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HVAC Technician

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

Certificate

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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.

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Hybrid

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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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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Apply basic safety practices to protect workers during HVAC installation and service operations
  • Apply basic rigging techniques to safely move and position HVAC equipment and components
  • Apply trade mathematics to support HVAC calculations and measurements
  • Perform soldering and brazing to join refrigerant and piping system components
  • Install and work with ferrous metal piping for HVAC applications
  • Apply principles of cooling systems to support installation service and troubleshooting
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers49-9021.00
  • Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other47-3019.00
  • Construction Laborers47-2061.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • Multimeters, clamp meters, and continuity testers — operate independently to diagnose electrical faults in HVAC control boards and wiring on light-commercial job sites.
  • OSHA safety codes and EPA refrigerant handling regulations — apply routinely and without prompting to maintain compliance across residential and small-commercial service assignments.
  • Design specifications and equipment manuals — read and apply with limited oversight to configure heating and cooling components correctly during installation projects.
  • Heating and cooling system malfunctions — discuss directly with building occupants using active listening skills to narrow the scope of diagnosis before beginning repairs.
  • Refrigerant lines, gas piping, and condensate drains — connect and pressure-test with standard tools to form complete, leak-free systems on replacement equipment jobs.
  • Thermostat and control panel settings — adjust systematically after installation to balance airflow and temperature distribution across residential duct systems.
  • Preventive maintenance schedules — execute independently, including coil cleaning, lubrication, and filter changes, to sustain equipment efficiency on assigned accounts.
  • Installed HVAC systems — inspect and functionally test against plan specifications to verify code compliance and detect operational deficiencies before customer sign-off.
  • Service records and maintenance logs — document accurately using facilities management or CRM software to support scheduling and warranty tracking for a recurring client base.
  • Common mechanical and refrigeration faults — diagnose using deductive reasoning and manufacturer troubleshooting guides to complete routine repairs with minimal supervision.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
76%
Placement Rate
57%