For courses in heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration.

A rigorous curriculum endorsed by HVAC Excellence

HVACR, Level 1, is the first installment of NCCER's 4th highest-selling series: a 4-part HVACR curriculum. The program trains future technicians in installing, maintaining and repairing heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. By meeting HVAC Excellence accreditation standards, the curriculum prepares trainees for success on HVAC Excellence certification exams.

With the 6th Edition revision, the title changed from HVAC to HVACR to reflect coverage of refrigeration in the curriculum. New on-the-job case studies prepare students for the scenarios they'll encounter in the field.

Key features of this title

Practical approach to learning a craft

• Step-by-step instructions throughout the text guide trainees through tasks, technical procedures and math equations.
• An introductory page before each module lists objectives, trade terms and performance tasks.
• Trade features present technical tips and professional practices based on real on-the-job scenarios.

Engaging pedagogy

• QR codes link to interesting videos related to topics.
• Review questions test students’ knowledge of the content they’ve just read.
• Profiles of industry leaders offer trainees inspiring first-hand insight.

New and updated features of this title

• NEW: An HVAC Excellence partnership and endorsement was awarded to NCCER's 4-part HVACR program, since the last edition. This means the series meets HVAC Excellence accreditation standards and prepares trainees to sit for HVAC Excellence certification tests.
• NEW: On-the-job case studies throughout the curriculum demonstrate skill performance in the HVACR field.
• UPDATED: Enhanced electrical safety content ensures trainees can safely interact with electrical systems, across HVACR functions.