Basic HVAC Tools
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Basic HVAC Tools
This course is part of HVAC: Your First Step Specialization
Instructor: Interplay Learning
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What you'll learn
To identify the common hand and specialized tools used across various HVAC applications
Gain an understanding of the specific purpose each tool serves and why having the correct tool is essential.
Skills you'll gain
- Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments
- Electrical Equipment
- Safety Training
- Systems Of Measurement
- Test Equipment
- Facility Management
- HVAC
- Safety Standards
- Personal protective equipment
- Electrical Systems
- Electrical Wiring
- Electrical Safety
- Test Tools
- Safety Assurance
- Basic Electrical Systems
- Facility Repair And Maintenance
- Environmental Monitoring
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June 2026
4 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
The foundation of every successful HVAC career is built upon the mastery of the industry's essential tools. This introductory course provides a comprehensive guide to the specialized equipment required to deliver exceptional quality and safety in heating, cooling, and ventilation work. This training bridges the gap between simply owning tools and understanding their precise function in the field.
By the end of this course, you will be able to identify common hand and specialized tools used in modern HVAC applications. You'll be able to explain the specific purpose and engineering behind each tool and describe the proper and safe usage of equipment to support field-ready skills. In this course you will explore how using the right tool impacts the accuracy of installations and the efficiency of troubleshooting. By completing this training, you will gain the practical knowledge necessary to perform tasks with the confidence and precision of a master technician.
This module provides a comprehensive deep dive into hand and power tools used by HVAC technicians, covering everything from manual hand tools to advanced power and specialized piping equipment. You will learn the specific purposes of fastening, gripping, and striking tools, as well as the technical processes for cutting, bending, and joining various types of tubing. Additionally, the module explores essential wiring tools used to safely and accurately manage the electrical heart of HVAC systems.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videosβ’Total 38 minutes
- Introductionβ’2 minutes
- Hand Toolsβ’13 minutes
- Power and Cordless Toolsβ’5 minutes
- Piping and Tubing Toolsβ’13 minutes
- Wiring Toolsβ’5 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 5 minutes
- Knowledge Check: Hand and Power Toolsβ’5 minutes
This module explores the critical diagnostic and support tools that allow HVAC technicians to verify system efficiency. You will learn how to use precision instruments to measure airflow, electrical properties, and environmental conditions like humidity and temperature. Additionally, the module covers essential miscellaneous tools that are vital for troubleshooting, layout, and maintaining safety standards in confined or dark workspaces.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment
2 videosβ’Total 14 minutes
- Detection and Measurement Toolsβ’9 minutes
- Miscellaneous Toolsβ’5 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 5 minutes
- Knowledge Check: Detection and Measurement Toolsβ’5 minutes
This module emphasizes that safety is the top priority for every HVAC technician, providing a comprehensive overview of the PPE required to work confidently in challenging environments. You will learn how to protect against various site hazards, including electrical risks, sharp duct edges, loud machinery, and respiratory irritants. Additionally, the module covers critical life-safety procedures, such as using lockout tagout kits to de-energize equipment and maintaining mandatory fire protection when working with modern, mildly flammable refrigerants.
What's included
1 video1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 5 minutes
- Safety Equipment and PPEβ’5 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 5 minutes
- Knowledge Check: Safety Equipment and PPEβ’5 minutes
This final knowledge check is designed to reinforce key concepts from the lesson and assess your understanding. Youβll apply what youβve learned through a series of multiple choice questions, helping ensure youβre confident and ready to move forward.
What's included
1 assignment
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Final Knowledge Checkβ’15 minutes
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