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Certificate
HVAC Technician
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
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A journey-level HVAC technician is able to work independently to do the following: install residential, commercial, and industrial HVAC systems and their components; use and apply trade math to daily applications; interpret mechanical drawings, symbols and their application; soldering, brazing, and piping practices; apply and install venting for fossil fuel appliances; apply and install gas-fired-heating equipment and more.
Apply basic safety practices to protect workers during HVAC installation and service operationsApply basic rigging techniques to safely move and position HVAC equipment and componentsApply trade mathematics to support HVAC calculations and measurementsPerform soldering and brazing to join refrigerant and piping system componentsInstall and work with ferrous metal piping for HVAC applicationsApply principles of cooling systems to support installation service and troubleshootingApply principles of heating systems to support installation service and troubleshootingInstall and service air distribution systems including ductwork and related componentsInstall and service commercial airside systems including air handling and distribution equipmentInstall and service chimneys vents and flues for combustion appliance ventingPerform leak detection evacuation recovery and charging of refrigerant systemsApply alternating current principles to support HVAC electrical system workTroubleshoot control circuits to diagnose and resolve HVAC system faultsTroubleshoot gas heating systems to identify and resolve operational problemsTroubleshoot cooling systems to identify and resolve operational problemsPerform basic installation and maintenance practices for HVAC equipment and systemsSelect and handle refrigerants and oils in compliance with applicable requirementsService and diagnose compressors and metering devices in refrigeration and cooling systemsInstall and service commercial hydronic systems for heating and cooling applicationsPerform planned maintenance on HVAC systems to support reliable equipment operationTroubleshoot electronic controls heat pumps and accessories to resolve system faultsRead and interpret construction drawings and specifications to support HVAC installationPerform air system balancing to achieve design airflow in HVAC distribution systemsAssess and address indoor air quality conditions in commercial and residential buildingsPerform system startup and shutdown procedures for HVAC equipment and systemsApply heating and cooling system design principles to support commercial and residential projectsInstall and service commercial and industrial refrigeration systems