Course

10070193 Mobile Heating and Air Conditioning
Course Information
Description
This course covers the theory of operation, service and testing of air conditioning units used to cool and heat the operator's cab. Lab work consists of leak detecting, evacuation, charging component installations, electrical circuits and troubleshooting of systems. Air conditioning service certification tests are also given to students enrolled in this course.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Demonstrate safe work habits while in a shop environment
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration in shop
    Criteria
    Wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, long sleeved top, uniform type pants or jeans
    Clothing is not loose or ripped
    Jewelry does not interfere with shop tasks
    Hair is tied back to prevent accident with moving equipment
    Clear shop area for safely raising and supporting vehicle or equipment
    Identify safety items and hazards

  2. Explain basic thermodynamics and air conditioning principles
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test
    Criteria
    Describe basic air conditioning principles

  3. Explain local, state and federal regulations governing refrigerant handling and ozone depletion of air conditioning systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Test
    Criteria
    Explain local regulations governing vehicle air conditioning repair and service
    Explain state regulations governing vehicle air conditioning repair and service
    Explain federal regulations governing vehicle air conditioning repair and service
    Comply with local, state and federal safety regulations governing vehicle air conditioning repair and service
    Attain state certification for repair and service of vehicle air conditioning systems

  4. Describe the function and operation of all the HVAC components and parts related to agriculture equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test, Presentation
    Criteria
    Summarize the function of HVAC components and parts
    Summarize the operation of HVAC components and parts
    Identify all HVAC components and parts used on ag equipment

  5. Interpret air conditioning system symbols, schematics and diagnostics
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test, Written Product (repair orders)
    Criteria
    Interpret HVAC and electrical symbols
    Interpret HVAC and electrical schematics
    Interpret HVAC and electrical diagrams
    Track refrigerant flow through the system on schematic
    Use system diagrams and schematics

  6. Determine the service and repair procedures for HVAC system complaints
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test, Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Select the appropriate tools and equipment
    Adhere to personal and environmental safety practices
    HVAC repair and service results meet industry standards
    Diagnose tractor and self-propelled equipment HVAC system complaints
    Service tractor and self-propelled equipment HVAC systems
    Repair tractor and self-propelled equipment HVAC system
    Use technical manuals