HVARC Online Courses

Dutchess BOCES Adult Career & Technical Education division is pleased to announce that we now have HVACR courses available online. These courses cover every facet of the field of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration from entry level to advanced, including preparation for NATE and EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Recovery and Transition. The courses will be offered in module format and are available online to fit your busy schedule.

Some of the courses require a laboratory component that will be offered on several different dates at accommodate your schedule.

Browse the course descriptions below. To sign up for courses, send an eMail to:

bill.parlapiano@dcboces.org or robert.butler@dcboces.org

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Courses

Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced, Green

This NATE recognized online training is perfect for your busy schedule.  You can study at your own pace and at any time of the day or night.  Spend as much time as needed on a certain page or subject. As with "in-class" courses, we offer instructor support as well. Any questions for the instructor, just e-mail and you will have an answer within 24 hours.  You have subscription access to course for 60 days.   Our courses contain 6 modules that cover specific HVACR concepts by incorporating a presentation that utilizes some or all of the following; text reading assignments, web site tours, applied exercises, online quizzes, industry terminology definitions, video clips, animations, images and downloadable/printable handouts.  Each module completes with a 20 question module specific exam. All courses are finished after completing a 25 question comprehensive final exam.  A minimum passing score of 75% overall is required for a successful completion.  Each course is the equivalent of 1.5 semester credits or 18 NATE continuing education units [CEUs].  The NATE continuing education units [CEUs] are recognized training hours applicable to NATE recertification.

The costs are $190 for Foundation courses, $205 for Intermediate courses, and $230 for Advanced courses.

View the individual Foundation, Intermediate, & Advanced Course Descriptions

NATE Exam Prep Review

Each review comes with random selection exams that include immediate feedback. With these exams available on demand, you can continually test yourself and improve in the areas that you need most.

Online learning tools include:

• Downloadable study handouts
• Linked resource sites for additional study
• Video clips on key points
• User-friendly navigation
• 30-day access

The cost is $80 for each NATE Exam Prep Review course.

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R - 410A Technology for the HVACR Technician

This R - 410A Qualification course is designed to familiarize the technician with the differences between R - 22 and R - 410A. Background, regulations, impact on the industry, and application requirements will be presented. The course will also provide the technician with practical knowledge for safe performance of service techniques on systems containing R - 410A.

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Technical Core Assessment [TCA]

This is a series of 13 exams that is designed to assess knowledge related to HVACR. The total assessment consists of 270 randomly selected questions. Upon completion of the assessment, the results will be displayed in the grade book. Also, our student support staff will evaluate the results and develop an individual education plan to address areas where more learning is needed.

The cost is $40 for the Technical Core Assessment course.

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