HEATING,
VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
EXPLORATORY
AND INTRODUCTION TO HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (3
credits)
All Grade 9 students go through the Exploratory Program. Please
see page 7 for more detail. Students deciding to enter the
field of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
will be exposed to the basics of safety and sanitation, as
well as the use and care of hand tools, power tools, electrical,
storage cylinders and stationary equipment. They are provided
with information on entry-level employment opportunities
in the HVAC trade. The students will demonstrate their skill
in basic copper tubing practices like cut, swage, bend, flare
and solder. Students will be introduced to the safe use of
sheet metal tools and will construct basic sheet metal fittings
commonly needed to install HVAC duct systems. Technology-related
reading, writing, vocabulary, mathematics, blueprint reading
and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
BASIC
REFRIGERATION/SHEET METAL (3 credits)
In Grade 10, the HVAC program is designed to provide
students with theoretical information covering the sciences
of matter, heat, fluids and pressure. Theory information
also includes the components of a basic refrigeration
system and how they operate to move heat from where it
is not wanted to where it is desirable. The students
will demonstrate electrical fundamentals including electrical
circuits, Ohm’s law and meter use. Laboratory skills
practiced include servicing and testing refrigeration
equipment and basic electrical circuits including identifying
electrical motors. Skills needed for installation of
HVAC systems including piping materials, threading of
black pipe and duct installation are also practiced.
Students continue to receive instruction in safety requirements
and demonstrate sound safety practices. Technology-related
reading, writing, vocabulary, mathematics, blueprint
reading and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
INTRODUCTION
TO HEATING AND COOLING (3 credits)
In Grade 11, students will demonstrate theoretical competency
in HVAC electrical controls, refrigeration systems, such
as air conditioning, and refrigeration, both domestic
and commercial. The students will have an understanding
of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification
requirements with refrigeration systems and will be able
to calculate building heating and cooling loads. Skills
practiced in lab and on in-school and outside work projects
for customers include installation and service
of refrigeration and heating systems and startup and
checkout procedures. Students continue to receive instruction
in safety requirements and demonstrate sound safety practices.
Students reaching an acceptable level of proficiency
may be eligible for Work Based Learning (WBL). Technology-related
reading, writing, vocabulary, mathematics, blueprint
reading, and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
ADVANCED
HEATING AND COOLING (3 credits)
In Grade 12, students will explain and identify heating
fuels (natural gas, propane and heating oil); how they
burn and how to control the burn safely; and EPA certification
requirements in order to pass certification exams. Instruction
in different types of air conditioning systems, heat
pumps, unitary, central station and split systems is
provided in dividing needs and trouble-shooting service.
Students will demonstrate their ability to use code books
and apply code requirements at apprentice entry-level.
Skills practiced in lab and on in-school and outside
production work for customers include installation of
the different systems and testing operation and airflow.
The proper handling of refrigerants, including recovery,
recycling and reclaiming, are studied and practiced.
Students continue to receive instruction in safety requirements
and demonstrate sound safety practices. Students
will demonstrate the ability to complete a job application
and interview and to perform entry-level job readiness
and trade skills. Each student will take the National
Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) exam,
which is a performance-based test. Students reaching
an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible for
Work Based Learning (WBL). Technology-related
reading, writing, vocabulary, mathematics, blueprint
reading and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Students
successfully completing this course of study will
be able to pursue a two year or a four year engineering
degree at any college or university. Students
can obtain immediate employment in the heating, ventilation
and air conditioning field, which include: residential
and commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
apprenticeship in installation and service; refrigeration
mechanic; sheet metal apprentice; sheet metal design;
gas system technician; oil burner technician; heating,
ventilation and air conditioning sales representative;
wholesale supply representative; and, appliance
repair technician.
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