HVAC Technician
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
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.
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Focus Statement 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; understand furnace design and functions; understand commercial airside and hydronic systems including various types of boilers, piping, chilled-water systems, and their components; measurement and control of air temperature, humidity, pressure, and velocity; maintenance and repairs of diverse HVAC systems; troubleshoot heating, cooling, and heat pump systems; troubleshoot control circuits, electronic controls, and accessories; troubleshoot air quality and energy conservation equipment; refrigerant leak detection, evacuation, recovery, and charging. Overview l Two-hour closed-book examination l May use a basic function, non-printing calculator l No extra papers, books, notes or study materials are allowed Minimum passing score is 70.
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