Emphasis is placed on service, diagnostics, repair procedures, and the recovery and recycling of refrigerants. Upon completion, students should be able to service and repair automotive air conditioning systems. Topics include theory of the refrigerant components and refrigerant circuits, programmable controllers, and electrical pressure and calibration instruments, with emphasis on safety. Upon completion, students should be able to apply environmentally safe practices. This course covers basic drawing and blueprint reading as applied to the HVAC industry.
Emphasis is on three-view drawings, basic duct systems, and isometric piping.
Upon course completion, students should be able to perform basic drawing related to HVAC systems and to read pertinent blueprints. This course is EPA-approved and covers material relating to the requirements necessary to type I, type II, type III, and universal certification. The EPA certification exam is administered at the end of the course. Upon completion, students should be able to pass the EPA refrigerant certification exam. This course is designed to provide basic hands-on experiences in the workplace.