Apprenticeship

The Florida Air Conditioning Apprenticeship Association in conjunction with the Palm Beach Air Conditioning Contractors Association provides a combination of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of the highly skilled trade of HVAC/R.

Students are able to work full time during the day and attend classes two times a week three hours per night during the academic year. Classes are held at Palm Beach Community College in Lake Worth, Florida.

Upon completion of the 4 year program graduates are awarded an Apprenticeship Completion Certificate from the State Office of Apprenticeship.

Employed Worker Training Courses

Fiberglass Duct Construction, 14 Hour hands on course. Students learn the required skills to fabricate duct systems, fittings, and supports.

Refrigeration Circuit and Air Flow Diagnosis, 8 hour course students learn the required skills to properly diagnosis the refrigerant circuit, testing super heat and sub cooling and insure the proper air flow of the system is achieved.

NATE, (NORTH AMERICAN TECHNICIAN EXCELLENCE) a review course is followed by a 4 hour testing for NATE certification. Employees who wish to sit for the exam only may do so after approval of registration.

HVAC & IAQ, course offers introduction into the indoor air quality as it relates to the HVAC system performance.

Contractor Credit Courses

CILB Approved Contractor Training Courses Provider # 0003374

Duct System Design, Installation and Maintenance #0008674 - 11 Hours

Residential Air Conditioning Design # 0009139 – 11 Hours

HVAC and Mold # 0009060 – 7 Hours

OSHA Construction Safety – 10 Hours ( INCL WPS)

Advanced FBC 2004 Mechanical/ Energy Summary - #0009079 1 Hour ADV

Understanding Workers Compensation - #0008973 1 Hour WC

Construction Safety - # 0008974 1 Hour WPS

Introduction to OSHA - # 0009109 1 Hour WPS

Contractor Business Practice - # 0009194 1 Hour BSP