HVACR Technician Online
Become a Certified HVAC/R Technician
Gain the training needed to start an entry-level career in the HVAC/R industry! This
self-paced, 100% online HVAC/R Technician course is designed to provide you with an
understanding of key HVAC/R concepts and components, installation best practices,
troubleshooting fundamentals, and much more! You will also gain hard and soft skills,
ranging from real-world simulations to get "hands-on" experience to customer service
simulations to sharpen your knowledge for scenarios on the job.
This HVAC/R training will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to take
the NATE Ready to Work Certificate exams and all 17 HVAC Excellence Employment Ready
Certificate Exams. Additionally, you will be prepared to take the EPA 608 Refrigerant
Handling Certification Exam.
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Job Outlook for Certified HVAC/R Technicians
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the employment of HVAC/R technicians
is expected to grow 6% by 2032, which equates to 37,700 job openings on average, each
year throughout this period. The BLS also states that the average salary for HVAC
technicians is $57,300 per year with top earners making more than $84,250.
Certified HVAC/R Technician FAQs
What is an HVAC/R technician? What does an HVAC/R technician do?
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) technicians, also called installers
or mechanics, work on the systems that control the temperature, humidity, and quality
of the air in our homes, workplaces, and all other types of buildings.
Do HVAC/R technicians need certification?
Many states require that HVAC/R technicians have a license before they are able to
work independently. NATE and HVAC Excellence certifications are widely recognized
both in the field and by customers seeking service.
Does this course prepare me for certification?
Yes. This HVACR Technician Certification course will prepare you for the HVAC Excellence
Core and Professional Technician certifications exams, the NATE Core and Specialty
Test certification exams, and the EPA Section 608 certification exam.
How long does it take to complete a certified HVAC/R technician course?
This Certified HVAC/R Technician course can be completed in 12 months or less and
it will help you:
• Build a strong foundation of HVACR service, repair, and maintenance
• Prepare to sit for the NATE certification exams
• Prepare to sit for the HVAC Excellence certification exams
• Prepare to sit for the EPA 608 Refrigerant Handling exam
Course Objectives
• HVAC training online course
• Explain the concepts of heat transfer, Btu, temperature, heat content, sensible
heat, latent heat, pressure, gas laws, and work, and describe how they apply to air
conditioning and refrigeration systems
• Describe the four basic components that make up the vapor-compression refrigeration
cycle
• Identify the four major system components and explain their functions in the refrigeration
system
• Properly install an air-conditioning system and put it into operation
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems in an air-conditioning and heat
pump systems
Prerequisites and Certification Requirements
This course is designed for HVACR technicians with one-to-two years of industry experience.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
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Instructor
Mike Baker
Mike Baker has been an instructor since 2011. He was previously an HVAC Program Director
at both Virginia College and Vista College. Baker was an HVAC technician for several
decades and has experience hiring, training, and managing HVAC Technicians. He holds
numerous HVAC Excellence certifications, several Green Mechanical Council certifications,
an EPA 608 Universal certification, and Emerson Climate Technology certifications.
He has served as both an HVAC Excellence Instructor and Exam Proctor.
Registration and Enrollment
This course is 100% online. Start anytime.
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Email ilearn@corning-cc.edu or call 607-936-5501 for more information on upcoming dates or opportunities for your corporate training needs.
Businesses in Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben interested in seeking funding to send promising leaders from their organizations to this training should contact CSS Workforce NY at 607-937-8337.
SUNY Corning Community College is committed to ensuring equal access to students with disabilities. If you believe that you will need accommodations while taking this course, please contact Accessibility Services by phone 607-962-9262 or email Accessibility@corning-cc.edu to begin the process of requesting accommodations. We strive to coordinate accommodations in a timely manner, but some accommodations may not be available when you need them if you do not give timely notice.