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Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) [Spanish] Part 1

Course ID: AHR-3131D7
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¡La perspectiva laboral para los técnicos de HVAC es excelente! Comience en este campo en crecimiento con este curso, que cubre condensadores, evaporadores, compresores, dispositivos de medición, refrigerantes y circuitos eléctricos y mecánicos. Usted practicara con equipos para desarrollar las habilidades para un empleo como principiante de técnico de HVAC. Usted debe traer sus propias herramientas y materiales, ropa, guantes, zapatos y gafas de seguridad a la clase. Al finalizar el curso, usted será elegible para tomar el examen de certificación de la Sección 608 EPA (por un cargo adicional de $ 25, pagadero con tarjeta de crédito/débito solamente). Aquellos que aprueben el examen obtendrán la certificación de la Sección 608 de la EPA.

Course Objectives

Know basic operation of heating systems

Do minor repairs of electrical systems

Apply general safety practices in the shop area.

Handle refrigerants safely

Understand regulations and rules of EPA regarding refrigerants

Describe the instruments used in heating, air conditioning and refrigeration

Develop good business practices and interactions with customers

Basic working knowledge of oil, gas and electric furnaces

Apply and understand electrical circuits

Understand heat pump controls and circuits

Outline of Instruction

Introduction to HVAC

Copper, Soldering and brazing:
a. Covers tools, materials, and safety precautions and depicts step-by-step procedures for soldering and brazing piping.

Basic Electricity:
a. Teaches power generation and distribution, electrical components, DC circuits, AC circuits and electrical safety

Introduction to Cooling:
a. Covers the basic principles of heat transfer, refrigeration, and pressure-temperature relationships, and describes the components and accessories used in air conditioning systems.

Introduction to Heating:
a. Covers heating fundamentals, types and designs of furnaces and their components and basic procedures for installing and servicing furnaces.

Air Distribution Systems:
a. Describes air distribution systems and their components, air flow measurement, ductwork installation principles, and the use of instruments of measuring temperature, humidity, pressure, and velocity.

Introduction to Heat Pump units:
a. Covers the basic principles of heat pump equipment, understanding of thermostats and the components and circuits controlling heat pump units.

Refrigerant:
a. Covers the safety and handling procedures for units that use refrigerants

EPA Preparation and Test :
a. Covers the requirements for the EPA 608 examinations.

Contact Hours

110

CEUs

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

EPA 608 Certification Test

Website

www.epa.gov
http://www.nclicensing.org

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Ozone depletion

Clean Air Act and Montreal Protocol

Section 608 Regulations

Substitute Refrigerants and oils

Refrigeration

Recovery Techniques

Three R's

Dehydration Evacuation

Safety

Shipping

CE or CU Articulation

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology- Bill Whitman and Johnson, John Tomczyk and Eugene Silberstein

ESCO Institute EPA Certification Exam Preparatory Manual (Wake Tech to Provide)

Students are required to have the tool Kit with them during Labs, if you do not have the tool kit you will not be able to participate in the lab and will be graded accordingly.

Student Tool Kits:
3/8 socket set
Tape Measure
Tubing cutters
Linemen's pliers
Needle nose pliers
Tongue and groove pliers
Nut drivers 5/16", ¼", 11/32"
Phillips screw driver #1,#2,#3
Slotted screw driver 3/16, 5/16, 3/8
Hex key set
12 "adjustable wrench
8 "adjustable wrench
Reversible refrigeration ratchet
Gloves
Wire Crimpers
Wire strippers
Six in one screwdriver
Refrigeration wrench Allen Key tool
R 22/R410/404A Three hose Manifold Gauge set
One Low loss fitting
Safety Glasses
Multimeter that reads Microfarad, Temperature, Voltage, Amperage, and resistance

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Successful completion of this course requires 90% attendance and satisfactory class participation (i.e. be able to demonstrate proficiency in all concepts taught). Students with irregular attendance, less than 90% attendance, or who are unable to demonstrate competency will receive a grade of NG (no grade),Students must arrive on time on testing day. Students will not be allowed into the classroom after the test begins. NO makeup testing dates will be offered,Students must pass a written and hands-on assessment exam with a score of 70% or higher to demonstrate competency and to receive a certificate of completion.