50-401-590Trade HVAC Semester 1
Course Information
Description
Course learning outcomes align with the following NCCER Level 1 curriculum standards: intro to HVAC, trade math, basic electricity, intro to heating, and intro to cooling.  In addition, apprentices will apply course concepts to residential, commercial, industrial and service trade work practices. For more information, go to: http://www.nccer.org.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Explain the basic principles of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Learning Activities Worksheet
    Criteria
    learner completes all worksheet application questions correctly
    learner's work reflects an accurate analysis of the problem presented
    learner submits work to the instructor for review and feedback

  2. Apply trade math to work practices
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Learning Activities Worksheet
    Criteria
    learner completes all worksheet application questions correctly
    learner's work reflects an accurate analysis of the problem presented
    learner submits work to the instructor for review and feedback

  3. Apply basic electricity concepts to heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Learning Activities Worksheet
    Criteria
    learner completes all worksheet application questions correctly
    learner's work reflects an accurate analysis of the problem presented
    learner submits work to the instructor for review and feedback

  4. Apply basic concepts of heating to various job sites
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Learning Activities Worksheet
    Criteria
    learner completes all worksheet application questions correctly
    learner's work reflects an accurate analysis of the problem presented
    learner submits work to the instructor for review and feedback

  5. Apply basic concepts to cooling systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Learning Activities Worksheet
    Criteria
    learner completes all worksheet application questions correctly
    learner's work reflects an accurate analysis of the problem presented
    learner submits work to the instructor for review and feedback

  6. Examine LEED construction standards and requirements
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Learning Activities Worksheet
    Criteria
    learner completes all worksheet application questions correctly
    learner's work reflects an accurate analysis of the problem presented
    learner submits work to the instructor for review and feedback

  7. Examine energy management concepts, techniques, and systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Learning Activities Worksheet
    Criteria
    learner completes all worksheet application questions correctly
    learner's work reflects an accurate analysis of the problem presented
    learner submits work to the instructor for review and feedback

  8. Explore arc flash risks related to the HVAC trade and work practices
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Learning Activities Worksheet
    Criteria
    learner completes all worksheet application questions correctly
    learner's work reflects an accurate analysis of the problem presented
    learner submits work to the instructor for review and feedback

  9. Apply concepts to residential, commercial, industrial, and service related job duties
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Learning Activities Worksheet
    Criteria
    learner completes all worksheet application questions correctly
    learner's work reflects an accurate analysis of the problem presented
    learner submits work to the instructor for review and feedback