HVAC Technician
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Goal
GOAL 1 Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the technical knowledge to perform as an entry-level HVAC technician.
Learning Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate technical knowledge of electric heat theory, air-source heat pump theory, ground-source heat pump theory, hydronic heating theory, and combustion theory of heating fuels.
2. Students will demonstrate technical knowledge by identifying and describing the function of system components used in electric heating, hydronic heating, air-source heat pump (heating/cooling), and ground-source heat pump (heating/cooling) systems.
2. Students will demonstrate technical knowledge by identifying and describing the function of system components used in electric heating, hydronic heating, air-source heat pump (heating/cooling), and ground-source heat pump (heating/cooling) systems.
Goal
GOAL 2 Graduates will demonstrate the skills appropriate for an entry-level HVAC technician.
Learning Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate and describe troubleshooting techniques of residential heating and cooling equipment according to manufacturer's instructions.
2. Students will demonstrate and describe the procedures in replacing faulty components in residential heating and cooling equipment.
3. Students will demonstrate and describe the skills to trouble shoot residential and light commercial HVAC components by using the appropriate test instruments.
2. Students will demonstrate and describe the procedures in replacing faulty components in residential heating and cooling equipment.
3. Students will demonstrate and describe the skills to trouble shoot residential and light commercial HVAC components by using the appropriate test instruments.
Goal
GOAL 3 Graduates will demonstrate ethical/legal work practices and work safety standards appropriate for an entry-level HVAC technician.
Learning Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate and describe proper refrigerant handling techniques in accordance to Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act.
2. Students will demonstrate and describe ladder and fall prevention safety procedures in accordance to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
3. Students will demonstrate and describe lockout/tagout safety procedures for control of hazardous energy sources in accordance to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
4. Students will demonstrate and describe how to maintain strict compliance with all federal, state, county, and municipal government laws, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to the HVAC industry and business operation.
2. Students will demonstrate and describe ladder and fall prevention safety procedures in accordance to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
3. Students will demonstrate and describe lockout/tagout safety procedures for control of hazardous energy sources in accordance to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
4. Students will demonstrate and describe how to maintain strict compliance with all federal, state, county, and municipal government laws, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to the HVAC industry and business operation.