HVACR Technician Essentials Program

HVACR Technician Essentials Program   240 (or more) instructional hours

The HVACR Technician Essentials Program is a comprehensive online HVACR education program encompassing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.  In addition to the rich selection of basics courses, each technician may choose their last course to be either 103 Basic Sheet Metal, or 191 Hydronics.  This flexibility allows the student to focus on knowledge used in their line of work or home geographic area. It is specifically structured to provide a well-rounded introduction of the basic skills of installers and technicians who are:

• Just beginning in the HVACR industry
• Continuing education for upgrading knowledge and skills, or
• Preparing for certifications or outcome exams: HVAC Excellence Work Ready Exams, or NATE Service Core
• Preparing for state license exams that are often coupled with two or more years work experience

The content presented in each course focuses on learning objectives that have been identified by HVACR industry groups (HVAC Excellence, AHRI, NATE, RSES, HARDI, PAHRA, ACCA)

as key knowledge for an HVACR technician.  This program is offered completely online.  Even though it is self-paced, students receive a 60 day enrollment for each course.  Students are registered for one course at a time. Upon successful completion of each course (a score of 75% or higher), students are registered into the next course and receive a certificate of completion for each completed course.  After successful completion of all fourteen courses, students receive a Certificate of Completion for the HVACR Technician Essentials Program.  The courses making up Program are:

1. 101 Fundamentals
2. 102 Safety
3. 111 Electrical DC Theory Plus
4. 112 Electrical AC Theory Plus
5. 113 Electrical Common Components
6. 114 Electrical Motors
7. 121 Systems Properties & Measurement
8. 141 Refrigeration I
9. 241 Intro to Service
10. R-410A Refrigerant
11. 135 Heat Pumps
12. EPA 608 Refrigerant Usage Review
13. 133 Gas Heat I
14. Option:  103 Basic Sheet Metal OR 191 Hydronics

For course descriptions, find the corresponding course number at the beginning of this catalog.

Each course purchase allows 60 days enrollment to complete. Must obtain a 75% or higher to obtain CEU recognition. Course provides you with a Subject Matter Expert (mentor) to assist with questions and all course materials for the duration of the course. User name and access will be sent to your email account within 24 hours of purchase

Click here for NATE CEU guide

NOTE: The Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 6th Edition Textbook is Required (below)!