented concepts. This course is everything a student needs to know to install, service, and maintain air conditioning and heating systems.
HVAC/R Technician 3: System Design, Installation, and Maintenance
Our HVAC/R Technician: System Design, Installation, and Maintenance course has a clear-cut vision of necessary knowledge to gain employment in the HVAC/R industry. This HVAC/R Technician course provides comprehensive coverage of HVACR system design, installation, and maintenance. Our HVAC/R Technician course delivers fundamental concepts, the most current trends, and practical applications with simple language and skillfully presented concepts. This course is everything a student needs to know to install, service, and maintain air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems.
HVAC/R Technician 1: Fundamentals & Refrigeration Module 1
Fundamentals
• Introduction to HVAC/R
• Being a Professional HVAC/R Technician
• Safe Work Practices
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Hand and Power Tools
• Tool Use and Care
HVAC/R Technician 1: Fundamentals & Refrigeration Module 2
HVAC/R Science
• Fasteners
• Measurements
• Properties of Matter
• Types of Energy and Their Properties
• Nonrenewable Energy Sources
HVAC/R Technician 1: Fundamentals & Refrigeration Module 3
Temperature and Refrigeration Systems
• What is Temperature?
• Thermodynamics
• Temperature Conversions
• Pressure and Vacuum
• Types of Refrigeration Systems
• The Refrigeration Cycle
HVAC/R Technician 1: Fundamentals & Refrigeration Module 4
Compressors and Metering Devices
• Compressor Types
• Condenser Operations
• Metering Device Operations
• Evaporator Construction
HVAC/R Technician 1: Fundamentals & Refrigeration Module 5
Refrigerants and Their Properties
• Refrigerant Classification
• Special Refrigeration Components
• Plotting the Refrigeration Cycle
• Seven Stages of Refrigeration Transformation
• Refrigerant Safety
HVAC/R Technician 1: Fundamentals & Refrigeration Module 6
Refrigerant System Servicing
• Testing Equipment
• Temperature Measurement
• Piping and Tubing
• Soldering and Brazing
• Refrigerant System Piping
HVAC/R Technician 1: Fundamentals & Refrigeration Module 7
Refrigerant Management
• Accessing Sealed Refrigeration Systems
• Refrigerant Management and the EPA
• Refrigerant Leak Testing
• Refrigerant System Evacuation
• Refrigerant System Charging
HVAC/R Technician 2: Air Conditioning & Heating Module 1
HVAC/R Electrical Systems
• Electrical Safety
• Basic Electricity
• Alternating Current Fundamentals
• Electrical Measuring
• Test Instruments
• Electrical Components
HVAC/R Technician 2: Air Conditioning & Heating Module 2
Electric Motors
• Induction Motors
• Torque, Speed, and Power Usage
• Motor Controls
• Motor Application and Troubleshooting
• Electrical Diagrams
HVAC/R Technician 2: Air Conditioning & Heating Module 3
Control Systems
• Control System Fundamentals
• Communicating Control Systems
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
HVAC/R Technician 2: Air Conditioning & Heating Module 4
Air Conditioning Systems
• Comfort and Psychometrics
• Air Filters
• Ventilation
• Dehumidification
HVAC/R Technician 2: Air Conditioning & Heating Module 5
Ducts and Troubleshooting
• Room Air Conditioners
• Residential Split-System Air-Conditioning Installations
• Duct Installation
• Troubleshooting Air-Conditioning Systems
HVAC/R Technician 2: Air Conditioning & Heating Module 6
Gas Furnaces
• Principles of Combustion and Safety
• Early Development of Heating Systems
• Categories of Gas Furnaces
• Gas Furnace Controls
• Gas Furnace Installation
• Troubleshooting Gas Furnaces
HVAC/R Technician 2: Air Conditioning & Heating Module 7
Oil Heating
• Fuel Oils
• Oil Grades
• Oil-Fired Heating Systems
• Oil Furnace and Boiler Service
• Residential Oil Heating Installation
• Troubleshooting Oil Heating Installation
• Space Heaters
HVAC/R Technician 2: Air Conditioning & Heating Module 8
Heat Pump Systems
• Electric Heat
• Installing Electric Heat
• Troubleshooting Electric Heat
• Heat Pump System Fundamentals
HVAC/R Technician 2: Air Conditioning & Heating Module 9
Types of Heat Pumps
• Heat Pump System Fundamentals
• Air-Source Heat Pump Applications
• Geothermal Heat Pumps
• Heat Pump Installation
• Troubleshooting Heat Pump Systems
HVAC/R Technician 3: System Design, Installation, and Maintenance Module 1
System Design
• Green Buildings and Systems
• Residential Load Calculations
• Duct Design
• Zone Control Systems
• Testing and Balancing Air Systems
HVAC/R Technician 3: System Design, Installation, and Maintenance Module 2
Commercial Environmental Systems
• Commercial Air-Conditioning Systems
• Commercial Control Systems
• Chilled-Water Systems
• Cooling Towers
HVAC/R Technician 3: System Design, Installation, and Maintenance Module 3
Commercial Refrigeration Systems
• Refrigeration Systems and Components
• Multiple-Evaporator Systems
• Supermarket Equipment
• CO2 Refrigeration Systems
HVAC/R Technician 3: System Design, Installation, and Maintenance Module 4
Hydrocarbon Systems
• Hydrocarbon Refrigeration Units
• Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Safety
• Ice Machines
• Troubleshooting Refrigeration Systems
HVAC/R Technician 3: System Design, Installation, and Maintenance Module 5
Installation, Maintenance and Service
• Installation Techniques
• Planned Maintenance
• Refrigeration System Cleanup
• Troubleshooting
Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
o Cookies MUST be enabled
o Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
• PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
• Adobe PDF Reader
• QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
• Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
o Cookies MUST be enabled
o Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
• PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
• Adobe PDF Reader
• Apple QuickTime Media Player
Upon successful completion of HVAC/R 1, 2 & 3 courses, students will be prepared, in part, to sit for the North American Technician Excellence (NATE) national certification exam to become an HVAC/R Technician. NATE also strongly suggests at least one year of experience.
This course provides students with qualified support professionals to guide them through their learning experience. The student support team is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and registration or enrollment questions. Support advisers also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement.
HVAC/R Technician FAQs
To request more information, you can contact us via online chat, our website contact
form, or toll free at
1-855-201-6910.
Online courses are accessible 24/7/365 and self-paced, allowing you to progress at your own pace on your own schedule. They can be taken from anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own home. Classroom courses have a set schedule of the days and times the courses will be held, and you must attend during those specific times.
Find out if online learning is right for you by contacting our team of registration advisers. Our team is available to answer any of your questions about taking an online course before you commit to enrolling. We will walk you through what to expect to ensure you are making the right decision. You can contact a registration adviser today via online chat, our website contact
form, or toll free at
1-855-201-6910.
No, you are not required to have a diploma or higher education degree to enroll in an online course. However, some occupations may require minimum educational thresholds for employment or certification. For more information on your desired career requirements, please contact us via online chat, our website contact
form, or toll free at
1-855-201-6910
To take an online course, you will need to have access to an internet connection and an internet ready device such as a laptop, PC, or tablet. For course specific requirements, please visit the course page or contact a registration adviser today.
Our courses are developed with multiple formats including text, audio, video, and interactivity. Our courses also include multiple resources and tools which can include flashcards, games, activities, and more.
No, you can take the online courses from anywhere in the world.
We participate in several financial assistance options including third party funding, both military and non-military. To request more information on the financial assistance options available and check your eligibility, contact us via online chat, our website contact
form, or toll free at
1-855-201-6910.
Duration is the amount of time you will receive access to your course. Durations vary by course and range between 1 month and 12 months. If you complete your course before your duration ends you will continue to have access to your course until the duration period ends.
Many of our career training programs include certification vouchers. This means that at the successful completion of your course, at no additional charge, you will receive an exam voucher for the corresponding industry certification. This voucher will allow you to register and sit for the appropriate certification exam to obtain your industry credential.
Our online courses are open enrollment, so you can start immediately. If you are using any third-party funding to cover your course tuition, your start date may be a future date determined by your funding program.
Once enrolled, you will be assigned a client adviser who will provide you with customer and technical support. Your client adviser will supply you with your course access information, any needed materials, and be available to answer any questions you have during your training experience. They will regularly check-in with you to monitor your progress and assist you with staying on track. You will also be assigned to a course mentor who will provide curriculum support throughout your training. Your mentor is available to answer any questions you have on your course curriculum, will monitor your progress and understanding of the curriculum, and may give assignments or quizzes.
If you experience any trouble accessing your course including technical issues or lost login credentials, please contact your client adviser at
helpdesk@worldeducation.net.
We strive to provide a fully online experience for students however some of our training courses include physical materials or equipment. Courses that have materials shipped directly to students will be shipped within 7 business days of registration. Some training courses have material for different sections and these courses may require multiple shipments as you completed stages of your course.
Our goal for students is to successfully complete their training course and achieve their career goals. We understand that extenuating circumstances can interfere with your ability to complete your course in the duration given. Because of this we have free or low-cost extensions available for our courses upon request. To discuss or request an extension please contact your client adviser at
helpdesk@worldeducation.net.
Upon successful completion of your course and fulfillment of any outstanding financial obligations, you will receive your certificate of completion. Certificates are provided to you within 30 days of completion. Your certificate will validate the training course you completed with a stamp of completion.
Students that successfully complete our career training programs are assigned a career development adviser who will coordinate placement at a local externship or hands on opportunity. These opportunities are optional and may vary based on availability and occupation. Your career development adviser will also provide job search services such as: resume building, mock interviews, job opportunity resources, and more. Our professional enrichment courses do not come with a career adviser or career services.