Updated NCCER HVACR Certification Modules – Core + Levels 1,2 (6th Edition)
| Pre-Apprenticeship Program | Designed for Middle and High Schools Construction Pathway programs. |
| Apprenticeship Program | Designed for Full Apprenticeship Programs, Nationally Approved by DOL |
Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills is now added at the beginning as the required prerequisite for the HVACR Level 1 credential (and all other Level 1 crafts).
All modules (Core and HVACR) are fully available on NCCERconnect (Pearson digital platform) with interactive eText, narrated lessons, videos, quizzes, homework, media library, gradebook, and instructor tools. A combined Core + HVACR Level 1 bundle is available for purchase (Trainee Guide + Access Card or standalone digital card). Spanish versions exist for several Core modules.
| Module ID | Title | Hours | NCCER Connect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00100 | Build Your Future in Construction (Elective) | 2.5 | Yes |
| 00101 | Basic Safety | 12.5 | Yes |
| 00102 | Introduction to Construction Math | 10 | Yes |
| 00103 | Introduction to Hand Tools | 12.5 | Yes |
| 00104 | Introduction to Power Tools | 10 | Yes |
| 00105 | Introduction to Construction Drawings | 10 | Yes |
| 00106 | Introduction to Basic Rigging | 7.5 | Yes (Elective) |
| 00107 | Basic Communication Skills | 7.5 | Yes |
| 00108 | Basic Employability Skills | 7.5 | Yes |
| 00109 | Introduction to Materials Handling | 5 | Yes |
Core Total: ~77.5 hours (85 hours if including all electives).
HVACR Level 1 (200 hours total including Core; revised 2022, in partnership with HVAC Excellence; NATE-recognized)
| Module ID | Title | Hours | NCCER Connect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03101 | Introduction to HVACR | 5 | Yes (bundled Core + L1 option) |
| 03102 | Trade Mathematics | 10 | Yes |
| 03106 | Basic Electricity | 15 | Yes |
| 03108 | Introduction to Heating | 15 | Yes |
| 03107 | Introduction to Cooling | 30 | Yes |
| 03109 | Air Distribution Systems | 15 | Yes |
| 03103 | Basic Copper and Plastic Piping Practices | 12.5 | Yes |
| 03104 | Soldering and Brazing | 10 | Yes |
| 03105 | Basic Carbon Steel Piping Practices | 10 | Yes |
HVACR Level 2 (162.5 hours; revised 2024)
| Module ID | Title | Hours | NCCER Connect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03215 | Basic Maintenance | 20 | Yes |
| 03313 | Fasteners and Hardware | 10 | Yes |
| 03206 | Alternating Current | 12.5 | Yes |
| 03302 | Compressors | 12.5 | Yes |
| 03303 | Metering Devices | 12.5 | Yes |
| 03301 | Refrigerants and Oils | 15 | Yes |
| 03205 | Leak Detection, Evacuation, Recovery, and Charging | 30 | Yes |
| 03211 | Heat Pumps | 20 | Yes |
| 03403 | Indoor Air Quality | 12.5 | Yes |
| 03204 | Air Quality Equipment | 5 | Yes |
| 03202 | Chimneys, Vents, and Flues | 5 | Yes |
| 03316 | Customer Relations | 7.5 | Yes |