Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology

This course emphasizes the fundamental principles of air conditioning and refrigeration. Instruction is provided on the theory and principles of refrigeration and heat transfer, HVAC/R system components, common and specialty tools for HVAC/R, and the application of the concepts of essential compression refrigeration. Upon completion, students should identify system components and understand their functions, identify and use common and specialty HVAC/R tools, and maintain basic compression refrigeration system components. This is a CORE course.

This course covers system performance checks and refrigerant cycle diagnosis. Emphasis is placed on the use of refrigerant recovery/recycle units, industry codes, refrigerant coils, and correct methods of charging and recovering refrigerants. Upon completion, students should be able to properly recover/recycle refrigerants and demonstrate safe, correct service procedures that comply with the no-venting laws.

The course introduces students to the proper installation procedures of refrigerant piping and tubing for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry. It includes various methods of working with and joining tubing. Upon completion, students should comprehend related terminology and be able to fabricate pipe, tubing, and pipe fittings. This is a CORE course.

This course provides instruction on general service and installation for common gas furnace system components. Upon completion, students will be able to install and service gas furnaces in a wide range of applications.

This course covers the fundamentals of electric heating system systems. Emphasis is placed on components, general service procedures, and basic installation. Upon completion, students should be able to install and service electric heating systems and heat pumps.

This course is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge of electrical theory and circuitry as it pertains to air conditioning and refrigeration. It emphasizes safety, definitions, symbols, laws, circuits, and electrical test instruments. Upon completion, students should understand and be able to apply the basic principles of HVACR circuits and circuit components. This is a CORE course.

The instruction in this course centers around the basic theory and application of heat pump systems and components. Upon completion, students will be able to install and service heat pumps in a wide variety of applications.

This course allows students to experience hands-on application of specialized instruction in various areas related to the air conditioning and refrigeration industry.

This course focuses on commercial refrigeration systems. Emphasis is placed on their overall operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Upon completion, students should be able to service and repair commercial refrigeration systems.