HVC

HVC002 Refrigeration Fundamentals 34 34 68

Subject

HVC

Type

course

Source

ptt.edu

This course will teach students about Introduction to Refrigerants, gaining an understanding of energy and matter, gases, basic compression refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, system components, refrigerant handling, and service equipment. They will be guided through calibrating thermometers, measuring heat and heat transfer, calculating pressures, identifying refrigeration system lines and evaporator coils, identifying refrigerants and lubricants, connecting and disconnecting a gauge manifold, and measuring system performance and superheat. The knowledge and skills gained in this course will help them to work safely and effectively with refrigerants and refrigeration systems in a professional HVACR setting. Students will be equipped to diagnose system performance, handle refrigerants in compliance with EPA standards, operate service instruments with precision, and apply thermodynamic principles to real-world systems — preparing them to advance toward EPA 608 Type I certification and build a strong, rewarding career as a skilled HVACR technician.

Subject

HVC

Type

course

Source

ptt.edu

Prerequisite

HVC 001

Throughout this course, students will develop an understanding of Electricity in HVAC and basic electricity, electrical power, basic electronics, electric motors, electrical control systems, electrical troubleshooting fundamentals, and servicing electric motors and controls. They will be guided through testing low-voltage transformers, wiring parallel loads, alternating current principles, checking thermistors and temperature switches, multispeed PSC motor wiring, testing relays, contactors, and transformers, and checking capacitors. The knowledge and skills gained in this course will help them to safely test, wire, and troubleshoot electrical circuits, motors, and control systems with confidence and precision. Students will be equipped to identify and resolve electrical faults efficiently, interpret wiring diagrams and schematics, and service electric motors and controls found in residential, commercial, and industrial HVACR systems — preparing them to perform complex service calls independently and build a specialized, rewarding career as a professional HVACR technician.

Subject

HVC

Type

course

Source

ptt.edu

Prerequisite

HVC 001

HVC005 AC Systems 21 81 102

Subject

HVC

Type

course

Source

ptt.edu

This course is going to help students to understand AC Systems, gaining an understanding of self-contained air- conditioning systems, residential split systems, humidity control, commercial air-conditioning systems and controls, and absorption and evaporative cooling systems. They will be guided through programming thermostats, troubleshooting and replacing a TXV, replacing filter-driers, sizing and installing ductless and multi-split systems, replacing air-conditioning compressors, testing and replacing single-phase contactors, calculating outdoor air and damper adjustments, adjusting belt-driven blower speed, and servicing evaporative and absorption cooling systems. The knowledge and skills gained in this course will help them to professionally install, troubleshoot, and service a full range of residential and commercial air-conditioning systems with confidence and precision — equipping them to meet employer expectations, respond to complex service calls independently, pursue advanced HVACR certifications, and build a highly skilled and rewarding career as a professional air-conditioning and HVACR systems technician.

Subject

HVC

Type

course

Source

ptt.edu

Prerequisite

HVC 003

HVC007 Heating Systems 21 47 68 Page 67 of 84

Subject

HVC

Type

course

Source

ptt.edu

In this course, students will learn Heating Systems, gaining an understanding of gas-fired heating systems, oil- fired heating systems, electric heating systems, air-source heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps, and hydronic heating fundamentals. They will be guided through gas furnace operation, heat exchangers, sizing gas piping, operating a fan relay center, taking voltage, amperage, and temperature rise readings, operating reversing valves, forcing defrost cycles, measuring heat pump performance, and installation procedures for wiring, brazing, evacuating, and charging heat pumps. The knowledge and skills gained in this course will help them to professionally install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair a full range of residential and commercial heating systems with confidence and precision. Students will be equipped to inspect heat exchangers, diagnose electrical and Page 70 of 84

Subject

HVC

Type

course

Source

ptt.edu

This course introduces students to Energy Management and Conservation, gaining an understanding of solar power and thermal storage, and energy management principles. They will be guided through taking measurements to determine the best placement for a solar collector, and calculating EER for actual amp draw, actual voltage, and actual indoor blower CFM. Students will develop a thorough understanding of how solar energy systems are designed, positioned, and integrated into HVACR applications, and how energy management strategies reduce operating costs and meet building energy standards. The knowledge and skills gained in this course will help them to professionally assess, implement, and optimize energy management and solar conversion solutions across residential and commercial HVACR applications — equipping them to calculate key efficiency metrics, determine optimal solar collector placement, and contribute to the growing demand for sustainable, energy- efficient building systems as a forward-thinking and highly valued HVACR energy management professional.

Subject

HVC

Type

course

Source

ptt.edu

Prerequisite

HVC 007

Through this course, students will build a solid foundation in Commercial Refrigeration Systems, gaining an understanding of commercial refrigeration systems, commercial compressors, evaporators, condensers, heat exchangers, metering devices and valves, and commercial refrigeration system configurations. They will be guided through the basics of operating and servicing commercial coolers and freezers, cleaning and sanitizing ice machines, adjusting water-regulating valves to control head pressure, calculating belt-drive compressor speed, cleaning condenser coils, and testing filter-driers, metering devices, and liquid line solenoids. The knowledge and skills gained in this course will help them to professionally operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a full range of commercial refrigeration systems in food service, retail, and cold storage environments. They will be able to do basic jobs on servicing compressors, evaporators, and condensers, diagnose system faults efficiently, and build a specialized, highly valued career as a professional commercial refrigeration systems technician.

Subject

HVC

Type

course

Source

ptt.edu

Prerequisite

HVC 008

In this course, students will learn how to install Commercial Refrigeration Systems, gaining an understanding of commercial refrigeration system installation, troubleshooting commercial systems through system and component diagnosis, and servicing commercial systems. They will be guided through replacing a TXV on an air- conditioning system, installing a sight glass, maintaining and cleaning an ice machine, testing the efficiency of a water-cooled condenser, and testing hot-gas and electric defrost systems. The knowledge and skills gained in this course will help them to professionally install, diagnose, troubleshoot, and service a full range of commercial refrigeration systems and components in food service, retail, and cold storage environments — equipping them to perform advanced system and component-level diagnostics, replace critical refrigeration components, maintain ice machines to food safety standards, and build a distinguished, specialized career as a professional commercial refrigeration installation and service technician. Page 71 of 84

Subject

HVC

Type

course

Source

ptt.edu

In this training course, students will dive deeper in the Commercial Refrigeration Systems, and start learning on the design, gaining an understanding of heat loads and system thermodynamics, and commercial refrigeration component selection. They will be guided through finding the area and volume of different objects, piping design, and removing and replacing a liquid receiver. Students will develop a thorough understanding of thermodynamic principles governing commercial refrigeration system design, including how heat loads are calculated and applied to determine correct equipment sizing, and how to select the right compressors, evaporators, condensers, and metering devices for any given application. The knowledge and skills gained in this course will help them to professionally design, select components for, and install commercial refrigeration systems that are precisely sized, thermodynamically optimized, and built to perform reliably — equipping them to apply heat load analysis, design efficient piping systems, and build a distinguished career as a professional commercial refrigeration systems designer and technician.

Subject

HVC

Type

course

Source

ptt.edu

Prerequisite

HVC 010

HVC013 Externship 0 200 200 Total: 200 700 900 Program Subjects: 1. Introduction to HVAC 2. Refrigeration Fundamentals 3. Electricity in HVAC 4. Domestic Refrigerators & Freezers 5. AC Systems 6. Indoor Air Fundamentals 7. Heating Systems 8. Energy Management & Conservation 9. Commercial Refrigeration Systems 1: Basics 10. Commercial Refrigeration Systems 2: Installation 11. Commercial Refrigeration Systems 3: Design 12. Job Application Skills 13. Externship Certification: A diploma will be given to each student upon completing the Program. This diploma will be used to show a perspective employer evidence of program completion and the skills attained for successful work in the Steam, Sprinkler and Pipe Fitting industry. EPA section 608 certification, Type I Classes will be provided for students in this program at no cost (HVC 002). A successful candidate would also achieve the EPA section 608 certification while all students would be able to take the test once during their training in PTTI. OSHA 30: Classes will be provided for students in this program at no cost (HVC 001). Certification will be granted and issued at completion of the program. Course Descriptions - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

Subject

HVC

Type

course

Source

ptt.edu

Students will acquire working skills on the job as a component of their education and hands-on training at PTTI. Emphasis will be placed on applying skills learned, working well with other employees, teamwork, and helping companies become more productive, higher quality and increased quality standards of work. Page 72 of 84

Subject

HVC

Type

course

Source

ptt.edu

Prerequisite

HVC 012