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HVAC Trainee Guide

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) (U.S.)

2007
2007
first published
  • 2007Pearson/Prentice Hall · ENGISBN 9780136144168

Heating and air-conditioning systems (HVAC) regulate the temperature, humidity, and the total air quality in residential, commercial, industrial, and other buildings. As a technician, you must be able to maintain, diagnose, and correct problems throughout the entire system. Diversity of skills and tasks is also significant to this field. You must know how to follow blueprints or other specifications to install any system. You may also need working knowledge of sheet metal practices for the installation of ducts, welding, basic pipefitting, and electrical practices. NCCER's program has been designed by highly qualified subject matter experts. Our apprentice approach to the HVAC field includes theoretical and practical skills essential to your success as an HVAC installer or technician. - To the trainee.

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