Curriculum

HVACR Training Curriculum for Employees

Aligned with industry standards, the online HVACR Technician Training Program curriculum covers the foundational skills needed for your employees to be effective in their roles from day one. Workers will learn the fundamentals of working in heating and ventilation while preparing to sit for required EPA certification.

HVACR Technician

Career Diploma

Accredited

Full Program Overview

36.2 continuing education units (CEUs)
8 courses
19 exams

Estimated completion time:

Fast track = 5 months
Average time = 9 months

The estimated completion times are based on completion times for consumer learners enrolled in this program from May 2021 - April 2022, excluding withdrawals. Enterprise Solution rates may be higher but are highly dependent upon implementation choices.

In this course, your learners will develop the necessary skills to ensure their success in the program. Starting Your Program is designed to help them make a smooth transition to Penn Foster, including how to use all the tools and resources that are available to them, get help when they need it, understand the Code of Conduct, and improve their study skills and time management. The goal is to help them become confident, independent learners.

By the end of this course, your learners will be able to do the following:
- Identify skills needed to be a confident and independent online learner
In this course, your learners will learn about the uses, components, and types of indoor comfort-control systems. They will explore the types of jobs and the pay scales for comfort-control employees.

By the end of this course, your learners will be able to do the following:
- Analyze the various components used in refrigeration and indoor comfort-control systems
In this course, your learners will study the need for a broad range of technical skills to work with heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. They'll also develop the ability to recognize and correctly employ the tools, equipment, and common materials used by HVACR technicians.

By the end of this course, your learners will 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 the HVACR field and work
- Point out the scientific elements and laws associated with HVACR
The work performed by HVACR technicians is diverse and involves different applications of the fundamental concepts your learners have studied. The work also includes a wide range of air conditioning and refrigeration systems. This part of their program explains how those systems work and describes the major components, as well as the accessories used for the proper operation of systems with specific designs. This course discusses the many kinds of components they'll encounter when servicing various types of refrigeration systems and what makes one type better suited for an installation than another. They'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, your learners will be able to do the following:
- Categorize the different types of refrigeration systems and their parts
- Distinguish among refrigeration devices, components, refrigerant properties, and the safety measures associated with each
- Describe the servicing, testing, and maintaining procedures for refrigerant systems
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, your learners will 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, your learners will be able to do the following:
- Explain electrical power and the operating characteristics of equipment, circuits, motors, and control devices
- Use schematics to determine the expected operation of an electrical system
In this course, your learners will describe how air-conditioning and heating systems are installed and serviced in residential and smaller commercial applications. They'll also receive practical tips and instructions.

By the end of this course, your learners will 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 systems and air-conditioning systems
- 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
This course focuses on large-scale, commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems like commercial control systems, cooling towers, and 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, your learners will be able to do the following:
- Identify the components of common commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems
- Categorize the major phases of installation, maintenance, and cleanup procedures in refrigeration systems
- Identify the various troubleshoots concerning commercial refrigeration systems
In this course, your learners will explore how heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) play a huge role in the design of residential and commercial spaces. They’ll also learn about how HVACR is an integral part of all buildings and how taking into account issues like duct design, load calculations, and zone control systems help make buildings safer to live and work.

By the end of this course, your learners will 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