Air Conditioning - AC

This course is designed for persons interested in entering the refrigeration service, installation or building maintenance fields. This course is oriented toward development of basic skills required in troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of refrigeration systems. Topics covered are soldering, silver soldering, service and troubleshooting tools and systems construction. This course satisfies 5 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded Human Relations curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A. This course satisfies 10 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded Mathematics curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A.

This course will familiarize the student with commercial HVAC systems. Including but not limited to design considerations, installation, system types, and system operation. Commercial building will be introduced with the emphasis of building system management. This is the first class of a 3 part series that will allow students to gain the knowledge needed to comprehend commercial HVAC.

Application of principles and skills in reading schematics seen in HVAC/R. Followed by the operation of air conditioning, heading and Refrigeration equipment. Topics covered are the cooling cycle, gas furnaces, Ice-Machines and Refrigeration systems both residential and commercial. The students must complete all content for the following 6 areas in order to meet degree or certificate requirements. 1. Ladder Schematics 2. Combination Ladder and Pictorial 3. Wire to Wire Components and Sequence of Operation 4. Symbols and Power Identification 5. Wiring Location Exercise 6. Troubleshooting Schematic

This is an introductory course into ECM (Electronically Commutated Motors) motors and their applications in HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration). The course will provide an overview of ECM efficiency, basic ECM technology, proper installation, diagnostics, and replacement of variable speed motors found in the HVACR industry.

This course will familiarize students with electrical applications and controls used in HVAC/R. Topics include basic electricity, wiring, schematics and controls found in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. This course satisfies 5 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded human relations curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A. This course satisfies 10 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded Math curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A. The Student must complete all content for the following 12 areas in order to meet degree or certificate requirements. 1. Electrical Safety 2. Basic Concepts of Electricity 3. Introduction to the Training System 4. Switches 5. Voltage, Current, and Measuring Instruments 6. Resistance and Ohm's Law 7. Solving Series Circuits and Kirchhoff's Voltage Law 8. Solving Parallel and Mix Circuits 9. Capacitors and Electromagnetism and Inductors 10. Transformers, Relays, and Contactors 11. Electrical Distribution 12. Troubleshooting Methods

This course will familiarize students with electrical applications and controls used in HVAC/R. Topics include basic electricity, wiring, schematics and controls found in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. This course satisfies 5 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded human relations curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A. This course satisfies 10 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded Math curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A. The Student must complete all content for the following 12 areas in order to meet degree or certificate requirements. 1. Electrical Safety 2. Basic Concepts of Electricity 3. Introduction to the Training System 4. Switches 5. Voltage, Current, and Measuring Instruments 6. Resistance and Ohm's Law 7. Solving Series Circuits and Kirchhoff's Voltage Law 8. Solving Parallel and Mix Circuits 9. Capacitors and Electromagnetism and Inductors 10. Transformers, Relays, and Contactors 11. Electrical Distribution 12. Troubleshooting Methods

Application of principles and skills in the troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of air conditioning, heating and ventilation equipment. Topics covered are the refrigeration cycle, gas furnace, oil furnaces, heat pump, chilled water systems, hot water systems and cooling. The student must complete all content for the following 12 areas in order to meet degree or certificate requirements. This course satisfies 10 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded Mathematics curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A. This course satisfies 10 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded Human Relations curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A. 1. Sequence of Operation Gas Furnace 2. Thermostat Operation and setting 3. Low Voltage Wiring practice 4. Furnace Controls Identification 5. Furnace Operation 80% and 90% 6. Furnace Troubleshooting 7. Air Conditioning Operation 8. Air Conditioning Controls and Safety's 9. Air Conditioning Evacuation and Charging 10. Package Units Operation, Identification, and Location 11. Package Unit Controls 12. Troubleshooting

An introductory course to present the fundamental principles of mechanical refrigeration. The course is designed for persons interested in pursuing a career in servicing, repairing and/or installing refrigeration and air conditioning equipment as well as building maintenance persons. Topics covered: basic physics, thermodynamics, the basic refrigeration cycle and common components used in mechanical refrigeration. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and Building Maintenance core.

An introductory course to present the fundamental principles of mechanical refrigeration. The course is designed for persons interested in pursuing a career in servicing, repairing and/or installing refrigeration and air conditioning equipment as well as building maintenance persons. Topics covered: basic physics, thermodynamics, the basic refrigeration cycle and common components used in mechanical refrigeration. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and Building Maintenance core.

Application of basic principles and skills in the troubleshooting, repair and installation of commercial refrigeration equipment and built-up systems. Topics covered are consistent with up-to-date designs and practices as applied in the supermarket, convenience store, bar and restaurant and fast food areas of the commercial refrigeration market. This course satisfies 10 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded Mathematics curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A. This course satisfies 10 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded Human Relations curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A.