HVAC Technician

CSU’s HVAC Technician Digital Badge and Certificate confirms that the holder of the badge has demonstrated the skills to install, maintain, and repair heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems including maintenance and repair after completing the HVAC Digital Technician Training program. Earning a digital badge represents the completion of a comprehensive HVAC technician training program designed to equip students with broad, transferable skills essential for success in the heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation industry. Accomplished skills include instruction on planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, the underlying principles of technology, and health, safety, and environmental issues. The digital badge holder has demonstrated proficiency in the following areas: • Industry Knowledge o Describe the building trades and technology industry and associated career paths. o Understand trade licensing, certification, career paths, and responsibilities within the HVACR trade in residential, commercial, and industrial areas. • Professional Skills o Identify the professional skills required for success and career advancement in the industry. o Explain safety procedures and equipment commonly used in the building trades workplace. • Technical Skills o Complete basic measuring tasks and math calculations required in the building trades workplace. o Explain the proper use, care, maintenance, and safety considerations for using common hand and power tools. o Identify common rigging equipment and procedures used on a construction site. o Read and understand common construction drawings and plans. o Apply principles of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration to the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVACR systems. o Apply knowledge of electricity and electrical safety to HVACR installation, maintenance, and repair. o Apply knowledge of different types of copper, plastic, and carbon steel piping in HVACR tasks. o Measure, cut, ream, thread, install, and join steel pipe in HVACR projects. o Prepare, solder, and braze copper tubing safely. • Safety and Environmental Awareness o Apply safety practices to HVACR installation, maintenance, and repair tasks. o Understand Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules and regulations related to HVAC practices. o Understand EPA requirements for small appliances, refrigerants, and hazardous chemicals. • Hands-On Experience o Perform basic math and measuring tasks required in the HVAC trade. o Identify and safely use hand and power tools. o Understand and read construction drawings. By earning this digital badge, the individual holder has demonstrated a well-rounded skill set and a commitment to professional development in the HVAC industry.