Learning Objectives
Course Objective | Program Objective and/or |
|---|---|
1. Differentiate between limit controls and safety controls | Identify and list the components and their functions for the basic refrigeration cycle. |
2. Wire various limit and safety controls | Follow the National Electrical Code (NEC) to install residential and light commercial wiring as it relates to the HVACR industry. |
3. Identify various types of electrical schematics | Follow the National Electrical Code (NEC) to install residential and light commercial wiring as it relates to the HVACR industry. |
4. Draw, read, and/or trace simple pictorial, ladder, and schematic diagrams | Identify and list the components and their functions for the basic refrigeration cycle. |
5. Compare unit amperage with nameplate data ratings | Install and service typical residential and light commercial HVACR equipment. Follow the National Electrical Code (NEC) to install residential and light commercial wiring as it relates to the HVACR industry. |
6. Check and adjust defrost controls and timers, metering devices, and unit refrigerant pressures | Install and service typical residential and light commercial HVACR equipment. Demonstrate basic shop safety to operate and maintain tools and test equipment. |
7. Install refrigerant line accessories (i.e. filter-drier; sight glass; etc.) | Install and service typical residential and light commercial HVACR equipment. Demonstrate basic shop safety to operate and maintain tools and test equipment. |
8. Adjust pressure controls to match the application | Install and service typical residential and light commercial HVACR equipment. Demonstrate basic shop safety to operate and maintain tools and test equipment. |
9. Explain the different methods for maintaining head pressure in low ambient conditions | Use basic laws of physics. Identify and list the components and their functions for the basic refrigeration cycle. |
10. Dismantle and re-assemble a semi-hermetic compressor | Install and service typical residential and light commercial HVACR equipment |
11. Differentiate between an evaporator used for low or medium temperature applications | Install and service typical residential and light commercial HVACR equipment |
12. Adjust EPR and CPR valves | Install and service typical residential and light commercial HVACR equipment |
13. Adjust the water regulating valve used on a water cooled condenser | Install and service typical residential and light commercial HVACR equipment |
14. Explain the methods used in heat reclaim systems | Demonstrate basic shop safety to operate and maintain tools and test equipment. Use basic laws of physics. Identify and list the components and their functions for the basic refrigeration cycle. |
15. Install, adjust, and maintain icemakers, residential refrigerators and/or freezers, self container store refrigeration units | Install and service typical residential and light commercial HVACR equipment |
16. List the proper storage temperature and relative humidity for various commodities | Size and lay out air distribution and hydronic piping systems. Perform heat loss/heat gain calculations. |
17. Differentiate between high, low, and medium temperature applications | Size and lay out air distribution and hydronic piping systems. Perform heat loss/heat gain calculations. |
18. Calculate the correct head pressure for air cooled equipment | Use basic laws of physics. Identify refrigerants by measuring temperature and pressure. |
19. Test a compressor for inefficiency by calculating compression ratios | Use basic laws of physics. Use basic math functions typical to a business environment. Demonstrate basic shop safety to operate and maintain tools and test equipment. |
20. Perform a compressor vacuum test | Use basic laws of physics. Use basic math functions typical to a business environment. Demonstrate basic shop safety to operate and maintain tools and test equipment. |