HVACR

COURSE DESCRIPTION HVAC involves classroom and laboratory activities designed to furnish the student with the skills and knowledge to aid in the repair, installation and service of residential heating and air conditioning equipment. The laboratory contains up to date equipment, toots and test instruments. Among the equipment are window ac systems, central ac systems, heat pump systems, through the wall units, refrigerators, residential ice makers and a commercial ice maker. Refrigerants used include R-134a, R-22 and R-410a HVAC includes classroom and laboratory activities designed to help students understand the service and repair procedures of most heating and air conditioning equipment. Students compete in the state and national SkilsUSA (vocational organization) competition and have won Gold the last two years. Students can earn up to 12 hours of concurrent credit with ASU Newport. Instructor: Robert Tucker

COURSE CONTENT First Year Shop Safety Tool Identification Soldering and Brazing The Five Electrical Circuits Schematics and Diagrams Window Units Cycle of Operation Controls Skills USA   Second Year  Residential Split Systems  Residential Load Calculatins  Residential Duct Design Refrigeration Systems Commercial Ice Makers Circuits, Diagrams and Schematics Grades: 10,11,12 Credit: 1 year equals 2-3 credits