Seminar Overview
Available in both virtual and in-person, instructor-led formats, the goal of this two-day Air Conditioning and Refrigeration course is to provide a broad introduction to air conditioning and refrigeration systems, including everyday operation & important refrigerant safety practices. The course is a great overview for maintenance technicians, multi-craft tradespeople, building managers, HVAC technicians, or anyone seeking to improve their AC&R operation and maintenance skills.
Students are taught common practices and some "tricks-of-the-trade" for general operation and maintenance of their AC&R systems. They will learn about maintenance schedules and servicing, system diagnostics, troubleshooting, and fine-tuning to gain maximum efficiency. The course also covers an introduction to commercial and industrial chillers, regulatory laws and energy conservation. Overall, we will help you get the maximum life out of your Air Conditioning and Refrigeration systems while keeping it up and running as efficiently and consistently as possible.
This seminar is just $1,195 for both days. You can also combine it with our Boiler Operation course for a comprehensive 4-day HVAC Workshop.
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What is Virtual Instructor-led Training (VILT)?
Virtual air conditioning training provides your workers with all of the benefits of a live classroom, coupled with the convenience and affordability of online training. To access virtual air conditioning and refrigeration training, an employee only needs a computer, webcam, microphone, and internet connection. Training can be completed at home or in the workplace, without the costs associated with live classroom instruction. Employee safety is also improved, as virtual training comes with built-in social distancing.
Online air conditioning and refrigeration training courses are led by skilled instructors with years of classroom and industry experience. Workers receive virtual face-to-face instruction through video conferencing, with opportunities to engage instructors and classmates in meaningful discussion of A/C topics. Information retention is improved through pop quizzes, exercises, and simulation training.
Visit our Virtual Instructor-Led Training page to learn more about the benefits of VILT.
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Day One - Discussion Topics
Fundamentals of AC&R
- Air Conditioning versus Refrigeration
- Laws of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Regulation, Codes and Standards
- New Energy Efficiency Standards (S.E.E.R.)
- EPA Section 608 of the Clean Air Act
- ASHRAE, ASME
- Technician Licensing, Testing and Certification
Compression Refrigeration Cycle
- Saturation, Superheat, and Subcool
- Basic System Design
- Follow-the-Heat™
Refrigerants
- CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs, Inorganics
- Zeotropic and Azeotropic Refrigerant Mixtures
- Refrigerant Safety Including R-410a
Refrigerant Oils
- MO, AB, POE, PAG, PAO Oils & Properties
- Maintaining Oil Quality in Your AC&R System
Major AC&R System Components
- Evaporator
- Compressor
- Condenser
- Metering (Expansion) Device
Day Two - Discussion Topics
Auxiliary System Components
- Crankcase Heater
- Suction Accumulator
- Receiver
- Filter-Drier
- Sight Glass with Moisture Indicator
- Oil Separator
- Service Valves
- Muffler
- Refrigerant Controls
Refrigeration Systems
- Air, Water, and Ground-Source Heat Pumps
- Commercial Refrigeration
- Other specialty refrigeration systems
System Diagnostics, Servicing & Troubleshooting
- Service Tools and Equipment
- Manifold Gauge Set
- Recovery Machine
- Vacuum Pump
- Micron Gauge
- Leak Detection Equipment
- Recovering Refrigerant
- Charging the AC&R System
- Diagnosis, Common Failures, and Remedies
- Energy Conservation & Operating Efficiency
The EPA 608 exam is available to be taken at the conclusion of the class.
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EPA 608 Technician Certification Testing
Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act requires that all persons who maintain, service, repair, or dispose of appliances that contain regulated refrigerants be certified in proper refrigerant handling techniques by passing the EPA 608 Technician Certification exam. The EPA 608 exam is included in this course and is administered at the end of the second day of training, although attendees are not required to take the exam for successful completion of the course. While we cover material relevant to the test over the course of the training, this course is not designed to specifically prepare you to take the exam. Therefore we highly recommend that attendees who want to take the exam attend both days of training and take time to study beforehand. We mail out the EPA 608 study guide to all course registrants the day after registration to give you ample time to prepare. You can also download a PDF of the study guide below.
Click here for more information on the EPA 608 Technician Certification Exam
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Upon completion of this seminar, the student will receive a certification of completion with 8 classroom hours (.8 TPC Training CEUs) per day attended. Visit our continuing education units page to determine if this class is accepted by your state licensing agency.
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Optional Certification Exam
A certification exam is available for this course; students may order it at any time after the training is over. Please visit the Testing and Certification page for more information.
