Technical Training

Air Conditioning Technology

Basic Refrigeration – This course introduces the fundamentals of refrigeration, refrigeration terms and the basic refrigeration cycle. Various refrigeration components, principles of measurement and proper use of hand and special tools are taught along with general and specific safety. The theory of recovery and/or recycling of refrigerants are environmental issues, and are addressed in this course.

Refrigeration Application – This course defines techniques in the servicing and troubleshooting of basic refrigeration systems. Proper use of tools, equipment and materials is stressed. The process of identifying tubing and pipe, with practical application in sizing and fittings is provided. Soft soldering, silver soldering, and drafting will be covered. Safety is emphasized.

Electrical Components – This course defines the electrical components of an air conditioning system. Different types of line voltages, wiring diagrams, and solid state devices will be included. Safety is emphasized.

Heat Load Calculations – This course introduces the fundamentals needed to calculate heat gain and heat loss, which determine unit size and design standards.

Duct Design – Duct design introduces the fundamentals needed to determine sizing and fabrication of ductwork systems. Procedures to layout a floor plan to proper scale and design to standards as outlined in ACCA Manual D are presented.

Cooling and Dehumidification – This course explains the working characteristics of air conditioning units with air and water-cooled condensers, and line and low voltage. Pneumatic controls will also be covered.

Sheet Metal Fabrication - The participants will learn to make patterns, layout and construct common sheet metal duct fittings.

Heat Pump Application – This course explains reverse cycle heating systems, reversing values, and auxiliary heating. This course will also concentrate on the line and control voltage circuitry pertaining to these units.

Refrigerant Handling Certification - This class is designed to assist heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technicians in becoming successfully certified under EPA guidelines in the following areas:

• Type I - small appliances
• Type II - high and very high-pressure appliances
• Type III – low-pressure appliances
• Universal Certification - all of the above

Blueprint Reading

Basic Blueprint Reading - This course presents basic applied math, lines, multi-view drawings, symbols, various schematics and diagrams, dimensioning techniques, sectional views, auxiliary views, threads and fasteners, and sketching typical to all shop drawings. Safety will be emphasized as an integral part of the course.

Mechanical Blueprint Reading - This course provides the participant with an advanced series of lectures, demonstrations, and practice exercises in the study of prints involving math (both decimal and metric), combination of lines, multi-view drawings, assembly drawings, fasteners, machining and construction processes, datum coordinates, numerical control prints, sheet metal prints, welding, casting and forging prints. Safety will be emphasized.

Blueprint Reading for Construction Trades - The course includes a series of lectures, demonstrations, and practice exercises in the study of symbols, views, sections, details, and material lists found on architectural work drawings, building materials and specification lists, construction dimensioning systems, and charts/schedules.

Blueprint Reading for Welders - This course provides a study of occupationally specific prints for welders. Advanced study of multi-view drawings, assembly drawings, datum dimensions, numerical control drawings, sheet metal prints, castings and forging, instrumentation, control charts, diagrams, work drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and the use of reference materials. Occupational specifics: welding drawings, symbols, joint types, grooves, pipe welding symbols, testing symbols, and specification interpretation. AWS Training guide section: 11.4 & 11.5.

Truck Driver Program – This course is designed for individuals with little or no commercial driving experience, the program includes everything you will need. You will receive a Department of Transportation physical, Commercial Driver’s License learner’s permit and endorsement preparation, Department of Transportation rules and regulations, log books, map reading, trip planning, and complete vehicle training to prepare you for an entry-level position in the trucking industry.

Diesel Engines

Diesel Engines I - This course introduces the fundamental concepts of the operation of two and four-stroke diesel engines. Topics included are: basic engine components and their functions, engine performance terminology, two and four-stroke operation, combustion principles, and engine disassembly with basic hand tools.

Diesel Engines II - Participants will learn to take a disassembled engine and evaluate the condition of each component. They will identify each component of the engines and its use or function. Topics include: cylinder block and components, cylinder heads and valve train components, and engine lubrication systems.

Fuel Injection – In this course, participants will learn overhaul and calibration procedures of injector pumps and nozzles used in diesel engines.

Electrical Technology

Basic Electricity - This lecture/lab course is a basic core course in electrical safety, theory, symbols, series, parallel and combination circuits, and laws and formulas related to electricity. It introduces electricity and magnetism and develops relationships of voltage, current, resistance, and power in electrical circuits. AC fundamentals and theory applied to reactive components, transformers, phase angles, and power factors are discussed. This course will also provide the participants with an introduction to solid state devices.

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