Hours: Theory 60 / Laboratory 20 / Total 60 / Quarter Credits 7.0 / Outside Hours 20 / Prerequisites: None

This course includes information on general safety regarding awareness, tool safety, load, posture, signage, material handling, and environmental concerns. Emphasis on OSHA guidelines, as well as proper personal safety equipment. This course will also provide instruction on basic mathematics, terminology, symbols, graphics, measurement systems and tools for reading and interpreting prints, mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, detail drawings, and fabrication guidelines. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.

Hours: Theory 70 / Laboratory 10 / Total 80 / Quarter Credits 7.5 / Outside Hours 20 / Prerequisites: None

This course covers the basic principles of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Students will discuss HVAC safety, licensure, and EPA guidelines as well as trade-related math and basic electricity. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.

Hours: Theory 30 / Laboratory 50 / Total 80 / Quarter Credits 5.5 / Outside Hours 20 / Prerequisites: None

This course will cover the fundamentals of heating and cooling air. Students will discuss air movement, air measurement and basic system design. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.

Hours: Theory 20 / Laboratory 60 / Total 80 / Quarter Credits 5.0 / Outside Hours 20 / Prerequisites: None

Students will be introduced to materials that move air, fumes, and/or water (vapor) to and from HVAC systems. Students will work with a variety of tools and materials needed to construct these venting and ducting systems. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.

Hours: Theory 30 / Laboratory 50 / Total 80 / Quarter Credits 5.5 / Outside Hours 20 / Prerequisites: None

This course will introduce students to transformers, single-phase and three-phase power distribution, capacitors, induction motors, and compressors. Students will study installation, service, and repair procedures. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.

Hours: Theory 50 / Laboratory 30 / Total 80 / Quarter Credits 6.5 / Outside Hours 20 / Prerequisites: None

This course will cover maintenance-related materials, guidelines for inspection, maintenance schedules, adjustments, and information on inspection requirements for equipment. Students will be introduced to metering and monitoring equipment used to evaluate HVAC systems. The course will cover leak detection, recovery, evacuation, and charging. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.

Hours: Theory 30 / Laboratory 50 / Total 80 / Quarter Credits 5.5 / Outside Hours 20 / Prerequisites: None

This course will cover residential and commercial hydronic systems. Topics such as safe operation, properties of water, and pressure will be covered. Material will cover both hot water heating and chilled water cooling. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.

Hours: Theory 50 / Laboratory 30 / Total 80 / Quarter Credits 6.5 / Outside Hours 20 / Prerequisites: None

This course will provide guidance related to troubleshooting heating and cooling systems. Additionally, techniques for evaluating, furnaces, boilers, and various air treatment accessories used with heating and cooling equipment, will be covered. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.

Hours: Theory 60 / Laboratory 20 / Total 80 / Quarter Credits 7.0 / Outside Hours 20 / Prerequisites: None

This course will cover commercial application and use of heating/cooling systems and equipment. The course will cover refrigeration and airside systems. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.

Hours: Theory 50 / Laboratory 30 / Total 80 / Quarter Credits 6.5 / Outside Hours 20 / Prerequisites: None

This course will cover principles, processes, and devices used to maintain air cleanliness and energy conservation. Heat recovery/reclaim devices, zoned systems, system controllers, and alternative energy sources will be covered. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.

Hours: Theory 40 / Laboratory 40 / Total 80 / Quarter Credits 6.0 / Outside Hours 20 / Prerequisites: None

This course will cover procedures for startup and shutdown of HVAC systems. Short- and long-term shutdown, interpretation of construction drawings, and system design and specifications will be covered. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.

Hours: Theory 62 / Laboratory 0 / Total 62 / Quarter Credits 6.0 / Outside Hours 15 / Prerequisites: Final course

This course covers basic leadership skills and explains different leadership styles, communication, delegating, and problem solving. Jobsite safety and the crew leader’s role in safety are discussed as well as project planning, scheduling, and estimating. This course will utilize both in-class and out-of-class learning activities to achieve course objectives.