APR 107D - HVAC Electrical Basics

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

Registered Apprentice with Rogue Valley HVAC/R JATC.

Course Description: The course includes basic electrical theory including OHM’s Law, circuit schematics symbols, circuit characteristics, as it applies to DC and AC circuits in the HVAC industry. Topics include: Electrical Safety; Electrical Theory; Electrical schematics and component symbols; Electrical testing equipment/ meters; Electrical-magnetic fundamentals.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Demonstrate safe working practices in accordance with state and federal regulations.
CLO#2: Apply OSHA practices in relationship to the specific trades.
CLO#3: Demonstrate the theory of OHM’s Law as it applies to circuits in the HVAC industry. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
CLO#4: Create sample electrical schematics that include HVAC components and symbols of electrical circuits.
CLO#5: Select and use electrical testing instruments and meters to gather information/data in required in assessing design requirements, installation and/or troubleshooting HVAC applications.
CLO#6: Explain electrical-magnetic fundaments specific to devices utilized in HVAC systems.

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

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.