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Residential Heating & Air Coniditioning Technology, Diploma
One-year residential technicians install, service, maintain, and repair a variety of air moving and air tempering equipment associated with residential systems. They work with blueprints to fabricate and install duct work, tubing, and/or piping circuits. The use of torches, various power tools, and numerous hand tools will be necessary to perform the specific task. These technicians also use many pieces of electrical and mechanical test equipment to determine system problems. The technician will perform his or her job both indoors and outdoors based on the type of equipment worked on.
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First Semester
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College Math |
3 |
A course covering the concepts and applications of mathematics, that includes: the arithmetic order of operations, percent problems, descriptive statistics and graphing, algebraic manipulations, solving linear equations, formula rearrangement, word problems, measurement, and applied plane and solid geometry. This course satisfies the institution's general education requirements for mathematics, but is not a transfer course. Prerequisite: Placement Assessment |
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Basic Electricity |
5 |
Covers the concepts of electricity as they apply to the HVAC/R industry. Electron theory and basic circuit electrical laws dealing with volts, amps, resistance, and power will enable students to solve circuit calculations on series, parallel, and series/parallel circuits. Students will learn how to correctly use electrical test instruments and apply these skills to perform actual circuit measurements. Resistive, inductive, and capacitive components and circuits will be introduced. Lab sessions provide hands-on experience necessary to support electrical concepts. |
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Basic Refrigeration |
4 |
Covers general safety, heat transfer, temperature/pressure relationships, and the operation of the basic refrigeration system. Residential air conditioning equipment, tubing and piping operations, and electrical controls will also be covered. Lab activities will allow hands-on experience in the basics of refrigerant recovery, recycling, sealed system servicing, and troubleshooting. Corequisite: RA 110 |
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Basic Heating Systems |
3 |
Covers basic theory for the combustion of fossil fuel burning heating systems. The sizing and installation of gas/fuel piping and the venting necessary to install the heating system will also be covered. Lab activities will provide hands on experience on a variety of forced air furnace installations. Corequisite: RA 110 |
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Sheet Metal Layout & Fabrication |
2 |
A study of the sheet metal field as it pertains to the HVAC industry. In this course, students will identify and understand the proper use of tools used in the trade. Sheet metal fastening techniques and assembly procedures will be included in all lab activities. Students will layout and fabricate sheet metal fittings that are commonly found in the HVAC industry. Lab activities include pattern development, fitting fabrication and assembly based on shop drawings from text books and/or lab activities. |
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Second Semester
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Computer Essentials |
2 |
Designed to enable students with little or no computer experience to acquire a basic understanding of the personal computer. This course involves the study of computer basics such as hardware, operating systems, and file management, using the Internet for research, word processing, and spreadsheets. |
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Communication in the Workplace |
3 |
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Heating/Troubleshooting |
5 |
Covers the components and controls of residential conventional, mid efficiency, high efficiency, fuel oil, and electric furnaces, as well as low pressure boilers. Electrical wiring diagrams, specialized test equipment, and efficiency testing will also be included. Emphasis will be placed on proper balancing techniques needed to insure peak efficiency and the maximum life span of heating equipment. Lab activities provide students with balancing and troubleshooting skills. Prerequisites: RA 110, RA 112 |
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Air Conditioning Installation |
4 |
Students will learn how to select and install the proper air conditioning system and controls to economically meet the comfort needs of the consumer. Motor and motor controls are also covered in this course. Lab activities allow the students hands-on experience in the selection and installation of residential split system air conditioning. Prerequisites: RA 110, RA 111, RA 112 |
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Air Conditioning/Troubleshooting |
3 |
Deals with the updates in technology found in A/C systems today. Safety issues, electrical controls, service procedures, and testing/balancing will be included in the classroom and the lab. Procedures for handling alternative refrigerants used in A/C systems will be an integral part of this course. Lab activities will include system startup, cleanup, and troubleshooting commonly found in the field. Prerequisite: RA 121 |
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