Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Courses
An introduction to the theory of refrigeration, the safe and proper use of refrigeration hand tools. Basic electrical theory, electrical meter usage, and reading of ladder and pictorial diagrams are also introduced.
An introduction to the theory of refrigeration, the safe and proper use of refrigeration hand tools. Basic electrical theory, knowledge of electrical circuits, and the practical application of electricity, motors, controls, and common components. Students will gain technical knowledge and skills required for installation and maintenance of refrigeration systems. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 certification will also be studied.
This course is designed to prepare technicians for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 certification exam. If you work with, maintain service, repair, or dispose of appliances that contain refrigerants, you are required to have EPA certification. Fees include a review book, 12-hour-in-class review, test, and certification fees. Online testing for EPA 608 certification is available after completion of this course.
An introduction to the various types of refrigerants in our field and their characteristics. Students will learn temperature-pressure relationships, oils, and handling/recovering these refrigerants. How to select and install the proper size and type of system. The student will learn to use analysis procedures for servicing and repair of these systems.
Students will be introduced to the various types of forced-air heating systems, their controls, repair electric and gas heating equipment and their components.
Students will learn the various types of forced-air heating systems, their controls, automation, safety requirements, control operation, and air distribution systems. Students will learn to repair electric and gas heating equipment and their components.
A course designed to provide a practical working knowledge and to develop skills required in the use of sheet metal in a residential duct system. After students become familiar with the tools and equipment and the set of safety standards used, they will apply this knowledge to practical application. This will include applying patterns, fabricating sheet metal, soldering, and drawing simple patterns.
Students will gain the needed knowledge to perform energy audits on residential and commercial structures. Identify areas of concern with the use of thermal imagers and other methods. Research methods to decrease energy lost within the structures. Solar cell technology, wind energy and geothermal systems will also be studied.
A study of the theory and historical significance of refrigeration, along with the use and safety of refrigeration hand tools and commonly used materials.
A study of the theory and historical significance of refrigeration, along with the use and safety of refrigeration hand tools and commonly used materials.
This is course continues explorations of HVAC refrigerants and their characteristics. Temperature-pressure relationships, oils, and handling/recovering these refrigerants. How to select and install the proper size and type of system. The student will learn advance analysis procedures for servicing and repair of these systems.
Students will learn the various types of forced-air heating systems, their controls, automation, safety requirements, control operation, air distribution systems. They will learn to repair electric and gas heating equipment and their components.
Students will expand their knowledge of the various types of forced-air heating systems, their controls, automation, safety requirements, control operation, and air distribution systems. Students will learn to repair electric and gas heating equipment and their components.
A culminating field experience in the practical application of theory learned in Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning coursework. Student will plan, organize and implement the installation of a residential HVAC system.
Students will be introduced to larger commercial air conditioning systems. The use of water as a medium for heating and cooling large commercial buildings. Variable drive motors and digital controls will be covered in detail. Service and repair of all components used in commercial systems will be studied.
A supervised work experience in a HVAC business or contractor setting. A minimum of 144 clock hours is required. The work experience and criteria will be coordinated between the college instructor, the student, and the cooperating employer.
A specialized program of study directly related to the department's area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.
Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.
Students will study the principles of customer services and learn effective techniques for communicating with customers, employers , and coworkers. Students will also develop a resume and cover letter, as well as practicing interview techniques. This course is a capstone course. Students enrolling in this course should be in their last semester and have completed their program courses with a ""C"" or better.