Certification training for HVAC refrigerant recovery, recycle, and reclaim. Instruction will provide a review of EPA guidelines for refrigerant recovery and recycling during the installation, service, and repair of all HVAC and refrigeration systems.

Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behavior pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Prerequisite: N/A

Principles of electricity as required by HVAC, including proper use of test equipment, electrical circuits, component theory and operation.

A basic study of HVAC and refrigerant controls, troubleshooting of control components; emphasis on use of wiring diagrams to analyze high and low voltage circuits, a review of Ohm’s law as applied to air conditioning controls and circuits. Prerequisites: HART 1401, HART 2431

An introduction to the refrigerant cycle, heat transfer theory, temperature/pressure relationship, refrigerant handling, refrigeration components and safety.

A study of components, applications, and installation of mechanical air conditioning systems including operating conditioning, troubleshooting, repair, and charging of air conditioning systems.

Study of the procedures and principles used in servicing heating systems including gas fired furnaces and electric heating systems.

Study of basic heat transfer theory; sensible and latent heat loads; building envelope construction; insulation, lighting, and fenestration types; and conduct energy audit procedures. The course also develops energy audit recommendations based on local utility rates, building use, and construction. Laboratory activities include developing energy audit reports, installing energy saving devices, and measuring energy consumption.

Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the profession development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.

Career-related activities encountered in the students' area specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Prerequisite: HART 1356, HART 1401, HART 1407, HART 1441, HART 2331, HART 2349, HART 2436, HART 2438 AND MAIR 1449

Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.

Advanced electrical instruction and skill building in installation and servicing of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including detailed instruction in motors and power distribution, motors, motor controls, and application of solid state devices. Prerequisite: HART 1401

A study of components, applications, and installation of air conditioning systems with capacities of 25 tons or less.

A study of heat pumps, heat pump control circuits, defrosts controls, auxiliary heat, airflow, and other topics related to heat pump systems.

Advanced electrical instruction and skill building in installation and servicing of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including detailed instruction in motors and power distribution, motors, motor controls, and application of solid state devices. Prerequisite: HART 1401

An advanced course in application of troubleshooting principles and use of test instruments to diagnose air conditioning and refrigeration components and system problems including conducting performance tests.

A study of air conditioning system installation, refrigerant piping, condensate disposal, and air cleaning equipment with emphasis on startup and performance testing.

A study of components, applications, and installation of air conditioning systems with capacities of 25 tons or less.

Theory and practical application in the maintenance of commercial refrigeration; medium and low temperature applications and ice machines.

A study of heat pumps, heat pump control circuits, defrost controls, auxiliary heat, air flow, and other topics related to heat pump systems.