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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the tool commonly used in the HVAC/R industry. Proper use of the individual tools will be discussed and practiced.
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2.00 Credits
This course covers the operating principles of electric motors and control components used in HVAC/R industry.
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2.00 Credits
This course provides an understanding of characteristics of common refrigerants used in equipment installed and serviced by HVAC/R technicians. This course also addresses environmental concerns, federal and state regulations (Minnesota and Wisconsin) on refrigerants and procedures, and use of recovery equipment. New refrigerants and methods of leak detection will also be covered. Before completing the course, the student will perform hands on recovery procedure. The course includes approved testing to meet EPA technician certification requirements.
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2.00 Credits
This course covers the study of relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and customers. Also covered are job-seeking and employability skills. Topics include attitudes, behaviors, and techniques for achieving success on the job, human relations, job relocation techniques, informal interviews, job applications, and mathematical problems pertaining to the HVAC/R technician.
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2.00 Credits
This course covers the fundamental concepts of electricity. Students will utilize Ohm's law, construct basic circuits, and learn the operation of basic test equipment.
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4.00 Credits
The student will identify furnace electrical components and circuits, basic procedures required to service and install standard gas, oil and electric furnaces, belt-drive and direct drive blowers, humidifiers and air filtration techniques. Prerequisites: HVAC1170 and HVAC1140 or 1320.
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to familiarize the student with boiler safety and operation. Properly operating boiler safety controls, operating controls, proper placement of shut off valves and water level check valves are all very important to boiler operation and customer safety. In addition fluid flow principles, piping design and applications, hot water and steam system operation and maintenance are important aspects for troubleshooting and repair of wet systems. Each is explained with some practical applications during this course. The principles of hydronic heat are studied, starting with an introduction of hydronic heat, heat load calculations, heat sources, fluid flow, pumps and emitters, and controls. Prerequisites: HVAC1170 and HVAC1140
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4.00 Credits
Ventilation systems are an important consideration for an HVAC technician. This course familiarizes the student with sheet metal fabrication and layout procedures. Construction blueprint reading and duct sizing is covered. Individual instruction packets cover air handler service procedure, multizone systems and the basic operation of economizers and make-up air units.
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2.00 Credits
Ventilating systems are the most important feature of a climate-controlled building. This course familiarizes the student with air handler installation and service procedures, multizone forced air systems, exhaust fans, heat recovery ventilators and the basic operation of economizers and make-up air units. Prerequisites: HVAC1170 and HVAC1140 or 1320.
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2.00 Credits
Air distribution is one of the most important factors affecting a heating and cooling system's performance and the building occupants' comfort. An efficient, comfortable system is accomplished with a properly designed air distribution system. The primary focus of this course is sheet metal and ductwork sizing, design and fabrication and the associated equipment and tools used. Also covered in this course will be the entire air distribution system in a building, air flow measurement, gas piping sizing and installation procedures, the different types of grilles/registers/diffusers, accessories that can be added to a system and heating/cooling load calculations. Prerequisites: HVAC1130, 1140, 1150, 1170.
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