Improve Workforce Efficiency

Course #: HVC010
Duration: 11.0 hours

What Students Learn: In this course, you’ll develop the necessary skills to ensure your success in the program. You’ll learn how you can improve your study skills, so you’re able to use a number of tools that will help you to be successful. Then, you’ll learn the basics of HVACR, including climate control, comfort control, and refrigeration.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Identify skills needed to be a confident and independent online learner
• Analyze the various components used in indoor climate control, refrigeration, and indoor comfort-control systems

Course #: HVC020
Duration: 32.8 hours

What Students Learn: In this course, you’ll get a general overview of the math skills and electrical knowledge required for a career in HVACR. You’ll learn basic electrical terms and concepts such as power, voltage, and current. You’ll also learn the math needed to perform electrical measurements, calculations, and conversions.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Describe the nature of electricity
• Summarize how to use basic math operations for trade professions

Course #: HVC030
Duration: 42.0 hours

What Students Learn: The work of an HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) technician covers many types of systems and requires a very broad range of technical skills. As you begin your studies in this field, it’s important that you establish a solid foundation of knowledge. Your first step in achieving this goal is to recognize the tools, test equipment, and common materials used by HVACR technicians.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Analyze the field of HVACR, the associated roles, and the importance of safety at the workplace
• Categorize the components of HVACR field and work
• Point out the scientific elements and laws associated with HVACR

Course #: HVC040
Duration: 69.4 hours

What Students Learn: This part of your program explains how air conditioning and refrigeration systems work and describe the specifics of the major components as well as the not-so-major components, which are often referred to as “accessories” even though they’re necessary to the proper operation of a system with a specific design. Included in this course are discussions about the many kinds of components you’ll encounter when servicing various types of refrigeration systems, and what makes one type better suited for an installation than another. You’ll learn how to display good work practices, demonstrate care for the environment, and follow the law when handling refrigerants. Finally, this course discusses system servicing, evacuation, and charging.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Categorize the different types of refrigeration systems and their parts
• Distinguish between refrigeration devices, components, refrigerant properties, and the safety measures associated with each
• Describe the servicing, testing, and maintaining procedures for refrigerant systems

Course #: HVC050
Duration: 41.7 hours

What Students Learn: The ability to troubleshoot heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment electrical problems is an important aspect of the HVACR technician’s role. Troubleshooting involves reading schematic and pictorial diagrams, interpreting the information to isolate the problem and conduct the appropriate tests, and then replacing the correct component. To be effective in achieving the ultimate goal of correct diagnosis, you’ll need a firm grasp of the fundamental concepts of electrical safety, basic electricity, and the proper use of test instruments.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Describe the safety measures used when working with the different forms of electrical power systems
• Explain the operation of electrical motors and the process of interpreting electrical circuit diagrams

Course #: HVC060
Duration: 82.0 hours

What Students Learn: This part of your course continues the study of air-conditioning technologies by explaining how these systems are installed and serviced in residential and smaller commercial applications. It then follows a new direction by exploring all types of heating systems used in households, including those powered by gas, oil, and electricity. You’ll learn how to work with real-world systems— rather than just why these systems work. Be sure to pay close attention to the practical tips and instruction contained in your lessons.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Identify the fundamentals of psychometrics and the various functions of air filters and ventilation systems
• Distinguish the various operations, installation processes, and troubleshooting of refrigeration system and air-conditioning system
• Analyze the principles, functions, and safety measures involved in combustion, gas, and oil heating systems
• Categorize the various applications and troubleshoots of electric heating systems and heat pump systems

Course #: HVC070
Duration: 63.9 hours

What Students Learn: In this course, you’ll explore how heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) play a huge role in the design of residential and commercial spaces. You’ll learn about how HVACR is an integral part of all buildings and how taking into account issues like indoor air quality, duct design, and load calculations helps make buildings a safer place to live and work. You’ll also discover the air conditioners, fans, and various systems and equipment that are in commercial buildings.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Describe the components, calculations, and designs associated with building constructions and systems
• Analyze the methods of duct designing and the systems of zone controlling and air balancing
• Point out the components and purpose of air-conditioning, commercial control, chilled-water, and air-handling systems
• Distinguish between the types, components, and operating processes of chilled-water and hydronic heating systems

Course #: HVC080
Duration: 45.1 hours

What Students Learn: This course focuses on refrigeration systems related to food preservation and processing, including ice machines. It provides a more general guide to the types of troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance work carried out by heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) technicians every day.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Analyze the operations and troubleshoots related to supermarket refrigeration systems and ice machine equipment
• Point out the various troubleshoots concerning commercial refrigeration systems
• Categorize the major phases of installation, maintenance, and cleanup procedures in refrigeration systems