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HVAC Facilities Management Course

Name: HVAC Facilities Management Course
Price: 264 CAD

Master every layer of HVAC facilities management, from refrigeration cycles and boiler operations to building automation and energy optimization. This course gives facilities professionals the technical depth and strategic tools to run high-performing, code-compliant building systems. Whether you manage a single facility or an entire portfolio, you'll gain the skills to cut costs, improve reliability, and lead with confidence.

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What you will learn:

This course covers the full scope of HVAC systems used in commercial and institutional facilities, including heating, cooling, ventilation, and building automation. You will learn how to read mechanical drawings, apply thermodynamic principles, and manage refrigerants safely. The curriculum includes preventive maintenance program design, energy auditing, and retrofit project analysis. You will also develop competency in water treatment, electrical systems, commissioning, and regulatory compliance. By the end, you will be equipped to align HVAC operations with long-term capital planning and organizational sustainability goals.

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Course Content

8 Chapters • 40 LessonsDuration between 4 and 360 hours (you decide)

Chapter 1See details

Foundations of HVAC Systems

Lesson 1 • Reading HVAC Drawings and Specifications
Teaches interpretation of mechanical drawings, schedules, and specifications. This skill is essential for installation, commissioning, and renovation projects.
Lesson 2 • Core Thermodynamic Principles
Covers heat transfer, psychrometrics, and fluid dynamics as applied to HVAC. These physics concepts underpin every system design and troubleshooting decision.
Lesson 3 • HVAC Industry Overview
Introduces the scope, history, and role of HVAC in facilities management. Establishes context for all subsequent technical content in the course.
Lesson 4 • Key Components and Their Functions
Identifies compressors, condensers, evaporators, fans, and controls. Understanding component roles enables accurate diagnosis and maintenance planning.
Lesson 5 • HVAC System Types and Configurations
Surveys central, split, packaged, and variable refrigerant systems. Students distinguish system configurations and match them to facility types.

Chapter 2See details

Refrigeration Cycles and Equipment

Lesson 1 • Safe Refrigerant Handling Practices
Covers recovery, recycling, reclaim procedures, and leak detection methods. Proper handling protects technicians and ensures regulatory compliance.
Lesson 2 • The Vapor Compression Cycle
Explains the four-stage refrigeration cycle from compression to expansion. Mastery of this cycle is prerequisite for diagnosing any refrigerant-based system.
Lesson 3 • Refrigerant Types and Properties
Compares refrigerant classes including HFCs, HFOs, and natural refrigerants. Students select appropriate refrigerants based on efficiency and environmental impact.
Lesson 4 • Chillers and Cooling Towers
Examines centrifugal, screw, and absorption chillers alongside cooling tower operation. These large-scale systems are central to commercial facility cooling.
Lesson 5 • Heat Pumps and Reversible Systems
Explains how heat pumps reverse the refrigeration cycle for heating and cooling. Students evaluate heat pump suitability for various climate and load conditions.

Chapter 3See details

Heating Systems and Boiler Operations

Lesson 1 • Combustion Fundamentals
Covers fuel types, combustion chemistry, and efficiency metrics such as flue gas analysis. Safe combustion knowledge is foundational to boiler and furnace work.
Lesson 2 • Boiler Types and Components
Surveys fire-tube, water-tube, and condensing boilers and their key components. Students match boiler type to facility heating load and fuel availability.
Lesson 3 • Boiler Safety and Compliance
Addresses pressure vessel regulations, safety controls, and inspection protocols. Compliance with safety standards prevents catastrophic failures and liability.
Lesson 4 • Furnaces and Air-Based Heating
Covers gas and electric furnace operation, heat exchangers, and duct integration. Students diagnose common furnace faults and verify safe operation.
Lesson 5 • Hydronic Distribution Systems
Explains piping configurations, pumps, and terminal units in hot-water heating systems. Proper distribution design ensures even heat delivery across a facility.

Chapter 4See details

Ventilation, Air Quality, and Ductwork

Lesson 1 • Duct System Design Principles
Teaches equal-friction and static-regain duct sizing methods and layout strategies. Correct duct design minimizes energy loss and ensures balanced airflow.
Lesson 2 • Ventilation Standards and Requirements
Introduces minimum ventilation rates, occupancy-based calculations, and demand-controlled ventilation. Meeting ventilation standards is mandatory for occupant health and code compliance.
Lesson 3 • Indoor Air Quality Management
Covers pollutant sources, filtration ratings, and air quality monitoring strategies. Effective IAQ management reduces health complaints and improves occupant productivity.
Lesson 4 • Exhaust and Specialty Ventilation
Addresses kitchen exhaust, laboratory fume hoods, parking garage ventilation, and smoke control. Specialty systems require unique design and safety considerations.
Lesson 5 • Duct Fabrication and Installation
Covers sheet metal gauges, sealing standards, insulation requirements, and support spacing. Proper installation prevents leakage, condensation, and structural failure.

Chapter 5See details

Building Automation and Controls

Lesson 1 • Building Automation System Architecture
Explains field controllers, supervisory controllers, and operator workstations in a BAS hierarchy. Students navigate system architecture to locate and resolve faults efficiently.
Lesson 2 • Control Sequences for HVAC Equipment
Covers economizer, VAV, chiller plant, and boiler plant control sequences. Correct sequences ensure comfort, efficiency, and equipment longevity.
Lesson 3 • Control System Fundamentals
Introduces open-loop and closed-loop control, sensors, and actuators. Understanding control theory is essential before programming or troubleshooting any BAS.
Lesson 4 • Sensors, Calibration, and Diagnostics
Teaches sensor calibration procedures and fault detection using trend data. Accurate sensors are the foundation of reliable automatic control.
Lesson 5 • BAS Integration and Cybersecurity
Addresses integration of HVAC controls with lighting, access, and IT networks, plus cybersecurity risks. Secure integration protects building operations from digital threats.

Chapter 6See details

HVAC Maintenance and Preventive Programs

Lesson 1 • Filter and Coil Maintenance
Explains filter replacement schedules, coil cleaning methods, and performance verification. Clean filters and coils are the highest-impact low-cost maintenance activities.
Lesson 2 • Routine Inspection Procedures
Details inspection checklists for AHUs, chillers, boilers, and cooling towers. Consistent inspections catch developing faults before they cause failures.
Lesson 3 • Maintenance Records and CMMS Use
Teaches work order creation, history tracking, and KPI reporting using a CMMS. Accurate records enable data-driven decisions and support regulatory audits.
Lesson 4 • Lubrication and Belt Drive Service
Covers bearing lubrication intervals, grease selection, belt tensioning, and alignment. Proper lubrication and drive service prevent the most common mechanical failures.
Lesson 5 • Preventive Maintenance Program Design
Covers task identification, frequency setting, and resource allocation for PM programs. A well-designed PM program reduces unplanned downtime and repair costs.

Chapter 7See details

Energy Management and Efficiency Optimization

Lesson 1 • Variable Speed Drives and Controls
Explains VFD operation, fan and pump affinity laws, and control integration. VSDs on fans and pumps typically deliver the largest single energy savings in HVAC.
Lesson 2 • Economizers and Heat Recovery
Covers air-side and water-side economizers, energy recovery ventilators, and run-around coils. Heat recovery reduces purchased energy by reusing waste heat or cool air.
Lesson 3 • HVAC Load Calculations
Covers heating and cooling load calculation methods, internal gains, and envelope losses. Accurate loads prevent oversizing and ensure efficient system operation.
Lesson 4 • Retro-Commissioning and Retrofit Projects
Teaches retro-commissioning methodology, measure identification, and financial analysis. Students build investment-grade proposals to justify efficiency upgrades.
Lesson 5 • Energy Auditing Fundamentals
Introduces energy audit levels, data collection methods, and utility bill analysis. Audits establish the baseline needed to measure any efficiency improvement.

Chapter 8See details

Strategic Facilities Management and Planning

Lesson 1 • Vendor and Contract Management
Covers service contract types, scope of work development, and vendor performance evaluation. Effective contract management ensures service quality and cost control.
Lesson 2 • Capital Planning and Budgeting
Explains multi-year capital planning, budget justification, and prioritization methods. Students produce defensible capital plans aligned with organizational financial cycles.
Lesson 3 • Risk Management and Business Continuity
Identifies HVAC-related risks, redundancy strategies, and emergency response planning. Proactive risk management protects critical operations from HVAC system failures.
Lesson 4 • Asset Lifecycle Management
Covers equipment lifecycle stages, condition assessment, and replacement decision frameworks. Lifecycle thinking maximizes asset value and prevents reactive capital spending.
Lesson 5 • Sustainability and Decarbonization Goals
Addresses net-zero targets, electrification strategies, and renewable energy integration for HVAC. Facilities managers must align HVAC decisions with organizational sustainability commitments.

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This course is for you:

Facilities managers: ready to deepen their technical HVAC knowledge professionally.
Building engineers: seeking structured training to advance into management roles.
Property managers: wanting to make smarter decisions about mechanical system repairs.
Maintenance supervisors: looking to lead more effective and compliant HVAC teams.
Military veterans: transitioning into civilian facilities or building operations careers.
Mechanical contractors: expanding their expertise into full facilities management responsibilities.

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