Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

In this course students become familiar with the principles and theory of thermodynamics and how they apply to the HVACR industry. The components and features of the HVACR system are also introduced.

In this course students gain a basic understanding of the principles and theory of HVACR controls.

In this course students become familiar with direct digital controls, motors, and motor controls.

This course introduces refrigerants to the student. The methods and principles associated with evacuation, recovery and charging HVACR equipment are explored.

In this course students become familiar with indoor air quality and refrigeration as it applies to air conditioning. They are introduced to major air conditioning components including condensers, compressors, accumulators, suction lines, evaporators, Metering devices, receivers, and condensate and liquid lines. Methods associated with the installation of air conditioning equipment are covered.

This course is a continuation of the study of air conditioning. Covered are the controls, operation, and troubleshooting of air conditioning equipment.

This course provides the student with a basic understanding of the components, methods, and principles associated with HVAC-R equipment used in commercial HVAC-R systems.

This course provides the student with a basic understanding of the components, methods, and principles associated with refrigeration equipment used in commercial HVACR systems.

Students are introduced to the principles and theory of electric and gas heating systems. Focus is on the equipment and controls of electric heating equipment and how to maintain and troubleshoot it. Students are also exposed to the theory of gas combustion and gas heating equipment and controls. They learn techniques for maintaining and troubleshooting gas heating equipment.

Oil-based heating systems are covered in this course. Students are exposed to the equipment and controls of oil heating equipment. In addition, they learn about its maintenance and how to troubleshoot oil-heating equipment.

Students become familiar with the principles and theory of water-based heating systems. They are introduced to the equipment and controls associated with hot water and steam-based heating equipment and the maintenance and troubleshooting of that equipment.

The principles and theory of airflow requirements, indoor air quality, duct design, load calculation, and sheet metal fabrication are covered in this course.

This course provides the student with the basic principles and methods for troubleshooting and repairing HVACR equipment. Focus is on HVACR service calls for residential and commercial equipment.

Student will study a complete overview of all courses previously taken. They are to do a comprehensive study of the EPA certification tests so that they have full knowledge of the content of the tests. They can take optional EPA offered tests.