HVAC Technician

# HVAC Technician **Know the system, find the fault and fix it fast – prepare for practical decision-making in this HVAC simulation.**  Learn how the refrigeration cycle works and troubleshoot core HVAC tasks in this VR simulation. Based on the Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning textbook, the experience helps students understand how cooling systems operate and what to do when things go wrong. It's ideal for learners preparing for technical careers or vocational training. Students join a virtual instructor at a monorail station and become trainee HVAC technicians. In two practical lessons, they explore key system components, observe physical processes like evaporation and condensation, and investigate common air conditioning faults. Throughout the experience, they apply problem-solving skills, make observations, and build confidence with technical language and concepts. **Key Features:** - Aligned to Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Covers refrigeration principles, evaporation and condensation - Builds confidence with system knowledge and fault diagnosis ## Course Content: This course is one module, split into two lessons: - Lesson 1: Refrigeration Cycle - Lesson 2: Troubleshooting ## Duration & Guidance: Both lessons are approximately 15 minutes in duration. ## Module 1: Refrigeration Cycle{.objective .objective1} **Lesson 1: Refrigeration Cycle** Follow a technician at a monorail station to learn how cooling systems work. Explore the main components of the refrigeration cycle and discover how they move heat away from indoor spaces. ## Learning Objectives: - Describe the components of the refrigeration cycle{.info} - Explain the basic processes within the refrigeration cycle{.info} **Lesson 2: Troubleshooting** Examine a faulty air conditioning system and use clues to determine what's wrong. Learn to match faults with common problems and understand how technicians make decisions on the job. ## Learning Objectives: - Name at least three possible causes of a malfunctioning AC system{.info} - Infer likely causes of a malfunctioning AC system based on a set of symptoms{.info}