This course explores various types of knowledge that is needed and used in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) systems that are installed in the HVACR field. Topics include Human Comfort, System Selection, Heat Transfer, the Basic Refrigeration Cycle, System Components, Electrical Components, Installation Guidelines, Reading Electrical Schematics, Troubleshooting Electric Circuits and System Performance Checks. As a result of this class, students will learn about the skills needed to Install, Maintain, Service and Troubleshoot Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps in this class. This course helps to prepare students to take the NATE Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Certification Exam based on ACCA, NATE and RSES information.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
- Human Comfort and System Selection
- Heat Transfer and the Basic Refrigeration Cycle
- System Components
- Electrical Components
- Installation Guidelines
- Reading Electrical Schematics
- Troubleshooting Electric Circuits
- System Performance
- Perform basic installation and service procedures.
- Identify and use the proper tools to for installation, service, and maintaining an air conditioner or heat pump.*
- Demonstrate proper safety procedures.
- Use the correct HVACR Industry tools to install, service and troubleshoot an air conditioner or heat pump.*
- Demonstrate the ability to perform system Performance tests properly.*
This course is being deactivated as part of the catalog cleanup project in 23/WI. It is not part of any active program and has not been offered in 3 or more years.
Assessment and Requirements
- Projects and assignments
- Quizzes
- Technical Demonstration (including visuals)
"Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps: Preparing for the NATE Exam," the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society, (most current edition)