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Practice shop safety
Assessment Strategies
Written objective test
Lab performance
Criteria
Describe basic shop safety rules
Perform lockout/tagout procedures
Choose the correct personal protective equipment for given tasks
Identify potential safety hazards that can be minimized by shop cleanliness
Describe safe practices for lifting and transporting heavy objects
Handle tools and chemicals appropriately
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Assess core section material
Assessment Strategies
Empty Outline Activity
Written test
Criteria
Evaluate the Clean Air Act
Define the Montreal Protocol
Describe sales restrictions
Review transporting and storage regulations
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Evaluate how our environment is affected by refrigerants
Assessment Strategies
Kahoot activity
Written objective test
Criteria
Examine atmospheric make up and effects of ozone depleting refrigerants
Differentiate between Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and Global Warming Potential (GWP)
Analyze regulations and guidance that govern the protection of our environment as it pertains to refrigerants
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Analyze various refrigerants
Assessment Strategies
Empty Outline Activity
Written objective test
Criteria
Review color coding system used for tanks and equipment containing refrigerants
Identify Ozone depleting refrigerants and their make up
Assess chemical make-up of refrigerants and their associated risk factors
Identify applications related to various refrigerants
Evaluate oils and other special considerations for each refrigerant
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Examine tools and equipment
Assessment Strategies
Formal demonstration
Lab performance
Written Test
Criteria
Demonstrate proper practices when working with refrigerants
Use appropriate safety apparel for the task being performed
Practice the proper use of hand tools and equipment
Demonstrate proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment
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Dissect Type I Certification material
Assessment Strategies
Defining features matrix
Written test
Criteria
Identify requirements of type 1 certification to include dates of enforcement
Asses equipment needs
Describe leak repair requirements
Analyze recovery and handling techniques used on type 1 equipment
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Evaluate Type II Certification material
Assessment Strategies
Kahoot activity
Written test
Lab performance
Criteria
Demonstrate techniques for leak detection
Identify leak repair requirements type 2 equipment
Capture regulatory requirements for recovery activities
Demonstrate recovery techniques
Review accepted industry guidance and practices
Analyze safety guidance associated with type 2 procedures and equipment
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Interpret Type III Certification material
Assessment Strategies
Written test
Project work
Criteria
Demonstrate techniques for leak detection
Identify leak repair requirements type III equipment
Capture regulatory requirements for recovery activities
Demonstrate recovery techniques
Review accepted industry guidance and practices
Describe recharging techniques
Analyze safety guidance associated with type III procedures and equipment
Explain operation of a purge unit and other important accessories in a type III system
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Complete the EPA 608 Certification exam
Assessment Strategies
Written test
Criteria
Review all associated videos
Explore all lecture written material to include Introduction portions
Complete all lab activities
Achieve a minimum of 70% in the core section as well as each of the other three sections that a technician is required to be certified in.