HVACR
Offered in partnership with HVAC Reducation, these North American Technician Excellence (NATE) recognized
training courses are perfect for your busy schedule. Courses are mentor-led. This means you can study at
your own pace and at any time of the day or night. Spend as much time as needed on a certain page or subject.
If you have any questions for the instructor, you can send an e-mail and you will have an answer within
24 hours. Courses contain 6 modules that cover specific HVACR concepts by incorporating a presentation that
utilizes some or all of the following: text reading assignments, web site tours, applied exercises, online
quizzes, video clips, animations, images, handouts and module final exams. All courses are 18 NATE CEUs.
Our comprehensive online training program is thorough and accurate in content, diagrams and testing. It is
also easy to use and understand, even if you're not a computer geek. Tutorials and detailed instruction will
guide you along and help is only a click away if there are questions.
Here's a sample of how it works:
Step 1: Pre-certification Assessment (PCA) (your current HVAC/IQ) - Through a series of exams,
HVAC/R technical knowledge is assessed with a focus on NATE certification or similar industry certifications,
assessing level of professionalism & technical competence. The pre-certification (PCA) is selected by the
NATE certification or topic for which the individual is preparing.
Available Assessments include:
Core, Air Conditioning, Heat Pump, Gas, Oil, Air Distribution, Hydronics-Gas & Hydronics-Oil, all Service
& Installation Level.
Step 2: Develop A Training Path (where you stand and where you go from there) - After completing
and submitting a PCA Assessment, a printable performance report is prepared, stating strengths and weaknesses and
recommending a specific course of action to follow (online courses to take, materials to read, etc.) or indicate
preparedness for the certification exam.
Step 3: In-Depth Online Training (take specified courses) - Courses can be taken in two ways:
mentored or collaborative. This means an individual can be assigned a mentor who will work one-on-one with them
as a learning coach OR an individual can work in a "group" setting, whereby an instructor provides weekly assignments
and online group discussions to a "virtual group". Courses are broken down into easy-to-follow modules and instructor
assistance is available by email when needed. All courses are Recognized by NATE CEU for recertification.
Step 4: Certifications (where your hard work pay$ off) - Successful course completion provides an
excellent value to determine if you are ready to take your NATE or industry certification or apply for recertification.
Also available and recommended are online NATE Prep Courses for brushing-up before taking exams. Prep courses can
be taken whenever and as often as needed for a period of 30 days.
Click on the link below to register for any course, assessment or prep.
**CLASS CATALOG**
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This course is designed to explore the common aspects of HVAC/R technology. Discussion will focus
on such topics as heat transfer methods, basic terminology and definitions, and applied physics for HVAC/R
systems. Six modules cover: Introduction to the Industry, HVAC/R Measurements, Heat Energy, Pressure, Gas
Works and Air Works.
Price: $184
Mentor Led
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Covers the basic safety considerations of the HVAC/R workplace. Presentations and coursework are
in six modules that cover: Hazard communication (labels and MSDS), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),
Personal Safety in Confined Space and Ladders, Electrical Lockout/Tagout, Fire Extinguishers and Compressed
Gas Safety, Back Protection and HVAC/R Hazardous Materials.
Price: $184
Mentor Led
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Basic electrical theory such as Ohms Law, circuit schematic symbols, circuit characteristics,
will be discussed as it specifically applies to DC & AC circuits in the HVAC/R industry. Six modules
cover: Introduction to the Industry, What is Energy, Atomic Theory, Basic Circuits, Parallel Circuits,
Power.
Price: $184
Mentor Led
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A continuation of the Electrical 111 course, concepts presented and discussed are oriented towards
alternating current production and application, specifically to devices utilized in HVAC/R systems. Six
modules cover: Magnetism, Alternating current, Loads, resistive and Inductive, Capacitors, Impedance and
power distribution, Transformers.
Price: $200
Mentor Led
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This course covers common control components found in HVAC/R systems. A logical continuation of
the 112 course. Presentations and examples are given for specific devices and their electrical sequence
of operation in normal HVAC/R applications. Six modules cover: Control Methods, Temperature &
Pressure, Residential Heat/Cool Thermostats @ Low Voltage, Really Good Relay Stuff, Contactors go /
Starters go with protection, Power wiring, Odds and ends around a schematic.
Price: $224
Mentor Led
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This course is dedicated to common single- phase and small three-phase electric motors.
Presentations focus on basic motor theory, common types of motors, starting components and protection
devices. Six modules cover: Basic electric motor theory, Shaded pole & split-phase motors,
Basic three-phase motors.
Price: $224
Mentor Led
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This course is the introduction to HVAC comfort systems. Topics covered include human comfort,
psychrometrics, and an introduction to basic air distribution systems, airflow measurement methods and
calculations. Six modules cover; Heat transfer concepts, Comfort (humans and machines), Conditions of
air, Introduction to psychrometrics, Using the psychrometric chart, Air flow measurement.
Price: $200
Mentor Led
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This course is a continuation of HVAC/R Systems 121. The presentations and course- work are
designed to develop an ability to perform residential / light commercial heat-loss calculations (for
heating systems) and size heating duct systems. Six modules include: The basic building envelope,
Heat-loss issues, Heating equipment selection, Distribution basics, Duct sizing, Common installation
standards.
Price: $224
Mentor Led
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This course is designed to introduce the concept of combustion in basic terms. The focus
will be on the current direct-vent systems and the traditional high-pressure gun burner. Six modules
include: Combustion basics for oil, Fuel storage and delivery issues, Direct vent oil, High pressure
gun burner, Burner components, Combustion analysis & adjustment.
Price: $200
Mentor Led
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This course covers combustion basics for natural gas and propane fuels as found in residential
and light commercial applications. Presentations cover the common types of gas heating equipment. Six
modules include: Gas combustion basics, Common components & safety issues, Natural draft, Induced
draft, Direct vent, Sealed combustion.
Price: $200
Mentor Led
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This course covers combustion basics for natural gas and propane fuels as found in residential
and light commercial applications. Presentations cover the common types of gas heating equipment. Six
modules include: Gas combustion basics, Common components & safety issues, Natural draft, Induced
draft, Direct vent, Sealed combustion.
Price: $200
Mentor Led
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This course will serve as an introduction to the mechanical compression refrigeration cycle
and the necessary components. Students will be introduced to the common components, and terms and
definitions of the cycle. HVAC/R Fundamentals is recommended prior to taking this course. Six modules
include: Basic refrigeration cycle physics, Compression and compressors, Condensation and condensers,
Expansion and metering devices, Evaporation and evaporators, The system makes a cycle.
Price: $200
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This course is not so "fundamental" but is where you start when just dealing with controls.
A good understanding of common HVAC systems is a prerequisite of this course. Six modules include:
The Building and HVAC Systems, Air Circulation and Air Quality, Control System Characteristics,
Process Characteristics and Control Systems, Control System Components, Control System Categories.
Price: $200
Mentor Led
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This course is designed to introduce the concepts and terminology of heating and power
boilers. The main focus of the course will be on commercial and industrial boilers. Topics include:
Boiler Fundamentals, Boiler Types, Steam and Hydronic Boilers, Fuels and Burner Types, Valve
Identification, Safety and Relief Valves, Water Level Controllers, Boiler Accidents.
Price: $200
Mentor Led
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This course is designed to introduce the concepts and terminology of heating and power
boilers. The main focus of the course will be on commercial and industrial boilers. The content
covers the required knowledge for proper and safe low pressure boiler system operations. The
content is covered in the 9 modules (32 hour/2 credit) outlined below: Introduction to the
industry, Classifying Boilers, Combustion, The Heat Exchanger, Controlling Energy Sources, Boiler
Accidents/Hazards, Pumps, Heat Transfer Units, System Accessories.
Price: $283
Mentor Led
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This course the initial course on hydronic heating systems. This course begins a series of
courses that address hot water heating systems. This course is NATE recognized for 18 hours of
continuing education units (CEU's) applicable to NATE recertification. Module topics covered:
- System concept
- Residential Boilers
- Pumps and system accessories
- Hydronic controls
- System design basics
- Price: $200 Mentor Led
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**PREPS AND ASSESSMENTS**
NATE Exam Prep Reviews (Self-Study)
These short courses are ideal for brushing-up before you take your exam. Each section comes with random selection exams that include immediate feedback. With these exams available on demand, you can continually test yourself and improve in the areas that you need most. Online learning tools include:
- Downloadable study handouts
- Linked resource sites for additional study
- Video clips on key points
- User-friendly navigation
- 24/7 - 30-day access
Exam Prep Currently available:
- NATE Core Service Level
- NATE Gas Furnace Service Level
- NATE Heat Pump
- NATE Oil Heat Service Level
- NATE Oil Hydronics Service Level
- NATE Gas Hydronics Service Level
- Pricing: $79 (Some preps in development; Core Install, Air Conditioning and Air Distribution available soon)
Pre-certification Assessments (PCA)
This series of exams is designed to assess general and specific HVAC technical knowledge. The focus of this program is NATE certification or similar HVAC industry certifications, which establish an individual's level of professionalism and technical competence. Exam content is randomly selected from a pool of content categories and then compiled as a total exam. The weighting of the content category depends on what exam is being taken.
Pools of content categories include:
- Customer Service
- Trade Math
- HVAC Applied Physics
- HVAC Electrical
- Air Distribution Specific
- Water Distribution Specific
- Fuel Gas Specific
- Air Conditioning Specific
- Heat Pump Specific
After you complete and submit your exam you will receive a performance report that you can print. This report will tell you where your strengths and weaknesses are based on your assessment. Your report will recommend a specific course of action to follow regarding additional study or indicate that you are prepared for your certification exam.
The pre-certification assessment (PCA) is selected by the NATE certification or topic area that you are preparing for.
Available Assessments:
- Air Distribution - Service Level
- Core - Installation Level
- Core - Service Level
- Gas - Service Level
- Heat Pump Service
- Price $34 (Some assessments in development)
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