About the Program
This certificate in HVACR Level III covers key concepts: Fasteners, Hardware and Wiring Terminations, Control Circuit and Motor Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting Cooling, Troubleshooting Heat Pumps, Troubleshooting Gas Heating, Troubleshooting Oil Heating, Troubleshooting Accessories, Zoning, Ductless, and Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems, Commercial Hydronic Systems, Steam Systems, Retail Refrigeration Systems, and Customer Relations.
Program Requirements
For current program requirements -> 2023-2024Program Code: HVACRLEVELIII.CC
Type: Career
General Education: None
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
Practice safety skills required on job sites.
Apply precision measurement strategies and unit conversion skills.
Perform Manual J load calculations and Air Distribution design and installation best practices.
Explain how to incorporate leadership skills into work habits, including communications, motivation, team-building, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Prerequisite(s): HVAC 21, HVAC 22, HVAC 23
Corequisite(s): HVAC 32, HVAC 33
Unit(s): 4.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
34.00 hours Lecture
/ 102.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 136.00
This course is designed to provide pre-employment training in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) systems for industrial trades. Emphasis will be placed on developing safety skills, identifying fasteners, understanding of common control devices, troubleshooting oil-fired heating systems and various system accessories. These areas of instruction will be applied in several hands on performance lab exercises. This course is part of the National Center For Construction Education and Research (NCCER) core curriculum qualification.
Prerequisite(s): HVAC 21, HVAC 22, HVAC 23
Corequisite(s): HVAC 31, HVAC 33
Unit(s): 5.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
/ 102.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course is designed to provide pre-employment training in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) systems for industrial trades. Emphasis will be placed on developing safety skills, troubleshooting skills on electrical, refrigerant, heat pumps, airflow diagnostics, commercial refrigeration systems, and customer relations. These areas of instruction will be applied in several hands on performance lab exercises. This course is part of the National Center For Construction Education and Research (NCCER) core curriculum qualification.
Prerequisite(s): HVAC 21, HVAC 22, HVAC 23
Corequisite(s): HVAC 31, HVAC 32
Unit(s): 7.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
/ 204.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 255.00
This course is designed to teach students skills by simulations and field internship experiences required to meet industry standards in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) systems and North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification. Emphasis will be placed on developing safety skills, troubleshooting skills, application of electrical diagnostics and customer relation practices. These areas of instruction will be applied in several hands on performance lecture and lab exercises. This course is part of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) core curriculum qualification.
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Contacts
Tom Williams, Chair
(530) 895-2496
Department Office: AHPS 251
(530) 895-2551
Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378
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