Basic HVAC Training

Basic HVAC training covers fundamental knowledge and skills.

Basic HVAC training teaches you the fundamental principles and topics of HVAC (heating, ventilating and air conditioning) design. This type of training is particularly beneficial if you are new to HVAC systems or have not taken a fundamental basic training course on how HVAC systems work. Basic training stresses knowledge of how HVAC systems work, from heat transfer, mechanical refrigeration, load estimation, psychometrics and what makes it work. Through academic study and hands-on learning, basic HVAC training prepares you to understand HVAC systems for more advanced study and training.

Benefits

Benefits of basic HVAC training includes a solid foundation of how HVAC systems work so that repairing, installing and troubleshooting HVAC systems are easier to do. You feel more qualified and more proficient in problem-solving more complicated and difficult HVAC systems. Basic training also affords you the opportunity to learn the components of HVAC systems if you have never been exposed to such training before. It can be a beneficial way to get introduced to it and help you determine whether HVAC maintenance and installation is a viable career path for you.

Topics

Topics include understanding of HVAC design, principles of heat transfer, principles of heating and cooling loads, air cycles, zoning, pressure enthalpy, mechanical refrigeration, basic electrical wiring, and components of HVAC systems including compressors, valves, metering devices, oil separators, accumulators and receivers.

Time Frame

The time it takes to complete basic training depends largely on the provider of the training. It can be condensed into five days of full-time classes or spread out of 11 weeks on weeknights. For example, the HVAC Training School offers its fundamental training course only in the spring for 11 weeks.

Completion Requirements

Training requirements usually include a final exam, as well as quizzes, assignments and demonstration of knowledge through a practical component. For example, Carrier University requires a cumulative score of 70 percent to pass the training course.

Cost

Even though it is basic training, this type of HVAC training can be the costliest as it is foundational to more advanced training. Costs can range from $1,200.00 through Carrier University to almost $3,000 through HVAC Training School.

References

• Carrier University: CSD400 - HVAC Systems Fundamentals
• HVAC Training School: Fees