10070193Air Conditioning
Course Information
Description
This course covers the theory of operation, service and testing of HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) units used to cool and heat the operator's station. Lab work consists of leak detecting, evacuation, recycling, re-charging, retrofit procedures, component location and installation. Electrical circuits and troubleshooting of systems will also be covered. National ASE Certification test will also be issued to the student.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Explain basic thermodynamics and air conditioning principles
    Assessment Strategies
    written objective exam
    without reference unless the exam is used to evaluate the use of certain components as they relate to system operation
    Criteria
    you explain basic air conditioning principles

  2. Explain local, state and federal regulations governing refrigerant handling and ozone depletion of air conditioning systems
    Assessment Strategies
    written objective exam
    state certification for air conditioning, repair and service
    Criteria
    you explain local regulations governing vehicle air conditioning repair and service
    you explain state regulations governing vehicle air conditioning repair and service
    you explain federal regulations governing vehicle air conditioning repair and service
    you compily with local, state and federal safety regulations governing vehicle air conditioning repair and service
    you attain state certification for repair and service of vehicle air conditioning systems

  3. Describe the function and operation of all the HVAC components and parts related to agriculture equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    objective exam
    with the use of lab tractors and equipment
    with use of specific references
    with use of parts catalogs
    with use of selected parts and components
    Criteria
    you summarize and present the function of HVAC components and parts
    you summarize and present the operation of HVAC components and parts
    you identify all HVAC components and parts used on ag equipment
    you complete air conditioning exam

  4. Interpret air conditioning system symbols, schematics and diagnostics
    Assessment Strategies
    given reference materials and manuals
    given system diagrams and schematics
    given lab tractors and equipment
    Criteria
    you interpret HVAC and electrical symbols
    you interpret HVAC and electrical schematics
    you interpret HVAC and electrical diagrams
    you track refrigerant flow through the system on schematic
    you complete ac work sheets and proper repair orders

  5. Determine the service and repair procedures for HVAC system complaints
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given tractors and self propelled harvesting machines equipped with HVAC systems
    written objective exam
    with use of technical manuals
    Criteria
    you select the appropriate tools and equipment
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you meet industry standards for HVAC repair and service
    you diagnose tractor and self propelled equipment HVAC system complaints
    you service tractor and self propelled equipment HVAC systems
    you repair tractor and self propelled equipment HVAC systems