Maintenance Toolbox Intensive: HVAC Class w/ EPA 608
3.5 day HVAC Class: In-depth Basics to Advanced with optional EPA Testing
Intensive Program Synopsis
Earn your AAN Maintenance Toolbox Certification AND have the opportunity to test for your EPA 608 Universal Certification. This Intensive Series will help you be prepared for any HVAC emergency and, signals to an employer your commitment to effecient residential property maintenance. If you successfully pass your EPA 608 Universal test, you will be certified in the recovery, reclaimation, and purchase of refridgerant under the EPA 2019 guidelines.
This is a 3 and half day long course is geared for the beginner technician. Our instructor Chuck Ketchum will be discussing in the three days, Refrigeration Theory, Voltage, Charging and the EPA 608 information. The half day is for EPA 608 Testing and it is required that each individual bring a laptop, I pad or Android pad the day of testing. As soon as the email arrives with the study pack please print and let your tech know they will need to study prior to the course. This will help with taking the exam. If you have an individual who only needs to test we can open a chair for that day to accommodate.”
Class Day #1- Basic HVAC 8:30AM - 4:00 PM
When you have completed this section, you will:
- Be familiar with Basic HVAC terminology
- Understand the fundamentals of the refrigeration cycle
- Know the four major components of an HVAC system and be able to explain each function
- Be knowledgeable about low voltage controls
- Be able to disassemble the main components of an HVAC unit
- Be able to reassemble the main components of an HVAC unit
Class Day #2- Advanced HVAC 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
When you have completed this section, you will:
- Be familiar with HVAC terminology
- Understand the fundamentals of the refrigeration cycle
- Be knowledgeable about High voltage troubleshooting
- Be knowledgeable about low voltage controls
- Troubleshoot to a component level effectively
- Be aware of workplace safety measures while servicing a system
- Know how to use electrical test equipment
- Have practiced charging a system correctly with Superheat
Class Day #3- Hands-On practice and system diagnosis & EPA Test Prep 8:30AM - 4:00 PM
Class Day #4-EPA 608 Exam (this is optional and will be only 1/2 day) 8:30 AM-4:00 PM
Leave with your AAN HVAC Certificate of Completion for the HVAC portion regardless of whether you pass your EPA test.
Your Instructor: Chuck Ketchum has over 20 plus years in the property maintenance field. He is currently the head instructor for the Nebraska Maintenance Academy.
