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Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Level 2

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Level 2

COURSE OUTLINE

Certification Body - National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

This course aims to develop and build on the skill sets garnered at level 1 to efficiently work on HVAC installation job sites as an apprentice. Trainees will be able to install HVAC systems in structures such as homes, office/commercial buildings, and factories. As well as performing maintenance and repairs to the systems.

Key Facts

Duration

1 Year

Programme Cost ONLY

$1,800.00 CI

Awarding Body

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

Student ID Fee (per semester)

$7.00 CI

Activity Fee

$105.00 CI

Pre-requisite

Successfully completed level 1

Course Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  1. Install, test, maintain and repair HVAC Systems
  2. Install different types of HVAC fixtures.
  3. Identify, install and repair various types of ventilation and HVAC Air distribution systems
  4. Measure, test, and modify indoor air quality (IAQ)
  5. Display knowledge of zoning, heating and cooling systems
  6. Identify, handle, test refrigerants and oils
  7. Identify, test, remove and replace air conditioning compressors and other motors
  8. Evacuate, recover, charge, and detect leaks on air conditioning systems

Degree Plan

Year 1 - Fall

  • TVET 006 – Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Level 2 (Part 1 of 3)

Year 1 - Spring

  • TVET 026 – Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Level 2 (Part 2 of 3)

Year 1 - Summer

  • TVET 036 – Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Level 2 (Part 3 of 3)

Electives & Future Study Options

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Internships

This programme does not require an internship for graduation. Students will be expected to successfully complete all tests and the respective performance tasks as assigned by the NCCER as part of the training, assessment, and certification requirement.

Course Modules

This programme is delivered with a minimum of six hours of instruction per week and combines classroom instruction with hands-on practical training. Students will complete a range of core modules designed to deepen their knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment. The course explores topics such as alternating current systems, compressors, refrigerants, heat pumps, duct systems, air quality equipment, and hydronic heating systems. Students will also learn essential servicing procedures including leak detection, refrigerant recovery and charging, and routine maintenance of HVAC equipment. Some modules may require additional instructional time to ensure students gain sufficient practical experience and technical understanding.

Covers transformers, single-phase and three-phase power distribution, capacitors, the theory, and operation of the induction motors, and the instruments and techniques used in testing AC circuits and components. It also reviews electrical safety.

Explains the operating principles of compressors used in comfort air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Includes installation, service, and repair procedures.

Introduces the properties and applications of refrigerants and lubricating oils used in HVAC systems.

Focuses on proper refrigerant handling, system servicing, and environmentally safe procedures for maintaining HVAC equipment.

Explores the principles of reverse cycle heating, including the operation, installation, and servicing of heat pump systems.