28 courses with the subject HVAC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HVAC 1100Alternative Heating and Cooling Methods2
This course will provide the student with an understanding of alternative heating and cooling applications and installations. Students will gain a fundamental working knowledge of a solar thermal and geothermal heating and cooling system. Including but not limited to how controls work within the system, panel installation, piping and site assessment. Also covered will be gas fireplaces, pellet/corn stoves and wood fired boilers. This course will use lectures, handouts, media presentations, and sructured lab to deliver the subject material. Learning Outcomes Define, discuss, and explain the main components of a geothermal heat and cooling system. Calculate energy savings over a conventional heating and cooling system. Perform a site assessment survey for a solar thermal heating system using modern techniques. Understand proper panel mounting techniques and safe roof practices. Describe, analyze and explain geothermal ground loops. Including closed/open loops, differences in loop designs and fluids. Identify the benefits and draw backs of soil installations verses water installations. Demonstrate proper HVAC/R technician behavior and participate in the ride along days, as well as recognizing defining and practicing safe work habits. Define three main sections of a solar thermal heating system and the individual components that make each section. Analyze and explain how the entire system operates as a whole. Analyze and explain solid fuel heating systems and gas fireplaces to include the installation, operation and maintenance of these systems. Perform a geothermal system start-up in accordance with manufactures recommendations and develop a list of common problems with geothermal.
Indoor air quality is an important consideration for the HVAC technician. This course familiarizes the student with accessories utilized in the HVAC field to improve indoor air quality. Topics covered include the different types of air filters, electronic air cleaners, UV air purifiers, air quality sensors, fresh air ventilation, humidifiers/dehumidifiers and heat/energy recovery ventilators. Learning Outcomes Preform preventative maintenance procedures and test for proper operations on miscellaneous ventilation, humidification/dehumidification and purification systems and equipment. Demonstrate proper HVAC/R technician behavior and participate in the ride along days, as well as recognizing, defining and practicing safe work habits. Analyze, discuss, and explain whole house ventilation and humidification/dehumidification system selection, operation and installation. Analyze, discuss and explain air filtration and air purification techniques and equipment.
HVAC 1120Refrigeration Principles and Applications4
This course covers the theory and the basics of residential and commercial compression refrigeration systems. A refrigeration trainer will be built by each student to supplement the theory delivered in the classroom. Learning Outcomes Gather, Interpret, and analyze system pressures, temperatures and electrical data to determine proper operation of a refrigeration system. Design, assemble and operate a fully automatic compression refrigeration system. Identify and describe the function of the individual components that make up the entire refrigeration system. Define industry related terms Recover refrigerant in accordance with EPA guidelines. Demonstrate proper HVAC/R technician behavior and participate in the ride along days, as well as recognizing, defining and practicing safe work habits.
HVAC 1130Tool Usage, Brazing and Soldering Techniques2
This course provides an introduction to the tool commonly used in the HVAC/R industry. Proper use of the individual tools will be discussed and practiced. Learning Outcomes Describe and demonstrate proper use and care of a wide variety of tools commonly used in HVAC/R industry. Compare and select proper bonding materials and tools for various tubing connections. Demonstrate proper HVAC/R technician behavior and participate in the ride along days, as well as recognizing, defining and practicing safe work habits. Using the proper tools, create leak free copper tubing connections including flare connections, swage connections, and fitting connections. Analyze the materials used to make these connections. Utilize the proper tools to perform refrigerant recovery, charging procedures, and system evacuation. Describe the function of each and methods used.
This course covers the operating principles of electric motors and control components used in HVAC/R industry. Learning Outcomes Trace, draw and construct electrical diagrams and other miscellaneous electrical projects. Select, install and test to ensure proper operation of motor overloads and relays. Demonstrate proper HVAC/R technician behavior and participate in the ride along days, as well as recognizing, defining and practicing safe work habits. Define, identify and analyze components used in motor control circuits, including the motors being controlled. Discuss the characteristics and principles of operation of these components.
This course provides an understanding of characteristics of common refrigerants used in equipment installed and serviced by HVAC/R technicians. This course also addresses environmental concerns, federal and state regulations (Minnesota and Wisconsin)on refrigerants and procedures, and use of recovery equipment. New refrigerants and methods of leak detection will also be covered. Before completing the course, the student will perform hands on recovery procedure. The course includes approved testng to meet EPA technician certification requirements. Learning Outcomes Analyze refrigerants in regards to their mix characteristics, performance, numbers, names and requirements. In accordance with EPA regulations and requirements identify and perform leak testing, refrigerant charging, and recovery techniques. Demonstrate proper HVAC/R technician behavior and participate in the ride along days, as well as recognizing, defining and practicing safe work habits.
HVAC 1160Employability, Problem Solving and Customer Relations2
This course covers the study of relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and customers. Also covered are job-seeking and employability skills. Topics include attitudes, behaviors, and techniques for achieving success on the job, human relations, job relocation techniques, informal interviews, job applications, and mathematical problems pertaining to the HVAC/R technician. Learning Outcomes Demonstrate proper HVAC/R technician behavior and participate in the ride along days, as well as recognizing, defining and practicing safe work habits. Demonstrate proper language and letter writing skills while preparing a resume, cover letter and job application. Preform commonly used HVAC/R mathematical computations. Determine the license, requirements and costs associated with opening a successful business. Chart a career path along with developing interviewing and job keeping skills. Including but not limited to a job relocation investigation, work habits and professional appearance, inventory and record keeping skills, and successful work relationshipattitude.
This course covers the fundamental concepts of electricity. Students will utilize Ohm’s law, construct basic circuits, and learn the operation of basic test equipment. Learning Outcomes Construct electrical circuits from diagrams and measure the electrical aspects of the circuit and components using a multi-meter. Define electrical terms. Demonstrate proper HVAC/R technician behavior and participate in the ride along days, as well as recognizing, defining and practicing safe work habits. Utilizing Ohm’s law to calculate electrical circuit values. Determine proper circuit protection based on these values. Understand the difference and locate short circuits and open circuits in series and parallel circuits.
Prerequisites HVAC 1140 or HVAC 1320 and HVAC 1170 The student will identify furnace electrical components and circuits, basic procedures required to service and install standard gas, oil and electric furnaces, belt-drive and direct drive blowers, humidifiers and air filtration techniques. Learning Outcomes Demonstrate proper HVAC/R technician behavior and participate in the ride along days, as well as recognizing, defining and practicing safe work habits. List the sequence of operation for gas, oil, and electric furnaces. This is an important tool in troubleshooting procedures. List standard furnace installation procedures, including but not limited to gas lines, venting, thermostat, electrical and duct connections. Replace a furnace heat exchanger and explain why this task is necessary. Trace, draw, and analyze heating system schematics diagrams. Analyze and describe gas, oil and electric furnace components. Understand their function and operation within the system.
Prerequisites HVAC 1170 , HVAC 1140 This course is designed to familiarize the student with boiler safety and operation. Properly operating boiler safety controls, operating controls, proper placement of shut off valves and water level check valves are all very important to boiler operation and customer safety. In addition fluid flow principles, piping design and applications, hot water and steam system operation and maintenance are important aspects for troubleshooting and repair of wet systems. Each is explained with some pracical applications during this course. The principles of hydronic heat are studied, starting with an introduction of hydronic heat, heat load calculations, heat sources, fluid flow, pumps and emitters, and controls. Learning Outcomes Demonstrate proper HVAC/R technician behavior and participate in the ride along days, as well as recognizing, defining and practicing safe work habits. Identify and analyze hydronic and steam heating system operating controls and safeties Analyze, describe, and compose various zone values, controls and their respective diagrams and operation. Un-install, disassemble, reassemble and reinstall a Bell and Gossett circulator assembly List hydronic and steam heating system safety components and safety precautions.
Prerequisites HVAC 1140 or HVAC 1320 and HVAC 1170 Ventilating systems are the most important feature of a climate-controlled building. This course familiarizes the student with air handler installation and service procedures, multizone forced air systems, exhaust fans, heat recovery ventilators andthe basic operation of economizers and make-up air units.Prerequisites: HVAC1170 and HVAC1140 or 1320. Major Content Areas Exhaust fans Air handler service and installation procedures Economizers Forced air zone systems Heat recovery ventilators Direct and indirect fired make-up air units Learning Outcomes Analyze and explain the basic function and operation of make-up air units Analyze and explain the purpose and sequence of operation of an economizer Demonstrate/describe air handler service, maintenance, and installation procedures
HVAC1170 and HVAC1140 or 1320. Major Content Areas Exhaust fans Air handler service and installation procedures Economizers Forced air zone systems Heat recovery ventilators Direct and indirect fired make-up air units Learning Outcomes Analyze and explain the basic function and operation of make-up air units Analyze and explain the purpose and sequence of operation of an economizer Demonstrate/describe air handler service, maintenance, and installation procedures
HVAC 1232HVAC Sizing and Installation2
Prerequisites HVAC 1130 , HVAC 1140 , HVAC 1150 , HVAC 1170 Air distribution is one of the most important factors affecting a heating and cooling system’s performance and the building occupants’ comfort. An efficient, comfortable system is accomplished with a properly designed air distribution system. The primary focus of this course is sheet metal and ductwork sizing, design and fabrication and the associated equipment and tools used. Also covered in this course will be the entire air distribution system in a building, air flow measurement, gas piping szing and installation procedures, the different types of grilles/registers/diffusers, accessories that can be added to a system and heating/cooling load calculations. Major Content Areas Air flow calculations and measurements Fabrication and assembly of common duct fittings Duct sizing methods Heating and cooling load calculations Equipment installation procedures/requirements Learning Outcomes Design, fabricate and assemble commonly used sheet metal duct fittings Perform heating and cooling load calculations for equipment sizing/selection Measure and assess air flow using the proper devices and techniques
Prerequisites HVAC 1140 or HVAC 1320 , and HVAC 1170 , HVAC 1150 Knowledge of the maintenance, servicing and charging of residential and commercial air conditioners and residential heat pumps is covered. The student will replace components, test pressures and temperatures and perform charging and refrigerant recovery procedures. The student also will troubleshoot air conditioners, heat pumps, and rooftop heating-cooling units. Learning Outcomes Identify and explain the function of individual components of an air conditioner and heat pump system. Include mechanical and electrical components. Demonstrate proper HVAC/R technician behavior and participate in the ride along days, as well as recognizing, defining and practicing safe work habits. Analyze, compare, and list the differences between R-22, R-410A, and the respective replacement refrigerants. Include the safety concerns and different characteristics. Select and install miscellaneous controls on air conditioning and heat pump systems Describe and perform air conditioner and heat pump installation, maintenance and service procedures. Including, but no limited to: electrical diagnostics, refrigerant charging or recovery, system evacuation, pressure and temperature measurements. Trace and analyze air conditioner and heat pump schematic diagrams to help locate control and component problems and determine the sequence of operation.
Prerequisites HVAC 1120 , HVAC 1140 , HVAC 1150 , HVAC 1170 The students will learn about various types of commercial refrigeration equipment, the necessary controls, and proper operation. Equipment will include reach in coolers and freezers as well as ice machines. Also covered will be proper maintenance procedures as well as troubleshooting and schematic diagrams. Learning Outcomes Analyze, observe and test miscellaneous self-contained commercial refrigeration equipment. Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on miscellaneous commercial refrigeration equipment. Explain the function of components and systems that are unique to large parallel compressor systems. Describe the function of components, controls and values used on commercial refrigeration equipment. Demonstrate proper HVAC/R technician behavior and participate in the ride along days, as well as recognizing, defining and practicing safe work habits Describe, analyze, and perform the pump down process on a refrigeration system.
Students will have a basic understanding of safety regarding operating and performing tasks involving HVAC equipment. Some of the subjects covered will be personal protective equipment (PPE), safety methods for operating and handling ladders, torches, welding equipment, chemicals, and electricity. Major Content Areas Safe handling of electrical welding equipment Safe handling and operation of oxy/acetylene torches Proper handling and correct applications of chemicals Safe handling of electrical wiring and equipment Types and applications of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Learning Outcomes Explain the various types and applications of personal protection equipment Describe the proper safe handling of electrical equipment and wiring methods
Introduction to the history of refrigeration, air conditioning and heating systems. Fundamentals and terminology relating to heat transfer; conduction, convection, and radiation. The principles of psychometrics, specific heat, and gas laws. Latent and sensible heat principles. The study of the first and second laws of thermal dynamics. Introduction to the types of equipment used. Job safety standards are applied. Major Content Areas Understand the principles of psychometrics Theories of latent and sensible heat Understand the principles of the first and second law of thermal dynamics Know the different types of equipment used for heating, refrigeration, and airconditioning Understand the relationship between temperatures and pressures Understand the basics of heat transfer Learning Outcomes Analyze air quality and latent/ sensible heat. Explain how to plot parameters of air using psychometric charts Compare HVAC / R equipment usage with the three types of heat transfer
HVAC 1320Basic Motor Technology and Residential Controls2
The study of the theory of magnetism and circuitry and how it applies to the induction motor. Introduction to the different types of motors used in the HVAC field that are used to drive fans, compressors, and pumps. The study of motor relays, contactors, and motor starters. The components used to make up an electric motor. Introduction to the basic controls used within an HVAC system to control temperature, humidity, and air flow. Understanding of secondary controls using transformers, relays, cntrols, and contactors. Introduction to wiring diagrams and schematics. Job safety standards are applied. Major Content Areas Differences between primary and secondary electrical circuits Electrical circuits and schematics The different types of controls used in secondary circuits and how they control various aspects of the HVAC system Various components that make up electric motors The various types of electric motors that are used in HVAC equipment The principles of magnetism and electro-magnetism as applied to electricmotors Learning Outcomes Differentiate the various controls within the electrical circuits. Explain and interpret the various components within wiring diagrams and schematics. Differentiate between primary and secondary circuits and explain how it applies to the HVAC circuitry.
Studies of the State of Minnesota Mechanical and Energy Codes relating to refrigeration, gas piping, venting, steam, and hydronic system installation codes. Practice of fabrication of copper, iron, steel and pex piping. Job safety standards are applied. Major Content Areas Demonstrate how to lay out various types of piping systems and correctly size materials to the relevant equipment using the State of Minnesota Mechanical and Fuel Gas and Energy Code Identify and describe the different types of piping materials used in the HVAC field. Demonstrate how to use the appropriate piping equipment to assemble and fabricate various types of pipes using the State of Minnesota Mechanical and Fuel Gas and Energy Code. Learning Outcomes Demonstrate how to use the appropriate piping equipment to assemble and fabricate various types of pipes. Describe the different types of piping materials used in the HVAC field. demonstrate how to lay out various types of piping systems and correctly size materials to the relevant equipment.
The study of steam and hydronic heating systems. Low pressure boiler code requirements, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing of boiler systems. Study of the different types and applications of steam and hydronic boiler controls and piping. Practical lab experience of building-installation of a boiler and piping system. Preparation for the State of Minnesota Special Engineers license exam. Job safety standards are applied. Major Content Areas Design and install a boiler piping and venting system using the State of Minnesota Mechanical and Fuel Gas code book. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills consistent with State of Minnesota Special Engineers license. Demonstrate how to troubleshoot and repair a boiler system using the State of Minnesota Mechanical and Fuel Gas code book. Learning Outcomes Design and install a boiler piping and venting system. Demonstrate how to use the State of Minnesota Mechanical and Fuel Gas code book regarding low pressure steam and hot water boiler systems. Demonstrate how to troubleshoot and repair a boiler system. Explain the different and similar components between a steam and hot water boiler.
This course will be an assigned internship with a professional, licensed HVAC contractor. Students will experience real hands-on service work performed on residential and commercial HVAC equipment. Students will work under an experienced technicianapplying their knowledge accumulated from lecture/lab training. Major Content Areas Following directions from a superior trainer/technician. Apply all aspects of training to the actual service call. Use of proper tools and materials as applied to the service call. Customer relations and using good people skills. Writing comprehensive reports as to the actions taken to perform the service call. Learning Outcomes Demonstrate excellent communication skills when communicating to the customer regarding what was performed on the HVAC equipment. Demonstrate proper tool and material usage to the trainer/supervisor technician as applied to the service call.
This course will cover commercial HVAC systems and package heat/cool equipment. Make-up air/exhaust systems, steam/hot water boilers, both low and high pressure, air handling units, and related maintenance practices. Major Content Areas The proper application and usage of air handling units within the building. The application of make-up air/exhaust systems to specific buildings and product usage. Basic function and application of steam-hot water boiler systems. The breakdown of the various components associated with a package heat/cool system. Maintenance of equipment. Learning Outcomes Describe how a make-up air/exhaust system works and the proper application relating to its intended use. Describe how a make-up air/exhaust system works and the proper application relating to its intended use. Apply proper maintenance techniques and demonstrate how to perform specific maintenance tasks.
Students will study and work on commercial/industrial burner controls used on the following: Low-high pressure steam and hot water boilers, Make-up air handling units, various types of equipment needing to be controlled and monitoring of large fuel usage as required by code. Major Content Areas Hands-on approach to wiring of burner controls. The different types and applications of burner controls. Sequence of operations to the individual burner control. Proper testing of burner controls and safeties. Various wiring diagrams used to control the different types of safeties and devices. Learning Outcomes Describe how to test the burner control and assigned safeties. Demonstrate the proper wiring of the burner control to the specific application.
Students will learn construction industry regulations and standards safety training as specified by OSHA. Upon completion of the course, students will be issued an OSHA 30 construction safety card. Major Content Areas 3. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). The four major categories of injury and or death. Employee responsibilities to their safety and others on the job site. Understanding of the standards, rules, regulations, and orders issued by OSHA. Employer responsibilities to the job site and employees. Learning Outcomes Identify their responsibilities as employees to their own safety and that of the job site. Interpret various standards, rules, regulations, and orders categorized by OSHA. Identify the responsibilities of the employer to their employees and the safety of the job site.
Various controls used in the commercial HVAC industry will be covered in this course consisting of relays, switches, pressure/temperature/humidity, direct digital control (DDC), pneumatic, safety and building automation. Major Content Areas Pressure, temperature, and humidity controls Direct Digital Controls (DDC) Pneumatic controls Safety and building automation Relays and switching controls Learning Outcomes Demonstrate how a direct digital control and pneumatic system works. Explain how different safeties work and how building automation works. Demonstrate and describe the application of various relays and switching controls.
This course will be an assigned internship with a professional, licensed HVAC contractor. Students will experience real hands-on service work performed on residential and commercial HVAC equipment. Students will work under an experienced technicianapplying their knowledge accumulated from lecture/lab training. Major Content Areas Following directions from a superior trainer/technician. Customer relations and using good people skills. Writing comprehensive reports as to the actions taken to perform the service call. Apply all aspects of training to the actual service call. Use of proper tools and materials as applied to the service call. Learning Outcomes Demonstrate proper tool and material usage to the trainer/supervisor technician as applied to the service call. Demonstrate excellent communication skills when communicating to the customer regarding what was performed on the HVAC equipment.
This course teaches the fundamental theory, operation, maintenance and basic troubleshooting of HVAC systems and components commonly found in commercial buildings such as schools, retail stores, hospitals, small production facilities etc. Equipment covered includes, but is not limited to, chilled and hot water systems, gas/electric packaged units, economizers, variable air volume, building automation and variable frequency drives. Learning Outcomes Students will analyze and understand the complexity of a commercial building in regards to indoor climate control and indoor air quality. Students will learn how perform preventive maintenance procedures on a variety of commonly used commercial HVAC systems and components. Students will learn basic diagnostic and troubleshooting skills on a variety of commonly used commercial HVAC systems and components. Students will learn how to navigate a building automation system and make basic changes such as schedule times and space temperatures.
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to working in the field of HVAC. Using knowledge and skills they have acquired through this program and partnering with local businesses, students will work for a company to gain additional knowledge and skills, and to potentially help students acquire employment. Learning Outcomes Students will gain additional soft skills to allow them to succeed in a future career. Students will learn how to work with professional in the HVAC field and build professional relationships outside of an educational role. Students will continue to gain additional skills and knowledge through a partnership with a local company.
This lab course provides the student with the opportunity of obtaining a higher level of proficiency in performing the equipment service learned in current or previous HVAC courses. The student may be asked to perform instructor requested shop work.This is an elective course that should be used to provide extra lab time for the student. This credit is not a requirement for graduation. Learning Outcomes Perform instructor requested work pertaining to the program as well as the HVAC/R industry. Analyze and troubleshoot HVAC/R equipment. Demonstrate proper HVAC/R technician behavior and participate in the ride along days, as well as recognizing, defining and practicing safe work habits. Complete individualized instruction packets.
