14 courses with the subject HAC, 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.
AIR CONDITIONING 2-4-4 This course is designed to introduce students to refrigeration and air- conditioning systems. Individual components and controls found in refrigeration and air-conditioning are evaluated and tested in the classroom and the HVAC lab. Students will learn to use and apply meters, gauges, hand tools and power tools to troubleshoot and repair refrigeration equipment.
TECHNICIANS 1-2-2 This course will develop skills reading the different blueprints used in the industry including residential and commercial blueprints.. The student will read an architectural scale, understand architectural drawings, plumbing drawings and symbols, electrical drawings and symbols, and mechanical drawings and symbols.
LOAD ESTIMATING 2-4-4 The class and lab experiences in the HAC 150 ACC Manual J and Manual D Load Estimating will teach the student HVACR equipment sizing and selection using ACCA manuals and the study of the properties of air, measurement of air and its effects upon human comfort. Advanced control terminology, electronic control circuits and pneumatic control circuits are discussed in detail.
Provides a fundamental understanding of electrical and mechanical control circuits as applied to refrigeration, heating and air-conditioning systems. Reading and understanding ladder and schematic diagrams are covered in detail. Troubleshooting circuits using electrical meters and pressure gauges are emphasized in labs. Installation and replacement of controls are covered.
The class and lab experiences in HAC 175 Direct Digital Controls will help the student develop skills in utilizing advanced digital and pneumatic controls to repair building automation systems. Electronic and pneumatic control circuits, the control loop and knowledge in control terminology are stressed.
Students will obtain real world on the job experience working for an HVAC contractor or as a maintenance person working on HVAC equipment. This course takes previously learned classroom knowledge and allows a student to apply these skills to the jobsite. Students will be supervised by their job boss who will issue progress reports detailing the student’s job progress.
Designed to aid the installer in the skills and techniques necessary to layout, fabricate and install ductwork for residential and commercial HVAC systems. Sheet metal fitting, identification and fabrication are covered in detail. 182 westmoreland.edu
In residential and commercial gas and oil heating; equipment installation, operation, troubleshooting and repair are covered in detail. Classroom theory and hands-on labs offer students an understanding of the concepts needed to become HVACR technicians. Lab skills offer students hands-on experience on real residential and light commercial equipment.
This course covers the operation, troubleshooting, repair of reverse cycle air source and ground source air conditioners and heat pump systems and their individual components. Heat pump control check out, replacement or repair will be demonstrated by the students in the lab.
The class and lab experiences in the HAC 256 Geothermal and Solar Technology course will help the student develop skills through multimedia training software, lecture and lab experiences to accompany geothermal trainers and geothermal heat pumps.
This course covers the operation, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial refrigeration equipment and their individual components. Equipment control check out, replacement and repair will be demonstrated by the students in lecture and lab experiences.
This class covers gas, oil and electric boilers and water heaters used in residential and light commercial systems. Hydronic boiler theory is covered in class. Piping material selection, preparation and installation are demonstrated in labs. Hydronic equipment controls and accessories are tested by using meters and gauges in the lab.
This course provides the HVAC student a basic understanding of residential electrical wiring techniques. Areas to be discussed are electrical safety, electrical load requirements, electrical equipment and wiring selection. Students will demonstrate proper connection of switches, receptacles, breakers and fuses to electrical boxes and loads. Installation, troubleshooting and repair of electrical accessories are also taught in this class and lab.
Office Administration Pathway: 12
Source: Westmoreland County Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
