APR 107B - HVAC Air Conditioning and Refrig

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

Registered Apprentice with Rogue Valley HVAC/R JATC.

Course Description: Covers the introduction and fundamentals of refrigeration that includes: Refrigerant controls; Domestic refrigerators and freezers; Service and installation of small hermetic systems; Commercial systems; Hazard communication and safe practices.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Demonstrate safe working practices in hazard communication and installation.
CLO#2: Apply OSHA practices in relationship to the specific trades.
CLO#3: Explain the characteristics of refrigerant controls that include components and categories.
CLO#4: Identify and explain the distinguishing characteristics of operation and function within domestic and commercial refrigeration systems. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#5: Install and service small hermetic 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.