HVAC school training courses in Brooklyn Park, MN (public, in-house or online)

With the increased need for energy efficient heating and cooling systems, opportunities in the commercial refrigeration field are unlimited. Work in the area of supermarket refrigeration contains perhaps one of the biggest challenges and requires intensive quality training. Ice cube machines, walk-in coolers and display cases require technical service skills. The air conditioning and heating areas include working on heat/cool rooftop units, chillers and large building systems that are controlled...

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Trained, highly skilled personnel are needed for the exciting new technological demands of the residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry. Independent and critical thinking men and women instilled with troubleshooting and electrical control circuit skills are vital for the future installation and servicing of residential HVAC equipment. Prospective technicians will also master the intricacies of the newest residential energy management controls and indoor air quality equipmen...

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HVAC school covers the following:
Math for Technicians
Thermodynamics, Temperature and Pressure
The Refrigerant System Cycle
Refrigerants and Their Recovery
Refrigerant Blends and Troubleshooting
Refrigerant Controls
Valves, Troubleshooting Flow Controls
Compressors and Their Lubrication
Basic Electricity
Electrical Circuits and Motors

Students who are familiar with AutoCAD MEP can learn how to design a mechanical HVAC system using AutoCAD MEP. This courseware uses hands-on exercises to teach students how to determine energy requirements, add HVAC equipment, ductwork, and fittings, and create construction documents using AutoCAD MEP. The course addresses both imperial and metric systems.

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This course requires a working knowledge of a recent version of AutoCAD, in addition to drafting, design,...

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The HVAC Course is comprised of 19 comprehensive lessons. They are easy to follow, yet challenging and stimulating at the same time. Each lesson begins with a subject matter preview and objectives, an introductory note from your instructor and a vocabulary builder of new words and terms.

Next comes the reading assignment. Practice exercises help you check and review what you’ve learned. At the end of the lesson is an open-book exam, which you may take online.