HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

SPECIAL CLASS FEATURES

Fabrication and Installation of Ducts for Project House
Install Gas Lines
Install Air Conditioning Unit at Project House
Opportunity to Earn College Credit
Opportunity to Earn EPA Certification
Prepare for R-410 Universal Safety Certification
May Earn TRAC Pipe Certification
Field Trips
Professional Guest Speakers
Participate in SkillsUSA - a National Student Organization

EMPLOYMENT SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE

Communication Skills
Technology Usage
Math Skills
Leadership
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Employability Skills

PROGRAM PROFILE

Students in this program specialize in installation, maintenance and repair of heating and cooling systems. Many technicians perform both installation and service on all types of equipment. The students are prepared and tested for EPA Certification. The test is administered on-line with the ESCO Institute of Mt. Prospect, Illinois. With a satisfactory score, the student earns the Federal Refrigerant Handling Certification. Each year the HVAC students fabricate and install the heating system in the Building Trades II project house.

COURSE CONTENT

Safety
Meter Usage
Refrigerant Handling
Trouble Shooting
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Sheet Metal Design
Blueprint Reading
Heating and Cooling System Layout
Combustion Theory
Wiring Diagrams
Air-Flow Testing and Balancing

RESOURCES

Various Web Sites
www.hvacexcellence.org

Nordyne Residential
www.nordyne.com

ESCO Institute Site
www.escoinst.com

HVAC Career Site
www.5starcareers.com

Green Web Site
www.greenmech.org

National SkillsUSA Site