HVAC school training courses in Cedar Rapids, IA (public, in-house or online)

This introductory course reviews air conditioning systems relating to evacuation, startup, charging and troubleshooting. Gas, oil, heat pumps and hydronic heating systems will also be discussed. Required book: Residential Construction Academy HVAC by Silberstein.

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.

Course Prerequisites:

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.

Learn the basics of HVAC Electrical, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration with this entry level training. Developed by the leading HVACR experts, this course truly develops your core technical skills and advances your industry knowledge. Topics include Safety, Electrical fundamentals, Air Conditioning fundamentals and Refrigerant Usage.

This three part program includes:
HVAC Technician Fundamentals (80 hours)
HVAC Systems and Controls Fundamentals (150 Hours)
Boiler Study Package...

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