Prerequisite
None
While your students are not yet technicians, and do not meet the requirements to sit for technician-level exams, HVAC Excellence offers the H.E.A.T. examination designed
specifically for secondary students.
Heating, Electrical, Air Conditioning Technology (H.E.A.T.)
The Heating, Electrical, Air Conditioning Technology (H.E.A.T.) exam, is a 100-question, end of program high school student outcome assessment. It provides instructors
with the information needed to evaluate the effectiveness of their training.
To accommodate geographical differences, two versions of this exam are available; one with an emphasis on gas heat and the other with an emphasis on oil heat.
Both versions cover the same basic electricity and vapor-compression cycle competencies.
H.E.A.T. Exam Covers
- Electrical theory
- Electrical safety
- Electrical components
- Fundamentals of motors and capacitors
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Interpreting electrical diagrams
- Electrical meter usage
- Air conditioning and refrigeration theory
- Air conditioning systems and components
- Air conditioning equipment service
- Air conditioning troubleshooting
- Refrigerant flow control theory and application
- Heating systems and components
- Combustion theory and heating fuels
- Heating safety
- Furnace installation and service
- Furnace troubleshooting
- Safety
Heating, Electrical, Air Conditioning Technology (H.E.A.T.) Plus
The Heating, Electrical, Air Conditioning Technology (H.E.A.T.) PLUS exams is a multi-exam package that includes: the 100-question H.E.A.T. exam, a 25-question core exam that covers;
computer literacy, safety, related math, employability skills, work ethics, and a hands-on performance test. This exam provides a more well-rounded evaluation of training efficacy.
Certificate Issued
Students who successfully pass these exams are awarded a certificate of achievement.
Proctor Reports
Registered proctors can login to review candidate test results and access detailed statistical reports. These reports help instructors pinpoint strengths and weaknesses in their instruction.
Additional Credentials Available
Looking for additional credentials that go beyond the basics covered in an exploratory program, but your students are not yet ready to sit for the Employment Ready Certifications?
HVAC Excellence offers additional discipline specific examinations for secondary students.
Air Conditioning Exam
This 50-question exam covers: safety, air conditioning and refrigeration theory, equipment service, systems and components, refrigerant flow control theory, application, and troubleshooting.
Electrical Exam
This 50-question exam covers: theory, components, fundamentals of motors and capacitors, meter usage, safety, interpreting electrical diagrams and troubleshooting.
Gas Heat Exam
This 50-question exam covers: combustion theory, gas properties, air properties, heating system components, basic tools, ducts, electrical troubleshooting, heating safety, basic
furnace installation and service.
Oil Heat Exam
This 50-question exam covers: combustion theory and heating fuels, safety, fans, thermostats, fuel oil types, electricity basics, burner nozzles, venting, basic installation, and service.
Math Exam
This 50-question Exam covers basic math skills from simple addition skills to complex skills using formulas and data collection used in the HVACR industry. It is important to note that a
basic understanding of HVACR terms is also important before taking this exam.
Tools & Materials Exam
This 100-question Exam covers the basic tool and materials used in the HVACR industry. A series of questions on basic materials and the knowledge and identification of tools: from a simple
screwdriver to test instruments used in the HVACR industry are explored in the exam. The student need knowledge in: Safety, Torches, Hand Tools, Tubing / Pipe, Fasteners, Electrical test tools,
and Vacuum Pumps / Gauges.
