HVAC-R

Air Conditioning/Refrigeration/Facilities Technology

Program Competencies

  1. Demonstrate computer skills. (BPC110)
  2. Analyze system design and operation of a refrigeration system. (FAC/HVA101, FAC/HVA101LL, HVA103, HVA103LL)
  3. Analyze system design and operation of an air conditioning system. (ELC/FAC/HVA105, ELC/FAC/HVA105LL, HVA112, HVA112LL, FAC210, FAC220, FAC220LL)
  4. Evaluate electronic devices specific to facilities maintenance. (ELC/FAC/HVA105, ELC/FAC/HVA105LL)
  5. Evaluate specific industrial safety issues. (FAC/OSH/GTC106)
  6. Analyze electrical wiring design and operational malfunctions. (FAC115, FAC115LL)
  7. Interpret wiring diagrams and analyze motor control electrical problems. (FAC115, FAC115LL)
  8. Analyze specific electro-mechanical devices. (FAC186)
  9. Analyze system design and operation of a hydronic heating and cooling system. (FAC210, FAC210LL)
  10. Analyze system design and operation of a specific control system for a facility. (FAC220, FAC220LL)
  11. Describe the typical instrumentation equipment employed in a facilities system. (FAC220, FAC220LL)
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  12. Calculate heating and cooling loads based on the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). (HVA143)
  13. Calculate duct sizes based on ASHRAE heating and cooling load calculations. (HVA143)
  14. Interpret the articles of building mechanical, electrical and fire codes. (HVA231)
  15. Explain the impact of plumbing, mechanical, building, and electrical codes as it relates to job functions in the industrial field. (HVA231)
  16. Evaluate selected heating and cooling systems to determine proper air and water flow. (FAC235, FAC235LL)
  17. Define specific terms associated with technical mathematics. (MAT103AA, MAT103AB)
  18. Calculate specific mathematical problems associated with technical mathematics. (MAT103AA, MAT103AB)


Offered At: GateWay Community College
AAS Degree: 70 Credits
Certificate of Completion in Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Facilities: 48 Credits
Typical Core Courses: Refrigeration Applications and Components, Electricity for Industry, Heating and Air Conditioning, Motors, Controls, and Wiring Diagrams, Load Calculation and Duct Design, Electromechanical Devices, Facilities Air Conditioning Systems, Controls and Instrumentation, Codes, Industrial Safety, Air and Water Balance
For More Information: Contact the Industrial Technology Advisement Office, at (602) 286-8613
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Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) Technology

Program Competencies

  1. Identify environmental health hazards in the workplace by applying scientific principles from chemistry, biology and physics. (BIO160, CHM130, CHM130LL, CHM151, CHM151LL, OSH102)
  2. Describe and demonstrate emergency first aid techniques and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). (BIO160, OSH204)
  3. Demonstrate OSHA 200 log record keeping methods and develop accident statistics and reports. (BPC110, OSH107)
  4. Given simulated or actual workplace situations, develop safety program management strategies. (GBS151, OSH203, OSH204, OSH290AC)
  5. Perform workplace hazard assessments and accident investigations and determine administrative controls, engineering controls and/or training to reduce or eliminate risk to employee health and safety. (GBS151, OSH102, OSH107, OSH203, OSH290AC)
  6. Plan, implement, and evaluate hazardous materials controls in accordance with state and federal regulations. (OSH105, OSH106, OSH101, OSH102)
  7. Describe the impact of various regulatory agencies that govern workplace health and safety. (OSH105, OSH106, OSH101, OSH102, OSH107)
  8. Demonstrate environmental monitoring techniques. (OSH102, OSH107)
  9. Read and accurately interpret rules, regulations, standards and guidelines governing employee health and safety in the workplace. (OSH105, OSH106, OSH107)
  10. Identify safety precautions for machine use and materials handling. (OSH105, OSH106, OSH107)
  11. Outline a fire prevention plan. (OSH107)
  12. Utilizing various accident statistical reports, develop appropriate risk management/loss control programs. (OSH107, OSH206)
  13. Plan, design and evaluate formal and informal safety training programs utilizing a variety of media and teaching techniques. (OSH204)


Offered At: GateWay Community College
AAS Degree: 62 Credits
Certificate of Completion in Occupational Safety and Health: 34 Credits
Typical Core Courses: Environmental Hazardous Material Technology, Industrial Safety, Occupational Safety Principles and Practice, Safety Program Management, Risk Management and Loss Control, Case Study Project, and Environmental Hazardous Material Technology.
For More Information: Contact the Industrial Technology Advisement Office, at (602) 286-8613
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Power Plant Technology

Program Competencies

  1. Demonstrate microcomputer software applications for the personal computer to include word processing, development of an electronic spreadsheet, and keyboarding in a desktop environment. (BPC101AA)
  2. Describe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) industrial safety precautions related to material handling, electrical and machine safety, first response to fire and medical emergencies, safety signs and color codes, recognition of safety and health hazard accident prevention and management. (GTC/FAC/MIT/OSH106)
  3. Apply mathematical concepts of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry to the industrial setting. (GTC/MET107, GTC/MET108)
  4. Describe manufacturing properties of materials, the behavior of materials under load, stress, strain, torsion, and strength. (GTC216)
  5. Examine hand and power tools used in the power plant including safe usage, purpose, and maintenance. (PPT101)
  6. Read blueprints and plant drawings including flow diagrams, symbols, dimension, tolerance, clearance, and amendments following proper procedures. (PPT103)
  7. Demonstrate maintenance procedures including defense in depth, conduct of verifications, and work control processes while applying the standards and documentation requirements to meet power plant safety and management expectations. (PPT118)
  8. Discuss information distribution including methods and avenues of communication, material and design, procedural deficiencies of motors and equipment, operation of sensitive equipment, plant vulnerabilities, and personnel errors. (PPT200)
  9. Explain basic systems and components involving reactor coolant, volume control, safety injection, mainstream, turbine, feedwater, steam, and heater drain systems within the power plant. (PPT202)
  10. Explain advanced systems and components involving water, electrical, cooling, waste drain, fuel handling and storage, fuel pool cooling and cleanup, radioactive waste management, air and gas systems, and ventilation and fire protection systems within the power plant. (PPT203)
  11. Using power plant measuring devices and equipment, demonstrate administrative controls for precision measurement with emphasis on proper use, accurate reading, and calculations. (PPT204)


Offered At: Estrella Mountain Community College
AAS Degree: 60 Credits
Certificate in Power Plant Technology: 29 Credits
Typical Core Courses: Industrial Safety, Technical Math, Properties of Materials, Hand and Power Tools, Print Reading and Plant Drawings, Maintenance, Industry Events, Plant Systems and Components, Measurement and Test Equipment.
For More Information: Contact HTWI, at (480) 731-8220