Trade Training Programme

HVAC Trade Training

German Federal-standard training in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration — skills in high demand across Germany.

~5 Months
Programme Duration
6 Modules
Modules
Theory + Practical
Format
German Federal
Standard

Curriculum Overview

Six structured modules covering the full HVAC trade spectrum — from fundamentals through to advanced systems and practical assessment.

01
Fundamentals of HVAC Systems
Weeks 1–4
  • Thermodynamics & heat transfer basics
  • Types of HVAC systems overview
  • Safety regulations & German standards
  • Tools, equipment & PPE
02
Refrigeration & Cooling Systems
Weeks 5–9
  • Refrigeration cycle & components
  • Compressor types & maintenance
  • Refrigerant handling (F-Gas regulations)
  • Fault diagnosis & troubleshooting
03
Ventilation & Air Quality
Weeks 10–14
  • Mechanical ventilation principles
  • Duct design & installation
  • Air quality standards (DIN EN 13779)
  • Heat recovery systems
04
Heating Systems
Weeks 15–18
  • Gas & oil boiler systems
  • Heat pump technology
  • Underfloor heating installation
  • EN 12831 heat load calculations
05
Building Automation & Controls
Weeks 19–22
  • BMS / BAS fundamentals
  • Sensor & actuator installation
  • Energy efficiency optimisation
  • German EnEV / GEG building code
06
Practical & Assessment
Weeks 23–26
  • Supervised hands-on workshops
  • German employer mock interviews
  • Portfolio & documentation
  • Final competency assessment

Built to German Standards

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DIN Standards

Curriculum aligned to relevant DIN / EN norms used on German job sites

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F-Gas Certified

Refrigerant handling training aligned with EU F-Gas Regulation 517/2014

Safety First

German occupational health & safety regulations (DGUV) integrated throughout

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Industry Partners

Programme designed with input from HVAC industry partners (Germany-based)

Germany Needs HVAC Technicians — Right Now

Germany's building sector faces a shortage of over 135,000 skilled tradespeople. HVAC technicians with German-language skills are among the most sought-after profiles for the skilled worker visa (Fachkräftevisum).