BUILD AN HVAC BASIC MAINTENANCE & BASIC SERVICE TECH

Day 1: Introduction and Fundamentals

• Introduction to the class and learning expectations
• Safety protocols
• Fundamentals of heat transfer and refrigeration theory
• Identification of components and piping
• Understanding saturation, superheat, and subcooling

Day 2: Metering Devices and Refrigeration Cycle

• Introduction to life skills: integrity and professionalism
• Types of metering devices and proper charging techniques
• Drawing and explaining the refrigeration cycle
• Lab rules and expectations
• Troubleshooting refrigerant issues

Day 3: Air Conditioning Tune-Up and Heat Pump Cycle

• Introduction to life skills: customer communication
• Air conditioning tune-up procedures
• Understanding the heat pump cycle
• Effects of airflow on refrigerant charge
• Before and after maintenance documentation

Day 4: Electrical Safety and Troubleshooting

• Introduction to life skills: equipment care
• Electrical safety precautions
• Reading and interpreting electrical diagrams
• Proper use of electrical meters
• Troubleshooting electrical components

Day 5: Advanced Electrical Skills

• Introduction to life skills: goal setting
• Drawing detailed electrical diagrams
• Troubleshooting compressor and electrical circuit issues
• Maintenance techniques and best practices

Day 6: Electric Heat Strip and Wiring Techniques

• Introduction to life skills: teamwork and collaboration
• Understanding electric heat strip components
• Hands-on wiring exercises
• Confidence-building activities

Day 7: Low Voltage Systems and Fan Motor Troubleshooting

• Introduction to life skills: aiming high
• Troubleshooting low voltage systems
• Measuring amperage
• Hands-on fan motor troubleshooting

Day 8: Customer Engagement and Service Excellence

• Introduction to life skills: attitude and professionalism
• Exceeding customer expectations
• Role-playing customer interactions
• Effective communication strategies

Day 9: Continued Skills Development and Assessment

• Continued low voltage troubleshooting
• Hands-on soldering and copper work
• Student assessment and feedback
• Presenting membership options to customers

Day 10: Gas Furnace Diagnostics and Testing

• Step-by-step gas furnace tune-up procedures
• Understanding gas furnace components and safety precautions
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting common issues
• Gas manifold pressure testing

Day 11: Graduation and Reflection

• Graduation ceremony
• Recap of key learnings and achievements
• Excitement for applying newfound knowledge in the field