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HVAC Pliers, Tubing & Torch Inspection 

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CONTENT TYPE

VR, 3D ILV, Interactive Modules

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DURATION

2.5 Hours

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TARGET AUDIENCE

Technician

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COURSE DELIVERY

VR or WEB Based

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Credits : 0.3

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About the Course:

This HVAC Pliers, Tubing & Torch Inspection microcredential introduces HVAC associates to the proper inspection of pliers, tubing, and torches commonly used in HVAC work. Learners will develop the knowledge and skills needed to identify these tools and materials and recognize visible conditions that may affect their safe and effective use. 

Through immersive VR simulations, learners will practice visually inspecting different types of HVAC pliers, tubing, and torches for damage, wear, contamination, corrosion, deformation, and other abnormal conditions. The course emphasizes careful inspection, tool and material condition awareness, safe handling, and identifying items that may require attention before use. 

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify common pliers used in HVAC applications. 
  • Identify torches and their major components used in HVAC applications. 
  • Inspect pliers for visible damage, wear, corrosion, or other abnormal conditions. 
  • Inspect torches for visible damage, wear, leaks, or damaged components. 
  • Recognize conditions that may affect the safe use of HVAC tools and materials. 
  • Apply appropriate PPE and safe inspection practices. 
  • Identify tools or materials that should not be used when unsafe conditions are present. 
  • Document or report inspection findings according to established workplace procedures. 

This HVAC Pliers, Tubing & Torch Inspection training is delivered through our LMS and is available as both web-based and immersive VR training.

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At ImmerseLearn, we equip HVAC associates with practical skills required to inspect common tools and materials used in HVAC work. This microcredential strengthens tool identification, condition assessment, visual inspection, safety awareness, and hazard recognition through immersive VR-based learning. 

How this course strengthens workforce skills: 

Pliers Identification and Inspection −
Learn to identify common HVAC pliers and inspect their physical condition. Learners practice checking handles, jaws, moving parts, and other visible areas for damage, excessive wear, corrosion, or abnormalities that could affect safe use.
Tubing Identification and Inspection +
Explore common HVAC tubing and practice inspecting its condition before use. Learners develop awareness of visible dents, kinks, cracks, corrosion, contamination, and other conditions that may affect tubing quality and suitability.
Torch Identification and Inspection +
Learn to identify HVAC torches and their key components. Learners practice visually inspecting torch bodies, connections, hoses, fittings, and other accessible components for damage, wear, leaks, or other unsafe conditions.
Condition Assessment and Hazard Recognition +
Develop the ability to recognize visible conditions that may create safety or performance concerns. Learners practice determining when tools, tubing, or torches require attention and reinforcing the importance of not using visibly damaged equipment.
Safe Inspection Practices and Reporting +
Practice applying appropriate PPE and safe handling procedures during tool and material inspection. Learners develop skills in documenting and reporting identified defects or abnormal conditions according to established workplace procedures.

By completing this microcredential, HVAC associates will develop practical knowledge and hands-on experience in inspecting HVAC pliers, tubing, and torches. Learners will be able to identify these tools and materials, recognize visible damage and abnormal conditions, apply safe inspection practices, and report items requiring attention to support safe and effective HVAC work.