Course

10601162 HVAC Internship
Course Information
Description
This course provides the opportunity for students to apply classroom theory and skills in an industry environment. Activities may include use of tools, troubleshooting techniques, and working with customers and staff in the field. Students learn useful skills based on field experience.
Total Credits
2
Prior Learning Assessment
  • None
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Follow safety procedures
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
    Comply with jobsite safety and security rules
    Clean, organize, and prepare your work space following facility procedures
    Clean materials and tools, if applicable
    Follow facility procedures for shut down

  2. Interpret construction drawings
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product and/or Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Identify elements and symbols
    Convert scales and measurements
    Apply drawing information to your work activities

  3. Use HVAC-related hand and light duty tools, power tools, and equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Select tool that best aligns with task
    Inspect tools and equipment for necessary maintenance
    Operate tools and equipment safely
    Power tools are turned off and on effectively
    Tools and equipment are stored per facility expectations

  4. Diagnose heating and cooling system problems
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration and/or Simulation
    Criteria
    Identity system components
    Use temperature and pressure measuring instruments at key points
    Identify cylinder by color or codes
    Explain function of compressors, condensers, evaporators, metering devices, controls, and accessories
    Diagnosis is accurate and meets facility and mentor specifications

  5. Perform basic equipment maintenance and/or repair tasks for air conditioning systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Troubleshoot operational problems
    Perform and/or assist with performing maintenance tasks such as filter replacement, component cleaning, and temperature measurements
    Use testing equipment effectively

  6. Install fabricated parts
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Compare shop versus site installation strategies
    Prepare for task by loading and unloading materials, tools, equipment, and supplies, if applicable
    Verify metal is fabricated to meet specifications of task
    Ducts allow for air flow, meeting facility and mentor guidelines
    Ducts are lifted, positioned, and secured effectively
    Installation is performed efficiently

  7. Demonstrate employability skills (core workforce skills)
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Performance, Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Demonstrate teamwork, completing your share of tasks to support team goals/projects
    Communicate effectively (speak, listen, read, write)
    Demonstrate efficient time- and self-management skills
    Use critical thinking to evaluate, make decisions, and solve problems