HET 230 - Spring 2015
This course Introduces students to the basic principles, practices, operations, service and installation of split-system residential and commercial cooling equipment, as well as industrial refrigeration equipment. The function and operational characteristics of various types of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, the wiring of split-system equipment and safety procedures are also studied. Students will be exposed to topics such as electric controls including but not limited to thermostats, defrost controls, relays and contactors, as well as capacitors, power distribution, motors, protective devices, system malfunction diagnosis, corrective procedures and the refrigerants used in the split-system industry. This course reinforces the use and operation of electrical and mechanical tests equipment, wiring diagrams and schematics, service manifolds, test equipment, flaring, soldering and brazing skills.
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- Date:
- 2015-01-13
- Primary Material Type:
- Hybrid/Blended Course
- Institution:
- College of Lake County
- Project Name:
- IGEN (Illinois Green Economy Network) Career Pathways
- Funding Source:
- TAACCCT Round 1
- Subjects:
- split-system residential and commercial cooling equipment, industrial refrigeration equipment, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, wiring, electric controls, electrical and mechanical tests equipment, wiring diagrams and schematics, service manifolds, test equipment, flaring, soldering, brazing skills
Industry / Occupation
- Industry Partner:
- Each IGEN Consortium college has established an Industry Advisory Group as part of their Career and Technical Education program. Advisory Group members contribute to the design, development and delivery of CTE courses including those developed through this TAACCCT grant. The members also provide opportunities for work-based learning and job placements for program graduates.
- Industry Sector:
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (5419)
- Occupation:
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations -- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)
Education / Instructional Information
- Instructional Program:
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47)
- Educational Level of Materials:
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- 1st year Community College or equivalent
- Time Required:
- 16 weeks, one traditional college semester
- Language:
- English (United States)
- Interactivity Type:
- Mix of Active and Presentation.
- Quality Rubric:
- Other
- Quality Assurance Organization:
- SkillsCommons Editorial Board
- Quality Note:
- This curriculum underwent an independent third-party review for content, completeness, and quality. Please see attached quality review rubric.
- Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
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- Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
- Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
- Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
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- Course Note:
- Energy Audit AAS; CIP: 470201
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