AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS SERVICE & REPAIR
36 hours, 3.6 CEUs, non-credit
April 1 – May 1, 2014
This AC Systems Service and Repair course provides instruction in entry-level skills in the field of air conditioning installation, service and repair. It includes an in-depth study of the practical aspects of residential and light commercial air conditioning equipment and systems for those individuals who have a strong interest in the fundamentals of air conditioning systems. An emphasis is placed on the theory of heat transfer, installation practices, the use of instruments and gauges to assist in fault diagnosis, and the importance of good service. Upon completion of the course, and prior to working in the field, students will need to obtain EPA 608 certification.
Topics include:
- Terminology
- Refrigerants and Refrigerant Charging Methods
- Air Conditioning System Mechanical Components
- Heat Transfer Theory
- Pressure Temperature Relationship
- Tools and Materials
- Installation Practices
- Evacuation and Dehydration
- Mechanical System Fault Diagnosis
- Electrical Fundamentals System Troubleshooting
- Refrigerant Recovery
Students are required to bring to class: Safety glasses with side panels and work gloves
Prerequisites: Minimum 9th grade-level reading, writing and math skills.
Textbook: Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology 7th Edition, by Whitman & Johnson; available for purchase, (approx. $120), at the Viking’s Cove Bookstore.
Tuition: $650
Course Schedule:
| Meeting Dates and Times | Location | Instructor |
| April 1 – May 1, 2014* Tuesday/Thursday: 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. |
Troy Campus, Williams Hall | Tim Smith |
*Make-up date, if needed due to a class cancellation: Tuesday, May 6
To REGISTER or for more information about these and all WDI training programs:
Visit — www.hvcc.edu/wdi
Call — (518) 629-4827 or 629-4235
E-mail — workforce@hvcc.edu
Published: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 15:10:42 +0000 by g.urso