- Immokalee Technical College
- Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration
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The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning/refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry. The student should obtain EPA certification prior to leaving school in order to be employed in any job that requires work with refrigerants. This program focuses on broad, transferable skills, stresses the understanding of the heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation industry and demonstrates elements of the industry such as planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, the underlying principles of technology, and health, safety and environmental issues.
About
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This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Architecture and Construction career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Architecture and Construction career cluster. The content includes but is not limited to designing, testing and repairing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning/refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems.
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- Introduction to the heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation industry
- Planning
- Management
- Finance
- Technical and production skills
- Underlying principles of technology
- Health, safety and environmental issues
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Program Length: 1350 Hours
Enrollment Point: August & January
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Career Opportunities: HVAC/R Maintenance Technician, Heating & Refrigeration Technician, Digital Control Technician, Duct/Sheet Metal Installation Mechanic
Industry Certifications/State Credentials: EPA Certification
What You'll Learn
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There are a variety of projects within the 5 Occupational Completion Points. Students will need to complete all of the projects in order to satisfy the curriculum requirements for this course.
Courses:
The following table illustrates the program structure.
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Shop activities are an integral part of this program. These activities include instruction in the safe use of tools, equipment, materials, and processes related to being a HVAC/R Technician. The equipment and supplies in the HVAC/R classroom and shops are provided to enhance the hands-on experiences for students.
Hands-On Performance
There is little that can replace hands-on reinforcement of system principles like testing and making adjustments to real heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.
Course Details
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ACR0000 - Introduction to HVAC/R (250 Hours)
01.0 Demonstrate the importance of health, safety and environmental management systems in organizations and their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance.
02.0 Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills.
03.0 Identify, use, and maintain the tools accessories used in the heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration industry.
04.0 Demonstrate mathmatics knowledge and skills.
05.0 Read construction documents.
06.0 Explain the properties of matter and heat behavior.
07.0 Describe the history and concepts of heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration.
08.0 Demonstrate a practical knowledge of basic electricity and of the electrical components of heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.
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ACR0001 – HVAC/R Fundamentals (250 Hours)
09.0 Demonstrate knowledge of electrical wiring in air-conditioning and refrigeration.
10.0 Troubleshoot heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration electrical control systems and their components.
11.0 Select and test electrical generation and distribution components for commercial heating and air conditioning systems.
12.0 Analyze fluids, pressures, refrigerants and related codes.
13.0 Evaluate heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration system components and accessories.
14.0 Fabricate and service the piping, tubing and fittings used in the heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration industry.
15.0 Maintain, test and troubleshoot electrical motors and their components for commercial heating and air-conditioning systems.
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ACR0012 – HVAC/R Service Practices (250 Hours)
16.0 Utilize mechanical components of heating air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
17.0 Operate solid-state electronics as used in heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
18.0 Utilize and operate mechanical refrigeration servicing and testing equipment.
19.0 Assist in the installation of a residential heating and air-conditioning system and determine start-up procedures.
20.0 Conduct start-up and check-out procedures for mechanical heating and air-conditioning systems.
21.0 Use combustion-type heating servicing and testing equipment.
22.0 Troubleshoot combustion gas valves and regulators as used in heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation systems.
23.0 Understand the design of heating and cooling systems.
24.0 Make career plans.
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ACR0013 – HVAC/R Intermediate Service Practices (250 Hours)
25.0 Select appropriate commercial compressors.
26.0 Test and adjust commercial evaporative condensers.
27.0 Maintain, test and troubleshoot commercial evaporators.
28.0 Identify basic principles of heating, air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation piping sizing.
29.0 Maintain, troubleshoot and repair commercial heating systems.
30.0 Discuss new technologies.
31.0 Interpret, use and modify construction drawings and specifications.
32.0 Troubleshoot and repair commercial heating and air-conditioning systems.
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ACR0044 - HVAC/R Advanced Service Practices (formerly Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technician) (350 Hours) *Option 1
33.0 Develop an understanding of hydronic systems.
34.0 Determine the properties of air.
35.0 Use a pressure enthalpy chart to diagram refrigerant cycles.
36.0 Explain the standards for and ways to measure indoor-air quality.
37.0 (Optional) Identify and understand pneumatic control systems for commercial heating and air-conditioning applications.
38.0 Develop an understanding of chilled systems.
39.0 (Optional) Maintain and repair thermal storage systems.
40.0 Understand and explain the calculation of commercial heating and air-conditioning loads.
41.0 Balence an air distribution system.
42.0 Select energy conservation equipment.
43.0 Analyze building managment systems.
44.0 (Optional) Recommend alternative heating and cooling systems for various case studies.
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ACR0045 - HVAC/R Advanced Commercial and Industrial Service Practices (formerly 'Refrigeration Mechanic') (350 Hours) *Option 2
45.0 Demonstrate knowledge of retail refrigeration systems.
46.0 Demonstrate knowledge of comercial and industrial refrigeration systems.
47.0 Demonstrate a working knowledge of electrical generation and distribution components for commercial heating and air-conditioning systems.
48.0 Demonstrate a working knowledge of refrigeration-system vibration and insulation.
49.0 Apply commercial refrigeration-pipe sizing and troubleshooting procedures.
50.0 Use refrigeration-systems skills in commercial applications.
51.0 Demonstrate a working knowledge of refrigerated storage systems.
52.0 Diagnose, maintain, and repair ice-making systems.
53.0 Use Refrigeration electrical-system skills in commercial applications.
54.0 Maintain and troubleshoot commercial refrigeration systems.
Graduate with Career Ready Skills
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Specific Admissions Requirements:
- Bennett Aptitude Test – score of 40 or above
- Standard high school diploma or high school credential
- Interview
DOE Basic Skills Exit Requirements: Communications 9, Computation 10 (unless exempt).
CASAS Exit Requirements: Communications 239+, Computation 230+ (unless exempt).
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This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in the HVAC/R industry across the state.
Internships
Students may have the opportunity to intern or participate in training with partnered local companies.
Workforce Education Internship Program
Students participate in work-based learning experiences in their field of study outside of the classroom. ITECH has a Workforce Internship Program for those students who need work experience, but do not have an out-of-school job.
Job Placement
Our competent counseling staff provides job postings on a daily basis, with help in resume writing and the interviewing process.
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A certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the program’s competencies and satisfy basic skill requirements in accordance with state guidelines. Students will also have the opportunity to test and earn additional industry and national credentials through the training program.
