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Comprehensive HVAC Training

Our heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) training provides technicians with the skills and knowledge they need to safely work with HVAC systems and provide routine and proactive maintenance.

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Online HVAC Courses

HVAC Basics

HVAC Basics

This eLearning course educates technicians on the purpose of HVAC systems in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities as well as how to safely work around these systems.

Describe the purpose of HVAC systems

Identify safe work practices

Understand the main components of HVAC systems

Identify environmental and efficiency issues

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Commercial HVAC Systems Essentials

Commercial HVAC Systems Essentials

Commercial buildings have specific heating, cooling, and ventilation needs. In this course, technicians can learn about how to plan and maintain HVAC systems in commercial buildings.

Define technical terms related to commercial HVAC systems

Understand the health and safety impacts of HVAC systems

Discuss critical design requirements for commercial HVAC

Master commercial HVAC planning

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HVAC: Heating and Cooling

HVAC: Heating and Cooling

This online course reviews how HVAC systems maintain clean, conditioned air in enclosed spaces and teaches learners about the two most common cooling systems and heating devices.

Identify common heating systems: all-air, air-water, and steam

Identify common cooling systems: direct expansion and chilled water

Describe the four steps of refrigeration cycle

Understand the functions of HVAC control systems

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HVAC: Hot Water and Ventilation

HVAC: Hot Water and Ventilation

Educate employees on the hot water heating systems, air distribution systems, and HVAC control systems used in residential, industrial, and commercial facilities.

Know the four main components of a hydronic heating system

Identify the safety devices installed on hot water boilers

Describe the components of a hot water boiler

Understand HVAC inspections and monitoring

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Refrigeration Basics

Refrigeration Basics

Train your HVAC techs on the refrigeration cycle, theory, equipment, and processes in this interactive HVAC learning module.

Understand the basic refrigeration cycle

Identify common heat exchangers

Explain thermodynamics

Describe cooling system functionality

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ASHRAE Essentials: Ventilation

ASHRAE Essentials: Ventilation

Vector offers several courses that align with the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). This course reviews how to ensure proper ventilation for acceptable indoor air quality.

Understand ASHRAE standards for ventilation

List air ventilation requirements

Learn how to maintain healthy indoor environments

Learn construction and start-up activities the standard requires

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HVACR Certification Prep (Type I, II, and III)

HVACR Certification Prep (Type I, II, and III)

This series of courses helps techs prepare for HVAC and Refrigeration (HVACR) certification exams. The training includes safety practices, technical knowledge, and more.

Learn HVAC safety considerations

Define key terms and identify common systems

Understand evacuation requirements

Prepare for HVAC certification exam

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$10 billion is the cost to repair and maintain HVAC annually. 7% growth in demand for commercial HVAC systems.

Why Choose Vector Solutions HVAC Training?

Industry-Leading Expertise

Vector Solutions works with industry experts and customers to create our best-in-class facilities maintenance and management courses.

Customizable Learning Paths

Our Learning Management System (LMS) supports role- and industry-specific learning paths to maximize skills development.

Continuous Content Updates

Reactive maintenance hurts your team’s ability to work quickly and effectively. Preventive maintenance training helps them operate more efficiently.

Industry-Specific Buildings and Facilities Maintenance Training

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Key Features of Our Preventive Maintenance Courses

Engaging Training Modules

Our online training covers core HVAC principles and advanced HVAC technologies, using 3D animation to engage learners and break down complex subjects.

Comprehensive Training Curriculum

Vector Solutions covers over 2,000 courses across a range of subject areas. Beyond HVAC training, provide your technicians with courses on a variety of key topics.

Close Skills Gaps

Demand for skilled FM professionals is only increasing. Close key skills and knowledge gaps with learning management solutions that make it easy to assign, track, and reinforce training.

Improve Employee Safety

A key component of facilities maintenance training is ensuring employee safety. Our HVAC courses focus on safety and compliance as well as technical knowledge to ensure technicians perform their jobs safely.

Improve the Bottom-Line

With growing maintenance skills gaps, many companies are relying on outside contractors. Re-skill or upskill your existing workforce on HVAC best practices to save your organization money.

Engaging Training Modules

Our online training covers core HVAC principles and advanced HVAC technologies, using 3D animation to engage learners and break down complex subjects.
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  • Mobile accessible training can be accessed on desktop, tablets, or mobile devices.
  • High-quality videos utilize 3D animations, live footage, and interactivity.
  • Available in over 40 languages to meet the needs of your workforce.
  • Facilities and engineering staff can earn CEUs with our accredited courses.
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Comprehensive Training Curriculum

Vector Solutions covers over 2,000 courses across a range of subject areas. Beyond HVAC training, provide your technicians with courses on a variety of key topics.
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  • Facilities maintenance training covers key systems, technical skills, and preventive maintenance.
  • OSHA-compliant health and safety training helps mitigate risks and prevent incidents.
  • Electrical maintenance training helps improve key skills and worker safety.
  • Mechanical maintenance training helps maximize productivity.
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Close Skills Gaps

Demand for skilled FM professionals is only increasing. Close key skills and knowledge gaps with learning management solutions that make it easy to assign, track, and reinforce training.
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  • Streamline assigning training to ensure employees meet requirements.
  • Use Competency Assessments to identify skill gaps faster and create customized training plans.
  • Customize training tracks, alerts, and reporting to stay on top of the key performance indicators (KPIs) that matter.
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Improve Employee Safety

A key component of facilities maintenance training is ensuring employee safety. Our HVAC courses focus on safety and compliance as well as technical knowledge to ensure technicians perform their jobs safely.
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  • OSHA-compliant safety training helps reduce risk and incidents, while avoiding costly fines.
  • Knowledge checks ensure retention of key information and validate that employees understand critical safety measures.
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Improve the Bottom-Line

With growing maintenance skills gaps, many companies are relying on outside contractors. Re-skill or upskill your existing workforce on HVAC best practices to save your organization money.
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  • Provide your techs with curated learning paths to improve their HVAC skills and technical competencies.
  • Confidently close gaps to rely less on expensive, external contractors for core maintenance tasks.
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