Construction Trades

                 CONSTRUCTION TRADES

 BASIC AIR CONDITIONING
An introduction to the residential air conditioning industry. Classroom instruction in basic refrigeration theory, terminology, schematics, and tools. Inspection of motors, belts, pulleys, and other air handling components. Lab instruction in installation, system charging and wiring.

BASIC HEATING
An introduction to central heating and the study of the procedures and principles used in servicing gas and electric heating systems. Classroom instruction in heat transfer, the combustion process, tools, terminology, venting, controls, ignition systems and safety. Lab instruction includes gas and electric heating.

BASIC HVAC ELECTRICAL
An introduction to electricity as required for HVACR applications. Instruction in basic electrical theory, safety, tools, reading schematic and ladder diagrams, circuits, low voltage controls and troubleshooting.

ADVANCED AIR CONDITIONING
A study of components, applications, and installation of air conditioning systems with capacities of 25 tons or less. Apply and describe the sequence of operation for commercial air conditioning systems and their accessories; demonstrate knowledge of components relative to commercial air conditioning.

HVAC SYSTEM DESIGN
Residential and Light Commercial Air Conditioning system design dealing with the importance of heating and cooling load calculations, duct system design, and proper equipment sizing. How each affects the other in operation, efficiency and life expectancy. This course is designed for Contractors, Managers, Technicians and sales people with a strong basic knowledge of air conditioning and heating principles and operation.