APR 207D - HVAC Airflow and Systems Control I

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

Registered Apprentice with Rogue Valley HVAC/R JATC.

Course Description: Provides a review of basic refrigeration and A/C controls in preparation for determining ventilation requirements, calculating duct size, utilization of instruments in checking airflow and draft control. Control systems, control circuit diagrams and architectural blueprints will be used to make calculations.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Determine ventilation requirements for HVAC applications.
CLO#2: Calculate sizing of ducts for HVAC applications. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
CLO#3: Gather data utilizing selected instruments in checking airflow and draft control for HVAC applications.
CLO#4: Identify symbols and installation requirements of control systems by using control circuit diagrams.
CLO#5: Interpret architectural blueprints when determining HVAC features of the building envelope.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Calculator, notebook and ruled paper.

ACTI Code and Course Type
230 Career / Tech Apprenticeship

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (48) hours per term.