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Description:
The Air Conditioning, Cooling and Refrigeration program is designed to provide students with hands on experience to develop the skills and attitudes needed for the H.V.A.C. field. This course involves 40% theory or classroom activities and 60% shop experience. An introduction to the field of electricity, mechanics, soldering, and control systems are also included in this program. Adult students will also receive training in designing, building and installing sheet metal duck work systems.
Theory hours: 745 High School Lab hours: 305 Adult Lab hours: 1955 Tuition: $ 3375.00 Prerequisite: None College Credit: Yes (Details) Additional Fees: $212.00 (uniforms, tools, books, etc.) | ||
| Number | Modules | |
| ACR101 | Occupational Fundamentals: This course provides instruction and work-based training in the history and development of the HVAC industry, general and specific safety practices, and job seeking and retention skills. | |
| ACR102 | Tools: This course familiarizes the students with the identification and use of basic hand tools, specialized industry tools, and the basic mathematic calculations and measuring techniques of the HVAC industry. | |
| ACR103 | Soldering and Welding Equipment: This course provides instruction and work-based training in soldering, silver brazing, and aluminum soldering techniques. | |
| ACR104 | Tubing and Piping: This course provides instruction and work-based training in tubing and fittings and tubing operations. Practical application of instruction is an integral part of the curriculum. | |
| ACR105 | Basic Mechanical Refrigeration: This course provides instruction and work-based training in basic mechanical refrigeration theory and practical applications. Refrigeration accessories, refrigerants, and evacuation techniques are included. | |
| ACR106 | Servicing Systems: This course provides instruction and work-based training in service techniques including pressurizing and leak testing, charging, piping, reclaiming and recycling refrigerant, and reusing reclaimed refrigerant. | |
| ACR107 | Troubleshooting: This course provides instruction and work-based training in diagnosis techniques for refrigerator, air conditioning, and heating equipment. Diagnosis of ice machines is also included. | |
| ACR108 | Fundamentals of Electricity I: This course provides instruction and work-based training in electrical test instruments, thermostats, relays, and protection devices. Theory, practical application, troubleshooting, and diagnosis and repair applications are included. | |
| ACR109 | Refrigerant Certification: This 300-hour course will prepare students to recover refrigerants according to standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency. Following successful completion of the training and passing the certification tests, students will be EPA Certified in this field. | |
| ACR201 | Occupational Fundamentals II: This course provides instruction and work-based training in electrical applications related to the HVAC industry. | |
| ACR202 | Fundamentals of Electricity II: This course provides instruction and work-based training in capacitors, motor, and wiring. Theory, practical application, troubleshooting, and diagnosis and repair applications are included. | |
| ACR203 | Heating Equipment: This course provides instruction and work-based training in various types of heating equipment and heat pumps. Theory and practical application of skills are integral parts of the course. | |
| ACR204 | Troubleshooting and Repair: Troubleshooting and diagnosis and repair techniques are expanded for refrigerator, air conditioning, and heating equipment. | |
| ACR205 | Basic/Advanced Sheet Metal: This course provides instruction and work-based training in advanced sheet metal including psychometrics and duct sizing, as well as, fabrication techniques. | |
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