HVAC Technician Apprenticeship Level 3

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The HVAC Technician Level 3 Certificate provides advanced technical training for individuals seeking to further develop expertise in the installation, diagnostics, and optimization of residential and commercial HVAC systems. Students focus on advanced system controls, complex troubleshooting, system performance analysis, and energy efficiency practices used in modern heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.

Program Purpose

Provides advanced technical training for individuals seeking to further develop expertise in the apprenticeship pathway.

Learning Outcomes

Calculate precise residential and light commercial heating and cooling loads using industry-standard methodologies (such as ACCA Manual J) to ensure optimal equipment sizing and energy efficiency.

Design and evaluate comprehensive air distribution systems by applying principles of fluid dynamics, static pressure, and psychrometrics to optimize airflow and indoor environmental quality.

Troubleshoot and repair light commercial HVAC equipment—including multi-stage rooftop units (RTUs) and commercial refrigeration systems—by interpreting complex electrical schematics and analyzing three-phase power circuits.

Synthesize advanced mechanical and thermodynamic principles to diagnose, calibrate, and resolve complex performance anomalies in high-capacity and specialized air conditioning systems.

Develop complete, code-compliant HVAC/R installation and retrofit proposals that integrate accurate thermal load data, custom ductwork design, and appropriate commercial equipment selection.