HVAC Technician

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HVAC Technician

University of Houston School of Continuing & Professional Studies
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The HVAC Technician Online Training Program is offered in partnership with HVACReducation.net to bring you the only HVAC Technician training program of its kind on the Web. HVACR training will prepare you for a career as a heating, ventilation, air conditioning, or refrigeration installer or technician. This online certificate program is offered in partnership with major colleges, universities, and other accredited education providers.

"I would like to thank you for being patient and very helpful while partaking in the tremendous experience with this field of education."- M.M., California State University, San Bernardino

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The HVAC Technician Online Training Program is offered in partnership with HVACReducation.net to bring you the only HVAC Technician training program of its kind on the Web. HVACR training will prepare you for a career as a heating, ventilation, air conditioning, or refrigeration installer or technician. This online certificate program is offered in partnership with major colleges, universities, and other accredited education providers.

"I would like to thank you for being patient and very helpful while partaking in the tremendous experience with this field of education."- M.M., California State University, San Bernardino

"I honestly want to thank you for your good work, dedication and support you gave me during the two previous classes. I am not of many words, so thank you very much for all your great help and support."
- S.Q., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

The HVAC Technician Online Training Program is a comprehensive HVACR training program for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration installers and technicians. This program is for you if you're interested in getting started in an entry-level position in the HVACR industry, or if you're seeking continuing education for upgrading skills or becoming certified or licensed. The program focuses on learning objectives that have been identified by HVACR industry groups as key knowledge for an HVACR technician. If you wish to see what the industry recommends for study, AHRI (Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute) and NATE (North American Technician Excellence) both have an HVAC curriculum guide posted on their Web sites. The HVAC Technician Online Training Program has 16 sections, with a subscription length of 60 days per section. Each section contains 6 modules. The modules cover specific HVACR concepts and incorporate reading assignments, Web site tours, applied exercises, quizzes, industry terminology definitions, video clips, animations, images, and printable handouts. Competencies Included within the HVAC Technician Program are a number of competency check-off sheets . You're encouraged to work directly with a local contractor or technician to get hands-on experience and have your skills verified. After you complete a module, print the related competency list and demonstrate your abilities under the supervision of a qualified technician. This enforces the online learning with hands-on experience and creates industry relationships that will support you as a new HVACR technician. Below is a sample of competencies for the Fundamentals and Safety sections. 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 For more information, see the FAQs. Upon registering, you're given an initial sixty days to complete each module in this program. Should you need more time beyond the sixty days, an extension of one month is available with a fee of $60 or an extension of two months is available with a fee of $90. Fees and extensions apply per module.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this program, you'll: Demonstrate proper safety practices and procedures while installing, designing, troubleshooting and servicing HVACR systems Gain competency in the area of fossil fuel combustion systems found in residential and light commercial buildings Demonstrate competency in the area of refrigerant handling Understand the importance of good work habits, communication practices, and computation skills Demonstrate a high level of ability to access industry technical information on the Web Obtain required overall industry competencies in the areas of HVACR This program will prepare you to pass any of the following certification exams: The entry-level local gas fitters exam and or fuel oil license exam in areas where licenses are issued The EPA Refrigerant Handlers Certification Exam for a Type 1 and Type 2 license (for residential and commercial HVACR systems) The Industry Competency Exams in Residential HVAC or Light Commercial HVAC administered by the Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Institute The NATE (North American Technician Excellence) Service-level certifications, consisting of the Installation core exam and one Specialty exam in air conditioning, heat pump, gas, oil, or air distribution

Outline:

Prerequisites:

To enroll in this program, you should be willing to study and ask questions, and you should be motivated to gain entry-level knowledge for HVACR employment or to improve skills you've already developed and move up in the HVACR industry. This program is for you, whether you're ready to start a career in the HVACR industry or you already work in the HVACR industry. You'll begin your studies by learning the foundational concepts that support the installation, operation, design, and analysis of heating and cooling systems. Then you'll build on that foundation and learn about all of the common residential and light commercial HVAC systems.

Materials:

This program is compatible with the Windows XP and later operating systems and most browsers released after 2007. Technology is constantly updated and maintained to offer reliable access to the most common user settings and hardware configurations. Here are the minimum requirements: System: Windows 98, 2000, XP, or Vista Macintosh OS 10.3 (or the most recent market version available) Browser support for PC users: Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP2 or most recent service pack) and above Mozilla Firefox 1.5 (most recent product version available) Browser settings: cookies, Java, and JavaScript enabled Browser support for Mac users: Macintosh users (those with the supported configurations listed above) will need to use the Mozilla Firefox browser 1.5 (most recent product version available). Ad Blocking, Personal Firewall, Anti-virus Software Packages: If you've installed consumer products such as Norton AntiVirus, McAfee, Symantec, Zone Alarm, or other ad-blocking software, you may need to adjust the programs' settings to ensure that you don't encounter issues when accessing the Campus system. As a general rule, you should configure these applications to "trust" the www.hvcrlearn.com site and domain. Refer to the respective software's instructions for more details on configuration. Resolution: 800 x 600 (minimum and recommended) Internet Connection: 56.6 KBPS (minimum) DSL/T1/Cable modem recommended Sound: At your discretion, as sound is only required in programs featuring audio. Accessibility Requirements for Disabled Users: The platform maintains compliance to the U.S. government-mandated (through Section 508) versions of JAWS, Dragon, and Magic applications. Note on Plug-ins: Program authors can choose to insert content that requires plug-ins. Typically they use common multimedia formats found on the Web, such as Adobe Flash, Windows Media, QuickTime, and Real video. In these cases, their programs will require the respective plug-in to view this content. It is the author's responsibility to make this requirement clear to learners using the material. The platform, by itself, does not require you to download plug-ins or players (unless otherwise noted above.) You'll receive the following textbooks as part of this program: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology, 6th Edition Manual J AE Residential Load Calculations, 8th Edition In addition to the texts, you will download a manual titled NORA Oilheat Manual located within the program.

FAQ

1. Can I register for programs if I am an international student? Yes, because ed2go programs are online you never have to actually travel to the school. Most schools offer telephone or online registration. 2. How long does it take to complete a program? All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment. You can start and finish the program at your own pace. Upon registering, you're given an initial sixty days to complete each module in this program. Should you need more time beyond the sixty days, an extension of one month is available with a fee of $60 or an extension of two months is available with a fee of $90. Fees and extensions are per module. 3. Do I have to buy additional materials? All the materials you'll need are included, and their cost will be covered by your tuition. 4. Can I get financial assistance? ed2go courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal aid. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. 5. What happens when I complete the program? Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate of completion. 6. Am I guaranteed a job? ed2go programs will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. We do not provide direct job placement services, but our instructors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job. Instructors will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the program. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering. 7. Who will be my instructor? Each student is paired up with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction. The facilitator will be available (via e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach. 8. What software or hardware do I need in order to take online programs and what are the system requirements? In order to take our online programs, you must have access to a computer and the Internet (high speed Internet access is recommended). You can access the program contents from any Web-enabled computer. You don't have to use the same computer to log-in to the program every time. Computers that support the following browsers are adequate: Internet Explorer (v5.5 or later) Firefox (all versions) Mozilla (v1.7 or later) Sea Monkey (all versions) Netscape (v7 or later) Please note: AOL, MSN, Opera, Safari and Camino browsers are not supported. 9. Can I use a Mac? Yes, you can use a Mac for this program. 10. How can I get more information about the program? If you have questions that are not answered on our website, please feel free to contact us via LIVE chat (click the button below). If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please feel free to send us a question using the "Ask a question" button below. You may also call us at 1-877-221-5151. We will answer your questions promptly. 11. Why do I need these courses? The HVACR industry estimates that it's 60,000 technicians short in the U.S. today. Since 1982 there has been a student enrollee decline of 71% in conventional programs for the HVACR industry. This translates to supply and demand. It's estimated that students with a certificate can earn a minimum of $25,000 per year, and within a few years, with additional courses and experience, the sky's the limit. A service technician working with an HVACR company in Phoenix, Arizona, earned $142,000 last year using his sales and HVACR experience. It's totally up to you. What you put in, you'll get out! 12. How do I get the hands-on experience? If you're not currently employed in the HVACR field, we recommend that you contact local employers for either employment or internships. This can also be done through secondary school counselors in the School to Work program, counselors in your State Labor/Unemployment Office through the One Stop employment program, or through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). Most employers are very excited to take on an individual who shows motivation in pursuit of an HVACR career! If for any reason you're unable to find an employer for your hands-on experience, please feel free to contact us, and we'll assist you. 13. What is a Competency List? The Competency List is a list of tasks (hands-on skills) related to the program you're taking. You must be able to complete these skills to be successful in the industry. The HVAC Technician Program provides the theory, and we strongly recommend that you work with someone in the industry to fulfill your hands-on competency. However, this isn't required. We certainly recommend this for your career benefit, but you can complete the program without doing the Competency List. 14. I have successfully completed and passed all 16 courses online. I am ready for the ICE (Industry Competency Exam) offered through AHRI (Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute) or the NATE (North American Technician Excellence) Core Exam. How will this work? These exams are offered by their respective organizations. AHRI and NATE require that these exams be proctored by a local community college, a vocational school, or an approved local testing site. When you're ready to take the exam, please contact us, and we'll provide AHRI or NATE with your Certificate of Completion. You'll then contact AHRI at http://www.ahrinet.org/ or NATE at www.natex.org, and the organization will advise you where to take the exam.

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