Tradespeople employed in the HVACR industry install maintain and repair systems that control the temperature, humidity, and total air quality in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
Related Instruction Requirements
The Heating, Venting, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) program provides the required related instruction for apprentices registered in Connecticut as an S2 or D2. HVACR technicians, also known as a D2 license holder in the state of CT, are required to complete 432 related instruction (RI) hours and journeymen, S2 license holders, are required to complete 720 RI hours. At the CEC, D2 apprentices complete two full years of apprenticeship training and need only 72 hours the third year to complete the 432 required RI hours.
HVAC - D2 Course Outline
The holder of this license may perform the installation, repair, replacement, maintenance or alteration of any warm air, air conditioning and refrigeration system, including necessary piping for the conveyance of heating or cooling media and associated pumping equipment, and only while in the employ of a contractor licensed for such work. This license does not including the installation or servicing of oil burners of any size.
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Year One (180 Hours)
Basic Safety, Introduction To Construction Math, Introduction To Construction Drawings, OSHA 30-Hour Outreach Training For Construction, Introduction to HVAC, Trade Mathematics, Basic Electricity, Introduction to Cooling, Introduction to Heating, Intro to Air Distribution Systems, Basic Copper and Plastic Piping Practices, Soldering and Brazing, Basic Carbon Steel Piping Practices
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Year Two (180 Hours)
Alternating Current, Compressors, Refrigerants and Oils, Leak Detection Evacuation Recovery and Charging, Metering Devices, Heat Pumps, Basic Maintenance, Chimneys Vents and Flues, Sheet Metal Duct Systems, Fiberglass and Fabric Duct Systems, Commercial Airside Systems, Air Quality Equipment, and Introduction to Hydronic Systems.
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Year Three (72 Hours)
International Mechanical Codes, NFPA Standards
HVAC - S2 Course Outline
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Year One (180 Hours)
Basic Safety, Introduction To Construction Math; Introduction To Construction Drawings; OSHA 30-Hour Outreach Training For Construction; Introduction to HVAC; Trade Mathematics; Basic Electricity; Introduction to Cooling; Introduction to Heating; Intro to Air Distribution Systems; Basic Copper and Plastic Piping Practices; Soldering and Brazing; Basic Carbon Steel Piping Practices.
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Year Two (180 Hours)
Alternating current, Compressors, Refrigerants and Oils, Leak Detection Evacuation Recovery and Charging, Metering Devices, Heat Pumps, Basic Maintenance, Chimneys Vents and Flues, Sheet Metal Duct Systems, Fiberglass and Fabric Duct Systems, Commercial Airside Systems, Air Quality Equipment, and Introduction to Hydronic Systems.
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Year Three (180 Hours)
Fasteners, Hardware & Wiring; HVAC Controls; Control Circuit and Motor Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Cooling; Troubleshooting Heat Pumps; Troubleshooting Gas Heating; Troubleshooting Oil Heating; Troubleshooting Accessories; Zoning, Ductless, Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems; Commercial Hydronic Systems; Steam Systems; Retail Refrigeration Systems; Customer Relations; Water Treatment.
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Year Four (180 Hours)
Indoor Air Quality; Energy Conservation Equipment; Building Management Systems; System Air Balancing; System Start Up & Shut Down; Construction Drawings and Specifications; Heating and Cooling System Design; Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration; Alternative and Specialized Heating and Cooling
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