HVAC 100-A HVAC Trade Orientation
Provides students with introductory information regarding the overall trades training program
and defines the occupational job title with state-approved job descriptors, tasks, and duties
associated with the HVAC Installer.
Prerequisite: None
HVAC 100-B Human Relations
Introduces students to development of customer skills and positive communication
techniques. Emphasis is on providing students with effective skills for developing
professional interpersonal relationships and service attitudes.
Prerequisite: None
HVAC 101 - Safety and First Aid
Examines OSHA regulations, general industry standards, and state safety and health
regulations for construction. Selected interpretation of the standards pertaining to HVAC/R is
accessed, overviewed, discussed, and compiled into student resource materials.
Prerequisite: None
HVAC 102 - Construction Math
Provides students with the ability to thoroughly understand formulas, equations, areas,
volume and other and other algebra and geometry math fundamentals.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated proficiency in basic math functions by test score or completion of
Mathematics I (Bus. 210).
HVAC 103 - HVAC Tools, Materials, and Supplies:
Trains students in the types of tools, materials, and supplies used in performing HVAC/R
installation and start-up operations. Students will build and equip their own personal tool kits
with commonly used HVAC tools.
Prerequisite: None
HVAC 104 - HVAC Sheet Metal Installation
Provides students with a practical knowledge of how to install or change existing ductwork for
an efficient basic air distribution system. This course will focus on proper installation
techniques of pre-fabricated sheet metal related materials used in residential duct
installation.
Prerequisite: HVAC 103 - Tools
HVAC 105 - HVAC National and Local Codes
Provides students with a thorough knowledge of the national and local codes associated with
the installation of residential HVAC equipment while in the employment or under contract of a
licensed HVAC contractor.
Prerequisite: None
HVAC 106 - HVAC Fundamentals
Introduces students to the fundamentals of HVAC by learning history and development of
early refrigeration and air-conditioning. Enables students to begin understanding
refrigeration theory by learning its underlying principles of heat, energy, temperatures and
pressures, and what creates a comfort zone.
Prerequisite: None
HVAC 107 - HVAC Systems
Provides entry-level HVAC installation students with a common understanding of the types of
HVAC residential systems and the selection process for determining an enclosed
environment's heating/cooling needs.
Prerequisite: Sections I and II and HVAC 106
HVAC 108 - HVAC Theory
Provides students with an increasing understanding of HVAC theory in relationship to the five
thermal laws of refrigeration and the operation of the refrigerating cycle.
Prerequisite: Sections I and II, HVAC 107
HVAC 109 - HVAC Electrical
Teaches students the fundamentals of electrical theory and installation techniques for wiring
and connecting circuitry for residential HVAC systems. It is not the focus of this course to
teach circuit design, but to describe various electrical components and wiring methods
needed to field-wire HVAC equipment and meet national and local codes.
Prerequisite: Sections I and II HVAC 108
HVAC 110 - HVAC Brazing and Soldering
Provides students with practical skill sets in brazing and soldering techniques to safely join
metals and piping materials with accuracy and efficiency.
Prerequisite: Sections I and II HVAC 109
HVAC 111 - HVAC Refrigerants and Charging Techniques
Provides students with a thorough knowledge of modern refrigerants, their use, and
application in HVAC installation projects. This course will also expand the student's
understanding of refrigerant usage and handling techniques to include proper refrigerant
leveling methods used in a residential HVAC system after installation of parts to ensure
proper system start-up and efficient refrigerant flow through the system.
Prerequisite: Sections I and II, HVAC 110
HVAC 112 - Heating Fundamentals
Provides students with a complete review of heat transfer principles and an introduction to
heating system configuration, design, and operation. This course will also prepare students
for Unit Installation Labs, where students will complete full package unit installations.
Prerequisite: Sections I and II HVAC 111
HVAC 113 - HVAC Schematics
Teaches students the ability to read and understand schematics and drawings. Several
types of drawings and diagrams will be examined during this course: including Block,
Pictorial, One-line, Wiring, Terminal, and Schematic. Individual component symbols will be
presented along with an explanation of their function and purpose in the circuit. To facilitate
learning and enable students to relate diagrams to actual equipment, students will see
pictorial examples or photos of the components along with the description.
Prerequisite: Sections I and II HVAC 112
HVAC 114 - HVAC Residential Install Labs
Provides students with a real-time job site experience in installation of different types of
residential HVAC equipment. The material is delivered in a common sense step-by-step
procedural process to identify where students fail to remember installation instructions and
correct flaws in the install process.
Prerequisite: Sections I, II and III
HVAC 115 - EPA Refrigerant Certification Seminar
Prepares installers for the certification test and contains all the information a student
requires to successfully complete the Section 608 Refrigerant Certification Test.
Prerequisite: Sections I, II, III, and HVAC 114 or six-months on-the-job experience.
HVAC 116 - Job Search Workshop
Assists students with resume writing and interview techniques.
Prerequisite: Section I, II, and III.
