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Workplace foundations · Lesson 1
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HVAC Technician Helper / Apprentice
Assists HVAC technicians with equipment preparation, basic diagnostics, filter/service tasks, measurements, documentation, and safe tool use under appropriate supervision.
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Industry-recognized credentials
- NCCER Craft Credentials
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction
- EPA Section 608 Technician(Advanced / next step)
Training sites · Detroit
Local employers · Detroit & Southeast Michigan
- DTE Energy
- Consumers Energy
- Walbridge
- Barton Malow
- Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Henry Ford Health
Related classes
- HVAC/Climate Control
- Construction Trades
- Electricity/Electronics
- Building Maintenance
- Work-Based Learning
How this program works: Each lesson follows a mastery-learning path: watch a short video, work through the learning module, practice every learning component as a hands-on activity, apply it in a written response (with optional AI coach feedback), then take a quiz with hints and explanations. Your quiz score earns your level — Novice (under 50%), Emerging (50–74%), Proficient (75–99%) or Advanced (100%). You need at least Emerging to move on, and module levels average your lesson levels. Lessons unlock in order — finish Module 1 to start Module 2, and all lessons to unlock the credential capstone.
Module 1 · Workplace foundations
Workplace foundations · Lesson 2
Self Management & Advocacy
Workplace foundations · Lesson 3
Reliability
Workplace foundations · Lesson 4
Communication
Workplace foundations · Lesson 5
Creativity and Adaptability
Workplace foundations · Lesson 6
Critical Thinking
Workplace foundations · Lesson 7
Organization and Planning
Workplace foundations · Lesson 8
Cultural Competence
Module 2 · Technical skills
Complete all Module 1 lessons to unlock technical training.
Technical skill · Lesson 9
HVAC Safety & Refrigerant Awareness
Technical skill · Lesson 10
HVAC Tools & Measurements
Technical skill · Lesson 11
HVAC Systems & Components
Technical skill · Lesson 12
Preventive Maintenance
Technical skill · Lesson 13
Professional Documentation & Customer Interaction
Module 3 · Credential capstone
Credential readiness plan
Complete every lesson to unlock your capstone.
Related technical instruction
| Course | Provider | What you'll learn | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCCER Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills | NCCER / accredited training provider | Build foundational construction safety, math, tools, materials, drawings, and employability skills. Source: https://www.nccer.org/craft-catalog/core/ | Provider-defined; 6th Edition |
| NCCER HVAC Level 1 | NCCER / accredited training provider | Develop foundational HVAC safety, tools, systems, components, measurements, and service practices. Source: https://www.nccer.org/craft-catalog/ | Provider-defined modular sequence |
| EPA Section 608 Universal Preparation & Testing | EPA-approved certifying organization / local HVAC provider | Prepare for Core and Type I/II/III exams covering refrigerant handling and regulations. Source: https://www.epa.gov/section608/section-608-technician-certification | Provider-defined; exam-based |