VO 8503: Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating I

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Subject Area
Technical and Career Education Center
Credits 3
Years
1
Level
High School
Grades
11,
12

In this two-year program, students learn the theory and practical applications of air conditioning, refrigeration and heating equipment servicing. This course covers safety, soldering, brazing, piping, electrical circuits, troubleshooting, refrigerants, compressors, heat pumps, central air units, window units, ice makers, refrigerators, and oil, gas and electric furnaces.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools ensures equal access to all CTE courses. Accessibility accommodations will be provided as needed.

Certification
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Examinations-Levels I, II, & III, Core and Universal; R410A Reclamation Safety Certification; and HVAC Excellence Examinations-Electricity, Basic Refrigeration & Charging, and Air Conditioning
Parent Docs
Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating I Parent Doc 2021-2022
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Unit

The Nature of Technology 

 

1

HVAC Technology and Society

2

Design and Engineering in HVAC Technology

3

Applying Design Processes in HVAC Technology

2

Select and Apply  Technology in HVAC Technology

2

Focus

Technology is a varied field of study. Students will examine the definition and applications of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning {HVAC) and Refrigeration.

Technology is strong influence on society. Students will understand and describe the impacts of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning {HVAC) and Refrigeration.

Resources are the raw materials of a technological system. Selecting and applying them toward a HVAC solution is essential.

Technology is a tool to assist in solving complex HVAC problems. A systems approach is a framework to design solutions.

The role of technology is diverse. Identifying the role of technology in HVAC is essential to an improved understanding.

Transfer  

Goals
  • Bridge academic, employability, and technical skills to prepare students for emerging occupations.
  • Empower students to   be successful citizens, employees, and leaders in society. 
  • Foster student involvement in professional organizations, which strengthens collaboration and community.
  • Bridge academic, employability, and technical skills to prepare students  for emerging occupations. 
  • Empower students to be successful citizens, employees, and leaders in society. 
  • Foster student involvement in professional organizations, which strengthens collaboration and community.
  • Bridge academic,  employability, and technical skills to prepare students for emerging occupations. 
  • Empower students to be successful citizens, employees, and leaders in society. 
  • Foster student involvement in professional organizations, which strengthens collaboration and community.
  • Bridge academic,  
  • employability, and technical skills to prepare students for emerging occupations. 
  • Empower students to be successful citizens,  employees, and leaders in society. 
  • Foster student involvement in professional organizations, which strengthens collaboration and community.
  • Bridge academic,  
  • employability, and technical skills to prepare students for emerging occupations. 
  • Empower students to be successful citizens, employees, and leaders in society. 
  • Explore and pursue industry credentials through the integration of content and work-based learning (WBL).

Unit  

Learning  

Targets
  • Develop an understanding of HVAC throughout history. 
  • Identify the purpose and function of SkillsUSA. 
  • Describe the importance and contribution of  HVAC to society. 
  • Gain a historical perspective of HVAC and its  implications. 
  • Appreciate the value of career and technical student organizations through participation.
  • Identify impacts of  HVAC in the  designed world. 
  • Use the systems model approach to identify the process of HVAC. 
  • Appreciate the role of HVAC in improving the quality of life. 
  • Describe the multiple  pathways in the field of  HVAC. 
  • Categorize various types of HVAC and infrastructure.
  • Describe the changing states of matter.
  • Describe the refrigeration process and the basic refrigeration components.
  • Describe the relationship of pressures and fluids at saturation temperatures.
  • Demonstrate torch safety.
  • Connect pipe, using threaded joint.
  • Connect pipe, using cemented joint.
  • Connect tubing, using compression fitting.
  • Connect tubing, using flare fitting.
  • Utilize a systems approach to solve HVAC problems.
  • Measure voltages in electrical circuits.
  • Measure amperage in electrical circuits.
  • Measure resistance in electrical circuits.
  • Test electrical circuits for continuity.
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance on refrigeration systems.
  • Compare electrical problems to those that are mechanical.
  • Demonstrate use of a refrigeration manifold gauge.
  • Measure superheat and subcooling.
  • Repair a leak in a refrigerant circuit.
  • Identify various types of compressors.
  • Add oil to a compressor.
  • Adjust pressure to turn on an operating refrigeration system.
  • Adjust the temperature switch.
  • Replace a compressor.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of HVAC by earning an industry credential. 
  • Connect single-phase motors.
  • Reverse the rotation of a single-phase motor.
  • Troubleshoot the starting components of a single-phase motor.
  • Install a hard-start kit on a hermetic compressor.
  • Install a motor contactor.
  • Replace a start or a run capacitor.
  • Replace a starting relay.
  • Replace a motor overload protector.
  • Research an evolving  technology in HVAC. 
  • Research a career pathway in HVAC.