HVAC - Level 1

165 Hours (Including Core) Standardized

03101-07       Introduction to HVAC (7.5 Hours)
Covers the basic principles of heating, ventilating, and air conditions, career opportunities in HVAC, and apprenticeship programs.

03102-07       Trade Mathematics  (10 Hours)
Explains how to solve problems involving the measurement of lines, area, volume, weights, angles, pressure, vacuum, and temperature. Also introduces scientific notation, powers, roots, and basic algebra and geometry.

03103-07       Copper and Plastic Piping Practices (5 Hours)
Covers the selection, preparation, joining, and support of copper and plastic piping and fittings.

03104-07       Soldering and Brazing (7.5 Hours)
Covers tools, materials, and safety precautions and depicts step-by-step procedures for soldering and brazing piping.

03105-07       Ferrous Metal Piping Practices (5 Hours)
Covers various types of iron and steel pip and fittings, and provides step-by-step instructions for cutting, threading, and joining ferrous piping.

03106-07       Basic Electricity (12.5 Hours)
Teaches power generating and distribution, electrical components, DC circuits, and electrical safety.

03107-07       Introduction to Cooling (30 Hours)
Covers the basic principles of heat transfer, refrigeration, and pressure-temperature relationships and describes the components and accessories used in air conditioning systems.

03108-07       Introduction to Heating (15 Hours)
Covers heating fundamentals, types and designs of furnaces and their components, and basic procedures for installing and servicing furnaces.

03109-07       Air Distribution Systems (10 Hours)
Describes air distribution systems and their components, air flow measurement, ductwork installation principles, and the use of instruments for measuring temperature, humidity, pressure, and velocity.