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Trace refrigerant-cycle components
Observe the process, work through an applied example and record how you checked the result.
Online practical skills · Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
See the cooling cycle. Diagnose the symptoms.
Explore refrigeration components, heat movement, airflow and the reasoning used in safe AC maintenance.
6 modulesSimulation-firstPractical projects
Independent BSOE programme · Pearson-informed, not Pearson-accredited · No live payments currently accepted
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration · Course preview
Build understanding before the workshop.
Trace refrigerant-cycle components. Explain heat transfer. Differentiate airflow and cooling faults.
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What you will be able to do
Skills built around real decisions.
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Explain heat transfer
Observe the process, work through an applied example and record how you checked the result.
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Differentiate airflow and cooling faults
Observe the process, work through an applied example and record how you checked the result.
Interactive animation preview
Explore how the system works.
Use this simplified animated concept model to step through a process and investigate a typical fault. The full course uses more detailed educational equipment models and assessments.
Safe practice: Do not open refrigerant circuits, work on live electrical systems or perform regulated refrigerant work without required competence and certification.
Interactive concept preview · educational model
Technical practice
Three projects to develop your skills.
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Label a refrigeration loop
Observe, analyse, make a plan, complete a safe exercise or simulation and record evidence in the course workbook.
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Investigate a blocked-filter scenario
Observe, analyse, make a plan, complete a safe exercise or simulation and record evidence in the course workbook.
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Create an AC inspection plan
Observe, analyse, make a plan, complete a safe exercise or simulation and record evidence in the course workbook.
Learning pathway
Six guided modules.
- 01HVAC safety and system components
- 02Refrigeration cycle and heat transfer
- 03Airflow, filters and heat exchangers
- 04Controls, sensors and electricity
- 05Diagnostic scenarios and maintenance
- 06Capstone: fault triage report
Assessments and feedback
It's not just watching.
Each module is designed to include concept questions, worked calculations or decisions, a fault scenario and workbook evidence. An Azure AI tutor is planned, but not yet connected.
- Technical explanations
- Interactive fault scenarios
- Workbook and reflection prompts
- Knowledge checks and feedback
- BSOE course completion pathway
Try a fault-finding question
Restricted airflow across an evaporator can reduce system performance. First examine accessible filters and operating conditions without opening refrigerant lines.
What should you do first?
Common questions
Know what you are joining.
Can this course be completed online?
The knowledge lessons, technical diagrams, simulated practice and workbook activities are designed for online learning. Some physical skills require separate qualified supervision.
Does the course include a practical assessment?
Online exercises and project evidence support formative assessment. Actual workplace competence must be established separately where required.
Is it an official Pearson qualification?
No. Pearson vocational subject areas are used for curriculum reference; training and proposed completion certification are independent BSOE offerings.
When can I pay and access the full course?
Checkout is intentionally disabled until verified course prices, payment integration and secure learner access have been configured. The free preview is available now.
Will an AI tutor answer questions?
The existing lesson preview has guided assistance. A live Azure AI tutor is planned but is not yet integrated into the published service.
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