Mike Baker has been an instructor since 2011. Previously, he was HVAC Program Director at both Virginia College and Vista College. Baker was a HVAC technician for several decades and has experience hiring, training, and managing HVAC Technicians. He holds numerous HVAC Excellence certifications, several Green Mechanical Council certifications, an EPA 608 Universal certification, and Emerson Climate Technology certifications. He has served as both an HVAC Excellence Instructor and Exam Proctor.
What students will learn Explain the concepts of heat transfer, Btu, temperature, heat content, sensible heat, latent heat, pressure, gas laws, and work, and describe how they apply to air conditioning and refrigeration systems Describe the four basic components that make up the vapor-compression refrigeration cycle Identify the four major system components and explain their functions in the refrigeration system Properly install an air-conditioning system and put it into operation Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems in an air-conditioning and heat pump systems How students will benefit Be prepared to sit for the NATE Ready to Work Certificate Exams Be prepared to sit for the HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certificate Exams Be prepared to sit for the EPA 608 Refrigerant Handling Certification Exam Use real-world simulations included in this program to get "hands-on" experience Soft skills simulations included in the course will help sharpen your customer service skills
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