This certificate is designed to prepare students for advanced level of employment. These training courses are aligned with the North American Technician Excellence (NATE) industry organization. Technicians who successfully complete one or more of these courses may receive credit toward renewing their NATE certification.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| HVAC/R 050C | Compressors, Condensers and Cooling Towers | 3 |
| HVAC/R 051C | Heating Fundamentals | 3 |
| HVAC/R 052C | Heating Transfer & Distribution | 3 |
| HVAC/R 055C | Gas Heating | 3 |
| HVAC/R 056C | Hot Water Heating | 3 |
| HVAC/R 057C | Tools, Controls, and Troubleshooting | 3 |
| HVAC/R 060C | Troubleshooting Refrigeration and A/C Electricity 4 | 3 |
| HVAC/R 061C | Troubleshooting Refrigeration and A/C Electricity 5 | 3 |
| HVAC/R 062C | RSES Electricity and Electricity Lab for HVAC/R Technicians | 4 |
| HVAC/R 065C | RSES Technical Institute Heat Pump Training Course Volume I | 3 |
| HVAC/R 066C | RSES Technical Institute Heat Pump Training Course Volume II | 3 |
| HVAC/R 067C | RSES Technical Institute Training Manual 3 Volume I | 3 |
| HVAC/R 068C | RSES Technical Institute Training Manual 3 Volume II | 3 |
| Total Units | 40 | |
Students working for certificates must have a basic knowledge of arithmetic, reading and writing in order to learn and work in the occupations they select.
This is a Gainful Employment Program
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Distinguish between electrical systems, components and circuits by successful interpretation of schematics and diagrams.
- Compare and categorize operation and components of typical refrigeration, heating and humidifying system.
- Distinguish between and demonstrate the ability to correctly use different HVAC/R trade tools and meters.
- Demonstrate safe work practices and use required personal protective equipment.
- Design, build, troubleshoot and service HVAC/R equipment.