Certificate of Completion in HVAC/I (Traditional)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

 Course Objective:  
The focus of the program is to help students understand the basics of the HVAC industry and the best ways to enter the field as an entry level technician or installer with the understanding of career, safety, proper test equipment uses and diagnostic/repair procedures.  Students will learn how to communicate with contractors, homeowners, and co-workers.
Description:
Competencies to be achieved:
* Understand the basic concepts of BTUs, heat transfer, sensible and latent heat, PSIG as it applies to pressure measurements, and the forms of energy as it applies to the HVAC industry.
* Understand Ohms Law, the different functions of a Digital Multi Meter, series and parallel circuits, conductors, switches, inductive and resistive loads, and troubleshooting non-functioning electrical circuits.
* Understand the testing procedures for components of and AC system including but not limited to, capacitors, contactors, compressors, fan motors, blower motors, and control boards.
* Effectively identify proper safe operational and functional inspection and testing procedures for a split system.
* Understand the proper operation and diagnosis of an air handler.
* Understand the proper operation and diagnosis of a heat pump.
* Understand the proper operation and diagnosis of a gas furnace.  Including control board error codes, gas pressure adjustments and combustion analysis.
* Effectively recover refrigerant from a non-operational and operational outside unit.
* Effectively perform deep evacuation of a unit after a repair.
* Properly balance the refrigerant charge for peak performance of an air conditioning system.
* Safely cut, swage, bend, and braze copper tubing to make leak proof joints.
* Effectively set up and use Oxygen/Acetylene and Air/Acetylene torches.
* Understand and practice safely climbing to and working on rooftop units.
* Understand the basic concepts of cutting and installing start collars on a supply plenum, running, and properly sealing flexible ductwork to supply registers.
* Complete testing for EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.

A. 1. If you are using a third-party training provider to deliver the training for the program, please provide the information below: N/A

   Name of third-party training provider: N/A
   
   Address of third-party training provider: N/A

   Student fees associated with third-party training: N/A

B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure): $9,995.00

C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
       Keeping It Cool Workbook, Second Edition, 2021

D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
            Textbook
     Manifold gauge set w/ low loss/ hoses R410A/R22/R404
     Nut driver 1/4"
     Nut Driver 5/16"
     6 in-one screwdriver
     Stainless steel inspection mirror
     Striper/Crimper
     Clamp on meter w/probes
     Service wrench
     Hex Adapter for service wrench
     Large tubing cutter 1/8" to 1-1/8"
     Mini tubing cutter 1/8" to 5/8"
     Temperature clamp probe
     Mini 3 in-one driver w/core removal tool
     Digital psychometer

E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification: (Very important, must be accurate)
   Name: Rick Jackson, Campus Director 
   Email: Rick@ntitraining.com
   Phone number: (480)591-4000

F. Direct Website link to the program:

https://www.ntitraining.com/training-programs/hvac-technician/

G. Additional information: 
* Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:
               Even though NTI does not require a background check to enroll, many contractors in the TRADES industry will run background checks before hiring. An unclean background may prohibit you from working in any trades field.
Other requirements needed:
              Valid government issued driver’s license 

H. Refund Policy (provide a link to the school’s refund policy): 
        chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.ntiphoenix.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/NTI-AZ-Catalog-2022-23.pdf

Pages 39-41

I. Credentials: (Answer each question yes or no)

* Industry Recognized: Developed and offered by or endorsed by a nationally recognized industry association or organization representing a sizable portion of the industry sector; a credential that is sought or accepted by companies within the industry sector for purposes of hiring or recruitment, which may include credentials from vendors of certain products. (Developed and offered by or endorsed by a nationally recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector).

     Yes or No: YES

Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:   Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

* Stackable: A credential is considered stackable when it is part of a sequence of credentials offered by the same or a different training provider. A stackable credential can be accumulated over time to build up an individual’s qualifications and help them to move along a career pathway or up a career ladder to different and potentially higher paying jobs. (Part of a sequence of credentials). 

Yes or No: YES

* Career Pathway: HVAC Journeyman/Contractors license

* Portable- A credential is considered portable when it is recognized and accepted as verifying the qualifications of an individuals in other settings-either in other geographic areas, educational institutions, or by industries/employing companies. (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies).

Yes or No: YES

* Accredited: The goal of accreditation of an educational program is to ensure that the education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality. The U.S. Department of Education webpage, accreditation in the United States provides lists of regional and national accrediting agencies recognized by the Secretary of Education as reliable authorities conserving the quality of education or training offered by the institutions of higher education or higher education programs they accredit. (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school).
   
   
   Yes or No: NO
 
Accrediting Agency and link to website: 

https://ppse.az.gov/   

J. Credential Attainment Rate:  Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential within one year after exit from the training program.  

99%

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