NCCER HVACR Level 1, 6th Edition © 2023
National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER ®)
HVACR meets the standards for the NCCER HVACR certification.
NCCER HVACR Level 1 helps students gain the valuable knowledge and skills they need to join the essential field of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration industry.
- Streamlined design for visual learners
- Enhanced coverage of electrical safety and personal protective equipment
- Additional instruction on refrigeration piping
- Performance tasks reflect current job requirements with cutting-edge equipment
- Powerful NCCERconnect online course
- Prepare students for industry-recognized certification
Prepare learners for a career in the HVACR industry
Take an apprentice approach to the growing field with theoretical and practical skills essential to success as an HVACR technician.
Industry recognized authorship
HVACR Level 1 is authored by the NCCER, a non-profit education foundation created by the construction industry to develop standardized curriculum and credentialing.
Prepares students for certification
The curriculum for HVACR Level 1 was developed to prepare students for the NCCER HVAC Technician Certification Exam. The skills gained through this curriculum could apply anywhere.
Surging professional field
The COVID-19 pandemic elevated the importance of both air quality filtration and refrigeration systems to maintain our industries and day-to-day life. Never has the need for professional, well-trained workers in this field been greater.
Online Learning Capabilities
With NCCERconnect, students can access eTextbooks and other dynamic resources through the online platform, and teachers can save time with preloaded content and auto-grading assignments.
Performance tasks
Performance tasks and an overview put skills into real-world perspective.
Case history
Case history features emphasize the importance of safety by citing examples of the costly and potentially disastrous consequences of ignoring best practices of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
Video QR codes
Trainees can scan QR codes to access relevant videos.
Chapter objectives
At the beginning of each module, trainees will find clearly defined chapter objectives.
Illustrations and photos
The 6th edition features additional photos and illustrations to benefit visual learners.
Highlight safety within the text
Safety features are set off and highlighted from the main text in boxes for emphasis.
Prioritize safety based on danger level
Safety content is categorized from greatest to least danger involved in HVACR work.
Caution flags
Cautions flag individual hazard issues that could cause damage to equipment or materials.
Prevent serious injury
Warnings stress potentially dangerous situations that could cause injury or death.
Going green
Going green features present steps being taken within the construction industry to protect the environment and save energy.
Emphasize preservation
This feature emphasizes choices that can be made on the job to preserve the health of the planet.
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Grades 9-12
This program is designed for Introductory HVACR courses.
HVACR meets the standards for the NCCER HVACR certification.
Available student resources include the hardcover trainee guide and student access to NCCERconnect.
Pearson offers custom teacher resources for all programs. Use the contact form on this page to request access to instructor resources for this program.
Student digital access to NCCERconnect can be bundled with the trainee guide or purchased separately for 1 year. All access codes are for use by 1 student, for 1 course, for up to 1 year, and are non-transferable.
Yes, you can now bundle Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills with HVACR Level 1. Use the contact form on this page regarding print and digital bundle options.