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REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING (R/AC)
1.    R/AC UNIT 1 "PRINCIPLES OF REFRIGERATION"
2.    R/AC UNIT 2 "COMPRESSORS, CONDENSERS, AND COOLING TOWERS"
3.    R/AC UNIT 3 "EVAPORATORS AND SYSTEM COMPONENTS"
4.    R/AC UNIT 4 "TOOLS, CONTROLS, AND TROUBLESHOOTING"

ELECTRICITY
5.    ELECTRICITY UNIT 1 "INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICITY"
6.    ELECTRICITY UNIT 2 "ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS"
7.    ELECTRICITY UNIT 3 "BASIC ELECTRONICS"

HEATING
8.    HEATING UNIT 1 "HEATING FUNDAMENTALS"
9.    HEATING UNIT 2 "ELECTRIC HEATING"
10.    HEATING UNIT 3 "GAS HEAT"
11.    HEATING UNIT 4 "HOT WATER HEATING"

CONTROLS
12.    CONTROLS UNIT 1 "FUNDAMENTAL CONTROLS"
13.    CONTROLS UNIT 2 "PNEUMATIC CONTROLS"
14.    CONTROLS UNIT 3 "ELECTROMECHANICAL CONTROLS"
15.    CONTROLS UNIT 4 "BASIC ELECTRONICS"

HEAT PUMP
16.    HEAT PUMP UNIT 1



REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING (R/AC)

1.    R/AC UNIT 1 "PRINCIPLES OF REFRIGERATION"

32 HOURS; 3.2 CEUs

LESSON CONTENTS
Lesson 1 Introduction to Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Lesson 2 Basic Physics
Lesson 3 Major Component Functions
Lesson 4 Gas Laws (Part 1)
Lesson 5 Gas Laws (Part 2)
Lesson 6 Pressure/Temperature Relationship (Part 1)
Lesson 7 Pressure/Temperature Relationship (Part 2)
Lesson 8 The Compression Refrigeration Cycle (Part 1)
Lesson 9 The Compression Refrigeration Cycle (Part 2)
Lesson 10 The Compression Refrigeration Cycle (Part 3)
Lesson 11 Using Pressure and Enthalpy Diagrams (Part 1)
Lesson 12 Using Pressure and Enthalpy Diagrams (Part 2)
Lesson 13 Safe Practices and Public Relations
Lesson 14 Glossary of Terms


2.    R/AC UNIT 2 "COMPRESSORS, CONDENSERS, AND COOLING TOWERS"

36 HOURS; 3.6 CEUs

LESSON CONTENTS
Lesson 1 Compressors
Lesson 2 Open-Type Compressors
Lesson 3 Hermetic and Semi-Hermetic Compressors
Lesson 4 Refrigeration System Accessories
Lesson 5 Desiccants and Dryers
Lesson 6 Air Cooled Condensers
Lesson 7 Water Cooled Condensers
Lesson 8 Evaporative Condensers and Cooling Towers
Lesson 9 Water Treatment (Part 1)
Lesson 10 Water Treatment (Part 2)
Lesson 11 Closed Circuit Water Coolers
Lesson 12 Air Cooled Condensing Unit Room Requirements
Lesson 13 Heat Transfer Coils
Lesson 14 Multiple Rack Systems


3.    R/AC UNIT 3 "EVAPORATORS AND SYSTEM COMPONENTS"

38 HOURS; 3.8 CEUs

LESSON CONTENTS
Lesson 1 Refrigeration Evaporators
Lesson 2 Defrosting Methods
Lesson 3 Capillary Tubes
Lesson 4 Thermostatic Expansion Valves (Part 1)
Lesson 5 Thermostatic Expansion Valves (Part 2)
Lesson 6 Refrigeration System Controls
Lesson 7 Refrigerant Tables
Lesson 8 Refrigerant Properties and Characteristics
Lesson 9 Refrigerant Designations
Lesson 10 Oil in Refrigeration Systems
Lesson 11 Recover, Recycle Reclaim
Lesson 12 Safe Handling of Refrigerants and Cylinders
Lesson 13 Refrigerant System Piping (Part 1)
Lesson 14 Refrigerant System Piping (Part 2)
Lesson 15 Retrofits and Disposal Requirements


4.    R/AC UNIT 4 "TOOLS, CONTROLS, AND TROUBLESHOOTING"

38 HOURS 3.8 CEUs

LESSON CONTENTS
Lesson 1 Trade Tools
Lesson 2 Electricity for the Refrigeration Service Engineer (Part 1)
Lesson 3 Electricity for the Refrigeration Service Engineer (Part 2)
Lesson 4 Electric Motors in Refrigeration
Lesson 5 Motor Capacitors and Protectors (Part 1)
Lesson 6 Motor Capacitors and Protectors (Part 2)
Lesson 7 Low-Voltage Thermostats
Lesson 8 Introduction to Controls (Part 1)
Lesson 9 Introduction to Controls (Part 2)
Lesson 10 Basic Electronic Controls Applications
Lesson 11 Troubleshooting (Part 1)
Lesson 12 Troubleshooting (Part 2)
Lesson 13 Troubleshooting (Part 3)
Lesson 14 Troubleshooting (Part 4)
Lesson 15 Troubleshooting (Part 5)
Lesson 16 Compressor Replacement and System Evacuation


ELECTRICITY

5.    ELECTRICITY UNIT 1 "INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICITY"

40 HOURS; 4.0 CEUs

LESSON CONTENTS
Lesson 1 Fundamental Concepts of Electricity
Lesson 2 Fundamental Concepts of Magnetism
Lesson 3 Voltage = EMF = Potential Difference
Lesson 5 Fundamental Concepts of Alternating Current
Lesson 6 Series and Parallel Circuits
Lesson 7 Electrical Symbols and Schematic Diagrams
Lesson 8 Electrical Safety


6.    ELECTRICITY UNIT 2 "ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS"

32 HOURS; 3.2 CEUs

LESSON CONTENTS
Lesson 1 Resistors and Resistance
Lesson 2 Capacitors and Capacitance
Lesson 3 Inductors and Inductance
Lesson 4 Transformers
Lesson 5 Relays and Contactors
Lesson 6 Motors
Lesson 7 Circuit Protection Devices
Lesson 8 Conductors
Lesson 9 Power Supplies
Lesson 10 Basic Controls
Lesson 11 Miscellaneous Components


7.    ELECTRICITY UNIT 3 "BASIC ELECTRONICS"

36 Hours; 3.6 CEUs

LESSON CONTENTS
Lesson 1 Back to Basics
Lesson 2 Solid State Fundamentals
Lesson 3 Diodes and Power Supplies
Lesson 4 Power Supply Regulation and Filtration
Lesson 5 Transistors
Lesson 6 Silicon-Controlled Rectifiers
Lesson 7 Triac and Diac Thyristors
Lesson 8 Pelletier Diodes
Lesson 9 Protective Devices
Lesson 10 Basic Binary
Lesson 11 Basic Digital Electronics
Lesson 12 Linear Integrated Circuits
Lesson 13 Digital Integrated Circuits
Lesson 14 Microprocessors and Computers


HEATING

8.    HEATING UNIT 1 "HEATING FUNDAMENTALS"

36 HOURS; 3.6 CEUs

LESSON CONTENTS
Lesson 1 Introduction to the Concept of Heat
Lesson 2 Principles of Heating
Lesson 3 Principles of Heat Flow
Lesson 4 Heat Loss from Structures
Lesson 5 Review of Fundamentals of Heat Load Calculation
Lesson 6 Ducted Warm Air Systems/Room Air Distribution
Lesson 7 Duct Sizing and Layout
Lesson 8 Air Filtration
Lesson 9 Humidification (Part 1)
Lesson 10 Humidification (Part 2)
Lesson 11 Control Systems: A Functional Approach
Lesson 12 Review of Safety and Codes
Lesson 13 Customer Relations
Lesson 14 Glossary of Terms


9.    HEATING UNIT 2 "ELECTRIC HEATING"

36 HOURS; 3.6 CEUs

LESSON CONTENTS
Lesson 1 Heating with Electricity
Lesson 2 Resistance Heating
Lesson 3 Heat Pumps
Lesson 4 Radiant Heating Systems
Lesson 5 Duct Heaters and Furnaces
Lesson 6 Baseboard and Unit Heaters
Lesson 7 Radiant Heat Installation and Service
Lesson 8 System Control Devices
Lesson 9 Electric Furnaces
Lesson 10 Duct Heaters
Lesson 11 Multi-Step Controllers (Part 1)
Lesson 12 Multi-Step Controllers (Part 2)
Lesson 13 Electronic Sequencing Control
Lesson 14 Decentralized Electric Heating Systems
Lesson 15 Electric Boilers


10.    HEATING UNIT 3 "GAS HEAT"

32 HOURS; 3.2 CEUs

LESSON CONTENTS
Lesson 1 Combustion Chemistry
Lesson 2 Heating Fuels-Gas
Lesson 3 Burners & Accessories
Lesson 4 Fuels Gases-Burner Types & Components
Lesson 5 Equipment-Location & Piping
Lesson 6 LP Gas Installation Procedures
Lesson 7 Electrical Controls Startup & Combustion
Lesson 8 Control Type Purpose & Function
Lesson 9 Combination Gas Controls
Lesson 10 Ignition Systems for Infer-red Heaters
Lesson 11 Gas Heating Equipment Maintenance
Lesson 12 Condensing Furnaces


11.    HEATING UNIT 4 "HOT WATER HEATING"

38 HOURS; 3.8 CEUs

LESSON CONTENTS
Lesson 1 Introduction to Hot Water Heating
Lesson 2 Hot Water Boilers and Controls
Lesson 3 Heat Transfer Units
Lesson 4 Centrifugal Pumps
Lesson 5 Air Control
Lesson 6 Hot Water Specialties
Lesson 7 Piping Methods
Lesson 8 Pressure Drop Calculations
Lesson 9 Zoning
Lesson 10 Primary/Secondary Pumping
Lesson 11 Radiant Heating Systems
Lesson 12 Temperature Controls
Lesson 13 Troubleshooting System Components (Part 1)
Lesson 14 Troubleshooting System Components (Part 2)
Lesson 15 Troubleshooting System Components (Part 3)
Lesson 16 Analysis of System Problems


CONTROLS

12.    CONTROLS UNIT 1 "FUNDAMENTAL CONTROLS"

30 HOURS; 3.0 CEUs

LESSON CONTENTS
Lesson 1 Types of Mechanical Equipment
Lesson 2 Controls Components and Variables
Lesson 3 Control Terminology
Lesson 4 Types of Control Systems
Lesson 5 Sequences of Operation
Lesson 6 Specifications
Lesson 7 Electrical Safety
Lesson 8 Sensors
Lesson 9 Valves and Dampers
Lesson 10 Glossary of Terms


13.    CONTROLS UNIT 2 "PNEUMATIC CONTROLS"

40 HOURS; 4.0 CEUs

LESSON CONTENTS
Lesson 1 Basic Control Theory
Lesson 2 Air Supply Equipment (Part 1)
Lesson 3 Air Supply Equipment (Part 2)
Lesson 4 Thermostats and Controllers (Part 1)
Lesson 5 Thermostats and Controllers (Part 2)
Lesson 6 Transmitter-Receiver Controller Equipment
Lesson 7 Pneumatic Relays
Lesson 8 Valve and Damper Actuators
Lesson 9 Typical Component Applications
Lesson 10 Typical Control Applications
Lesson 11 System Applications (Part 1)
Lesson 12 System Applications (Part 2)
Lesson 13 System Applications (Part 3)
Lesson 14 Control System Maintenance
Lesson 15 Glossary of Terms
Lesson 16 Appendices


14.    CONTROLS UNIT 3 "ELECTROMECHANICAL CONTROLS"

38 HOURS; 3.8 CEUs

LESSON CONTENTS
Lesson 1 Electrical Safety
Lesson 2 Ohms Law
Lesson 3 Components Part 1-Relays and Contactors
Lesson 4 Components Part 2-Capacitors
Lesson 5 Components Part 3-Capacitors
Lesson 6 Test Instruments
Lesson 7 Wiring Diagrams
Lesson 8 Circuit Protection
Lesson 9 Power Supplies
Lesson 10 Electrical Troubleshooting
Lesson 11 Controls Basics
Lesson 12 Modulating Controls (Part 1)
Lesson 13 Modulating Controls (Part 2)
Lesson 14 Applications (Part 1)
Lesson 15 Applications (Part 2)
Lesson 16 Appendix


15.    CONTROLS UNIT 4 "BASIC ELECTRONICS"

36 HOURS; 3.6 CEUs

LESSON CONTENTS
Lesson 1 Back to Basics
Lesson 2 Solid State Fundamentals
Lesson 3 Diodes and Power Supplies
Lesson 4 Power Supply Regulation and Filtration
Lesson 5 Transistors
Lesson 6 Silicon-Controlled Rectifiers
Lesson 7 Triac and Diac Thyristors
Lesson 8 Pelletier Diodes
Lesson 9 Protective Devices
Lesson 10 Basic Binary
Lesson 11 Basic Digital Electronics
Lesson 12 Linear Integrated Circuits
Lesson 13 Digital Integrated Circuits
Lesson 14 Microprocessors and Compute



HEAT PUMP

16.    HEAT PUMP UNIT 1

72 HOURS; 7.2 CEUs

LESSON CONTENTS
Lesson 1 Heat Pump Fundamentals
Lesson 2 Heat Pump Principles
Lesson 3 Understanding Heat Loss/Gain
Lesson 4 Heat Pump Application & Installation Part 1
Lesson 5 Heat Pump Application & Installation Part 2
Lesson 6 Heat Pump Compressors, Part 1-A Formula for Extended Life
Lesson 7 Heat Pump Compressors, Part 2 - Service for Extended Life
Lesson 8 Heat Pump Refrigerant Flow Controls - TEV’s & Accessories
Lesson 9 Heat Pump Refrigerant Flow Controls - Reversing Valves
Lesson 10 Servicing the Heat Pump Electrical System
Lesson 11 Heat Pump System Auxiliary Heaters, Part 1 – Application, Capacity, Selection, Mechanical Installation
Lesson 12 REVIEW AND TEST 1
Lesson 13 Heat Pump System Auxiliary Heaters, Part 2 - Electrical Installation Requirements
Lesson 14 Heat Pump Defrost Cycle Controls Controlling Low Ambient Outdoor Coil Icing
Lesson 15 Solid State Defrost Controls
Lesson 16 Heat Pump Thermostats
Lesson 17 Motor Controllers and Other Starting Devices
Lesson 18 Heat Pump Indoor Air Distribution, Part 1 - Duct System Design
Lesson 19 Heat Pump System Indoor Air Distribution, Part 2 - Applying the Designed System
Lesson 20 Heat Pump Performance Criteria Part 1 - Mandatory Standards for Performance Credibility, Part 2 -
Correct Sizing for Maximum Performance
Lesson 21 Heat Pump Performance Criteria Part 3 - Analyzing Performance after Installation
Lesson 22 Airflow Measurement
Lesson 23 Heat Pump Performance Checking
Lesson 24 REVIEW AND TEST 2
Lesson 25 Geothermal Heat Pump Systems
Lesson 26 Installation and Service of Water Source and Geothermal Heat Pumps
Lesson 27 Add on (Dual Fuel) Heat Pump Systems
Lesson 28 Troubleshooting Typical Heat Pump Systems, Part 1 - The Case for Experience
Lesson 29 Troubleshooting Typical Heat Pump Systems Parts 2 & 3 - Using the Wiring Diagram as a Service Tool
Lesson 30 Troubleshooting Typical Heat Pump Systems Part 4 - Amana Packaged Heat Pump
Lesson 31 Troubleshooting Typical Heat Pump Systems Part 5 - Capacity Related Components
Lesson 32 Troubleshooting Typical Heat Pump Systems Part 6 - General Electric Systems
Lesson 33 Troubleshooting Typical Heat Pump Systems Part 7 - The Water-to-Air Heat Pump
Lesson 34 Customer Relations
Lesson 35 REVIEW AND TEST 3
Lesson 36 FINAL EXAMINATION