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Foundation

The physics under everything: states of matter, heat transfer, latent versus sensible heat, and gauge versus absolute pressure.

Thermodynamic laws, conduction, convection and radiation, BTUs, change of state, temperature scales, and how altitude changes atmospheric pressure.

HVAC Excellence competency codes

• RAC-001
• RAC-002
• RAC-003
• RAC-019
• RAC-004
• RAC-005
• RAC-013
• RAC-015

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Career paths that include this skill

• Installation Technician Required
• Service Technician Required
• Maintenance Technician Required
• Duct Fabricator Required
• Commercial & BAS Technician Required
• Refrigeration Technician Required
• Service Manager Required
• Installation Manager Required
• Company Owner Recommended
• Comfort Advisor Required
• Designer Required
• Instructor Required