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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 safely
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Apply basic theory pertaining to heating systems and the forced air heating cycle
Assessment Strategies
Written objective test
Drawing/Illustration
Criteria
Describe basic theory of heat and energy and how it relates to our industry.
Identify the quantity and intensity of heat sources and how they are important in our industry.
Differentiate between sensible and latent heat and how heat is transferred.
Identify tables, charts, formulas and conversions used in the heating industry.
Describe proper application of various heating and humidification systems.
Show the basic furnace components in their proper place in the system in a drawing.
Label the components and show direction of flow.
Propose reasonable pressures or temperatures for all processes in the heating cycle.
Select the correct equipment for various typical applications.
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Evaluate the function of the main components of a forced air heating system
Assessment Strategies
Written objective test
Lab performance
Drawing/Illustration
Criteria
Diagram the basic forced air heating system.
List each version of the main components of a forced air heating system.
Explain the function of the forced air heating system components.
Identify the inter-connecting wiring between the basic forced air heating system components.
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Use industry tools and instruments used in the operation of forced air heating systems
Assessment Strategies
Formal demonstration
Lab performance
Criteria
Read and troubleshoot electrical schematics.
Demonstrate proper use of a Volt/ ohm meter when verifying operation or troubleshooting electrical circuits.
Use a manometer (u-tub and digital) to verify pressures in a system.
Use capacitor testing equipment to verify capacitor status.
Use various air flow testing equipment to calculate air flow in forced air systems.
Choose the correct service tool in order to clean, tune up, and verify proper operation of forced air heating systems.
Leak test fittings with nitrogen and repair as needed.
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Evaluate the function of the main components of a humidification system
Assessment Strategies
Written test
Practical exercise
Criteria
Diagram the basic humidification system.
List the main components of a humidification system.
Explain the function of the humidification system components.
Demonstrate knowledge of the inter-connecting wiring and control strategy between the basic humidification system components and the heating system.
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Evaluate air distribution of a forced air heating system
Assessment Strategies
Formal demonstration
Lab performance
Drawing/Illustration
Written Objective Test
Criteria
Diagram the basic forced air heating system.
List the main components of a forced air heating system.
Explain the function of the forced air heating system components.
Identify the inter-connecting wiring between the basic forced air heating system components.
Analyze various air distribution designs.
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Implement troubleshooting techniques
Assessment Strategies
Drawing / Illustration
Formal demonstration
Lab performance
Criteria
Interpret basic wiring diagrams.
Use test instruments to troubleshoot electrical circuits.
Determine sequence of operation with use of applicable documentation.
Interpret various styles of fault codes.
Determine sequence of operation with use of applicable documentation.
Differentiate between electrical and mechanical issues.
Identify primary and secondary effects of mechanical and electrical failures.
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Conduct start-up and operational verification
Assessment Strategies
Formal demonstration
Project work
Written Product
Criteria
Evaluate gas pressures and voltages
Determine proper connections are made to associated components of system
Verify sequence of operation
Verify heating cycle is completed
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Use basic thermostatic controls
Assessment Strategies
Formal demonstration
Written Product
Written tests
Criteria
Classify the various types of Thermostat/ Humidistats
Classify the various types of subbases and their applications
Describe functionality and operation of various thermostats
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Install and service residential and commercial air distribution systems
Assessment Strategies
Lab performance
Formal demonstration
Written test
Criteria
Use manufacturer industry approved install methods.
Install furnace or blower coil with electric auxiliary heat.
Explain operation and repairs made on the system to customer.
Demonstrate respect for customers and their property.
Troubleshoot and service various electrical capacitors, relays, contractors, motors, controls, heaters and transformers.
Check and adjust gas furnace.
Check and adjust electric heat section coil blower.
Service blower in a forced-air system.
Measure air flow of air handling apparatus.
Identify the requirements to bring power to new forced air heating system.
Properly connect equipment to all associated components.