workforce readiness online course

Workforce Readiness is a FREE online educational course that gives prospective plumbing and HVACR industry workers an opportunity to learn about for those with an interest in the P-H-C industry.

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Module 1: introduction to trades

  • HVACR Technician’s Role
  • Customer Relations & Professionalism
  • Overview of Codes & Regulations
  • Basic Troubleshooting Process

Module 2: soft skills

  • Appearance
  • Communication Skills
  • Teamwork Skills
  • Time Management Skills
  • Problem-solving/Troubleshooting Skills
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Work Ethic
  • Employer Expectations

Modules 3: basic math for plumbing and hvac

  • Integers
  • Labeling
  • Fractions
  • Mixed Numbers
  • Decimals
  • Changing Feet and Inches to Decimals
  • Scale Rulers

Module 4: tools

  • Hand tools used in plumbing and HVAC
  • Common power tools

Module 5: safety

  • Hand and Power Tool Safety
  • General Jobsite Safety
  • Fire Prevention
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Material Handling
  • Excavation Safety
  • Electrical Safety
  • Lockout/Tagout 
  • Ladder Safety
  • Scaffolding Safety
  • Motor Vehicles and Heavy Equipment Safety

Module 6: introduction to construction drawings (PLumbing)

  • Scale Rulers
  • CAD Drawing
  • Product (Mechanical) Drawings
  • Construction (architectural) Plans
  • Plumbing Symbols
  • Drawing Projections

Module 6: introduction to construction drawings (hvac)

  • Scale Rulers
  • CAD Drawing
  • Electrical Symbols
  • Schematic Diagrams
  • Point-to-Point Diagrams