COMFORT SYSTEMS USA TECHNICIAN ACADEMY
Apprenticeship Program
This apprenticeship related training program is an entirely online and convenient quality education. HVACRedu.net is a US Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Training Provider. Our online courses align with the US Department of Labor Apprenticeship Guidelines. HVACRedu.net is accredited by HVAC Excellence and recognized by NATE and various State licensing agencies for Continuing Education credit to maintain licenses and certifications.
This online program is the related training/educational component of registered apprenticeship programs. Many employers find it a valuable structured way to provide on-the-job training to new employees in the industry through this 4-year workforce development program. Employers that need a customized apprenticeship program to meet specific system types are invited to contact us for a curriculum aligned to their primary HVACR workplace requirements.
Apprentices are enrolled for an 8-month period to complete the year’s program. We provide an initial live program orientation, scheduled with Live Faculty, and a campus navigation video to help students succeed. Apprentices can view only the first topic module at a time and open the next module by earning a minimum score of 70% on each module exam. An overall averaged grade of 70% is required to successfully pass the annual year program and receive a certificate of completion. Try to complete 2 modules each week. That will keep you on track to complete by the recommended schedule. You should refer to the Program Student Handbook for specifics.
Program Courses for Year 1 (161 Instructional hours)
- 010 Employability Skills (9 hours)
- 050 Basic Construction Math (12 hours)
- 109 Basic Hand & Power Tools (6 hours)
- 101 Intro to Applied Sciencce (21 hours)
- 103 Basic Sheet Metal (21 hours)
- Apprenticeship Year 1 – Midterm Exam
- 106 Building Systems (6 hours)
- 104 Copper Works (12 hours)
- 065 Energy Sources (18 hours)
- Energy Sources (18 hours)
- 141 Refrigeration Cycle I (18 hours)
- EPA 608 Prep (8 hours)
- OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety (30 hours)
- Apprenticeship Year 1 Final Exam
Program Courses for Year 2 (158 Instructional hours)
- 015 Customer Service (15 hours)
- 110 Intro to Blueprints (12 hours)
- 111 Electrical DC I (18 hours)
- 112 Electrical AC I (18 hours)
- 142 Refrigeration Cycle II (18 hours)
- 143 Refrigeration Cycle Service (9 hours)
- Apprenticeship Year 2 Midterm Exam
- 121 Air Properties & Measurement (18 hours)
- 205 High Efficiency Ventilation (9 hours)
- 138 Introduction to Mini Splits (15 hours)
- 238 Advanced Mini-Splits (12 hours)
- Apprenticeship Year 2 Final Exam
Program Courses for Year 3 (147 total hours)
- 239 Everything About Belts (3 hours)
- 113 Electrical Common Components (18 hours)
- 115 Electrical Troubleshooting (12 hours)
- 114 Electrical Motors (21 hours)
- 242 R-410A Refrigeration Tech (18 hours)
- 246 Low GWP Refrigerants (3 hours)
- Apprenticeship Year 3 Midterm Exam
- 122-1 Heat Loads Intro – (3 hours)
- 123-1&2 Air Distribution Intro (6 hours)
- 241 Intro to Cooling System Troubleshooting (18 hours)
- 139 Electric Heat (15 hours)
- 135 Heat Pumps (21 hours)
- 204 Air Handlers & Rooftop Units (6 hours)
- 261 Commercial Boiler Fundamentals (6 hours)
- Apprenticeship Year 3 Final Exam
Program Courses for Year 4 (123 total hours)
- 133 Gas Heat (18 hours)
- 134-2 Fuel Gas Pipe Sizing (3 hours)
- 134-1 Fuel Gas Venting Systems (3 hours)
- 191 Hydronics I (18 hours)
- 235 High Performance Heat Pumps (30 hours)
- Apprenticeship Year 4 – Midterm Exam
- 263 High Efficiency Commercial Boilers (6 hours)
- 153-1,2,3 Building Automation Systems I (3 hours)
- 201 High Efficiency HVAC (12 hours)
- 202 Central Chillers (6 hours)
- 203 Cooling Towers (6 hours)
- 306 Operations Management (18 hours)
- Apprenticeship Year 4 Final Exam
All courses are written and supported by qualified industry experts. Courses are open entry: open exit, available 24/7/365 so students may begin the program at any time. Students have 8 months from the date of enrollment to access their online program and complete the year’s curriculum, but they may complete in less time without restriction. Each learner can access their course when it fits into their own schedule. An ideal study is devoting 6 hours (two modules) of study per week. This ensures course completion during the enrollment period. We are happy to help registering your apprenticeship program with our online related training in your state. Please contact us for further information.
Questions? Call 888-655-4822 to speak to a Registration Advisor.