in on-the-job training and related instruction.
Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic and Installer
Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors – National Association Educational Foundation (PHCC Educational Foundation)

Work Process Content
On the Job Training

General trade orientation
350
a. Use and care of tools b. Test and measurement devices c. Types and sizes of piping, tubing, and fittings d. Introduction to refrigeration system components e. Safety procedures and first aid f. Equipment records and reports
Fabrication of system components
550
a. Cut, thread, flare, bend, and shape piping and tubing b. Install fittings c. Solder, braze, and tin fittings and components d. Care and use of oxy-acetylene and air-acetylene torches e. Silver and soft soldering
System installation and connection
1.6K
a. Electrical supply lines and cables b. Electrical connections c. Water service lines d. Air supply lines e. Steam lines f. Steam return lines g. Steam traps and strainers h. Pressure reduction, expansion, evaporator, stop valves i. Suction and discharge lines j. Gauges k. Dehydrators l. Filters and strainers m. Controls
Equipment installation
950
a. Install condensers b. Prepare compressor and motor bases c. Install and align compressors and motors d. Install evaporators and other cooling coils e. Install and align centrifugal pumps and bases f. Safe equipment moving - slings, lines, blocks and falls, chain hoists, rollers, dollies, and skids
System maintenance
1.1K
a. Troubleshoot field systems b. Test pressure, flow, etc. c. Check liquid levels d. Check repair leaks (refrigerants, liquids) e. Purge, dehydrate, and charge systems f. Repair, align, and adjust fans and blower sections g. Align pulleys, bearing blocks, belt tension
Equipment repair
2.9K
a. Disassemble and clean, repair, perform shop tests and run-in compressors b. Repair, pressure test, dehydrate evaporators c. Repair, acidize condensers, and roll condenser tubes d. Remove, replace, disassemble, test, clean, calibrate, and renew defective parts on controls of all types including: pneumatic, electrical, electro_x0002_pneumatic, thermostatic, humidity, pressure, vacuum
Machine shop practice
300
a. Use of grinders, drill presses, lathes b. Tool and drill sharpening
Miscellaneous
300
a. Orientation b. Housekeeping c. Safety d. Activities not otherwise listed
Installation and maintenance of steam and hydronic heating systems
1K
Power and industrial process piping
200
High and low pressure boilers
250
Estimating
150
Supervisory training
100
Business administration
200
Solar
100
Related Instruction Content
Training Provider(s):
Year 1 - Introduction to the Trade, Tools and Safety
40
Year 1 - Systems and Components
16
Year 1 - Basic Electricity
24
Year 1 - Mathematics
16
Year 1 - Basic Thermodynamics
12
Year 1 - Refrigeration Cycle
20
Year 1 - Maintenance and Inspection
10
Year 1 - Systematic Problem Solving
10
Year 1 - Energy Efficiency
8
Year 2 - Refrigeration Cycle
8
Year 2 - Compressors, Condensers, Metering Devices and Accessories
32
Year 2 - Evacuation, Charging and Refrigerant Handling
26
Year 2 - Heating and Cooling Equipmen
12
Year 2 - Electricity and Electrical Troubleshooting
20
Year 2 - Motors
16
Year 2 - Control Systems
14
Year 2 - Psychrometrics
16
Year 2 - Basic Sizing
12
Year 3 - Servicing and Troubleshooting Systems
20
Year 3 - Testing and Balancing Systems
14
Year 3 - Energy Efficient Mechanical Systems
10
Year 3 - Fluid Handling Systems
8
Year 3 - Electrical Problem Solving
20
Year 3 - Refrigeration System Problem Solving
16
Year 3 - Troubleshooting with the Psychrometric Chart
10
Year 3 - Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers
10
Year 3 - Commercial Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems
12
Year 3 - Water Treatment
10
Year 3 - Indoor Air Quality
16
Year 3 - Blueprint Reading
10
Refrigeration Cycle and Heat Pumps
16
Heat Pump Components, Motors, Compressors and Specific Defrost
32
Electrical Schematics and Blueprint Reading
16
Installation, Maintenance and Service
24
System Sizing and Design
12
Air Source Heat Pumps
10
Geothermal Heat Pumps
36
Energy and Efficiency Calculations
10