This course is INACTIVE
School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Industrial Technology - DNU
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
BldgScien, Energy,HVAC& MSFM
Course Number
290
Course Title
NATE Core Essentials Test Prep
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Catalog Course Description
Explores various types of basic work knowledge of the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) systems that are installed in the HVACR field. Topics covered include safety, trade tools, heat and matter, electrical fundamentals, transformers and motors, electrical diagrams, and proper use of required test instruments. As a result of this class, students will learn about the structure and HVACR communication skills expected of them in the technology and skilled trade industry. This course helps to prepare students to take the NATE Core Certification Exam based on ACCA, NATE, and RSES information.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Safety
- Trade Tools
- Heat and Matter
- Electrical Fundamentals
- Transformers and Motors
- Electrical Diagrams
- Selecting and properly using required test instruments
Detailed Learning Objectives (Optional)
- Perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Identify and demonstrate the use of proper tools for each job/task. *
- Demonstrate proper safety procedures.
- Demonstrate basic electrical fundamentals and how to read wiring diagrams.*
- Demonstrate proper use of test instruments.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
- Labs and Assignments
- Quizzes
- Technical Demonstrations
Texts
"Core Essentials: Preparing for NATE Exam", the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society, (most current edition)
Outcomes
Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Fall 2022