Industrial HVAC Systems: Mission-Critical Facilities

Issued by Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE)

This non-credit, workforce-focused program provides working technicians with targeted, job-ready training in large-scale HVAC system operation and maintenance for mission-critical environments—including data centers, industrial plants, and utility substations.

Type Validation
Level Foundational
Time Weeks
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

The 10-week training focuses on applied technical mastery of industrial cooling, advanced controls, electrical integration, airflow management, and energy-efficient operations. Learners demonstrate competency through progressive knowledge assessments and skills demonstrations throughout the course.
Skills covered: 1) Apply industrial safety standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E), including proper PPE use and lockout/tagout procedures, to safely work in mission-critical HVAC environments 2) Operate and maintain large-scale HVAC systems, including chillers, cooling towers, and CRAC/CRAH units, using system schematics and standard operating sequences.
Skills covered: 3) Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control system issues using data analysis, electrical principles, and basic PLC logic 4) Optimize HVAC system performance through airflow management, advanced controls configuration, and energy efficiency strategies.
Skills covered: 5) Utilize predictive maintenance tools and system analytics to assess performance, reduce downtime, and improve system reliability Learners must demonstrate comprehensive competency in mission-critical HVAC system operation through integrated assessment of safety, controls, electrical systems, airflow management, and predictive maintenance.
Learners must successfully complete all modules and pass a final assessment (written/hands-on) with a 75% or higher to earn the micro-credential.