Hi cfang0775 and jgoyettejm13,
Welcome to the HVAC Group,
You will like this course very much. It is a great course for the student to learn the Heating and Air Conditioning trade and is designed for the student to learn at their own pace. I strongly encourage you to read each chapter carefully. If there is anything that you do not completely understand, then re-read that particular part. If you still do not understand it completely then ask me, your instructor and I will be happy to assist you.
Everyone has their own method of studying, therefore you get out of the course what you put into it when you apply yourself. Air Conditioning/Heating is a great trade and I have been working in it for a long time, like what I do, and have fun on the job most of the time. I encourage students to get involved in the HVAC field as soon as they can as it will reinforce what you learn here at Ashworth.
EPA certification is very important in our trade and is a requirement for most employers. When you finish the course you will be given a 12 page study guide and a $75 voucher for the EPA 608 test. Study the guide and you should pass the test with no problem. Once you understand Air Conditioning systems and how they work the test should be easy. When you get to chapter 13 you will find a lot of information that is on the test.
Good Luck with your studies!