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HVAC/Heating and Air Conditioning Program
HVAC Level I
48 Hours
Level I (Refrigeration Principles)
This course is an introduction to the refrigeration cycle, basic thermodynamics,
heat transfer, safety, temperature/pressure relationship, piping, basic
electricity and trade math. Core skills are needed before registration
for this course.
- INTRODUCTION TO HVAC
- TRADE MATHEMATICS
- TOOLS OF THE TRADE
- COPPER AND PLASTIC PIPING PRACTICES
- SOLDERING AND BRAZING
- FERROUS METAL PIPING PRACTICES
- BASIC ELECTRICTY
- INTRODUCTION TO COOLING
- INTRODUCTION TO HEATING
HVAC Level II
48 Hours
Level II (Air Distribution Systems)
This intermediate course is the study and practical application of HVAC
principles including air distribution and other related topics. Prerequisites:
Completion of Level I or instructor's approval.
- AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
- CHIMNEYS, VENTS, AND FLUES
- MAINTENACE SKILLS FOR THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN
- ALTERNATING CURRENT
- BASIC ELECTRONICS
- ELECTRIC HEATING
- INTRODUCTION TO CONTROL CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING
- ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- METERING DEVICES
- COMPRESSORS
- HEAT PUMPS
- LEAK DETECTION, EVACUATION, RECOVERY, AND CHARGING
HVAC Level III
48 Hours
Level III (Troubleshooting)
This is an advanced course in planning HVAC maintenance and troubleshooting
heat pumps, gas and electric heating units, and other HVAC controls. Prerequisites:
Completion of Level I & II or instructor's approval.
- PLANNED MAINTENANCE
- TROUBLESHOOTING GAS HEATING
- TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRONIC CONTROLS
- TROUBLESHOOTING OIL HEATING (In text, but not
covered)
- TROUBLESHOOTING COOLING
- TROUBLESHOOTING HEAT PUMPS
- TROUBLESHOOTING ACCESORIES
- TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRONIC CONTROLS
- HYDRONIC HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS
- AIRSIDE SYSTEMS
- AIR PROPERTIES AND BALANCING
HVAC Level IV
48 Hours
Level IV (Air Conditioning Systems Design)
This advance course is in basic system design including calculation of
heat loss and gain, planning duct system layout, sizing for the structure
and other calculations important to design. It will include advanced blueprint
reading, heating and cooling system layout, and other issues of design.Prerequisites:
completion of Level I, II, & III or instructor's approval
- ADVANCED BLUEPRINT READING
- INDOOR AIR QUALITY
- ENERGY CONSERVATION EQUIPMENT
- ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
- WATER TREATMENT
- SYSTEM STARTUP AND SHUTDOWN
- H EATING
AND COOLING SYSTEM DESIGN
- COMMERICAL AND INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION
How To Apply
Enrollment in this program is dependent upon a completed
registration form and payment in full.
- 301 Post Office St. Rm CC-20, Bryan, TX; 979.209.7205
- 902 College Ave., Schmidt Building, Brenham, TX; 979.830.4027
- 100 Ranger Drive, Schulenburg, TX; 979.743.5237
- 3701 Outlet Center Drive, Suite 250, Sealy TX; 979.627.7997
Course Requirements
- Achieve a passing score on most class exams and maintain a 70%
grade average
- Complete all coursework and attend a minimum of 80% of the class hours
- Be on time for all classes
- Actively participate in class activites
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