Certificate of Achievement in HVACR Level IV
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Total Units: 17
Term 1
17 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| HVAC 41: Advanced HVACR Systems | 4.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): HVAC 31, HVAC 32, HVAC 33 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, water related concepts, indoor air quality, energy management systems, air balancing, and proper startup and shutdown procedures. 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. |
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| HVAC 42: Advanced HVACR Design | 5.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): HVAC 31, HVAC 32, HVAC 33 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, reading construction drawings, system design, commercial refrigeration, alternative HVAC systems, and leadership skills for supervisors. 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. |
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| HVAC 43: Advanced Internship with Local Trade Company | 8.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): HVAC 31, HVAC 32, HVAC 33 This course is designed to further develop and polish the skills required to succeed in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) systems industry. The student will develop personal and general safety skills, enhance the communication skills required to begin diagnosis of equipment and system operations, perform system maintenance, and ultimately complete repairs ranging from a simple adjustment, to a compressor replacement. Experiences in this course are intended to prepare students to pass the North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification and the Environmental Protection Agencies Refrigerant Certification Examination. Successful completion of both exams is required to pursue a career in the HVAC field. This is part of the National Center For Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning curriculum qualification. |
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Term 1 Prerequisites: HVAC 31, HVAC 32, HVAC 33