California Community Colleges System Courses

HYDRONIC HEATING

Students will learn the basic principles of and equipment used in hydronic heating.

• California Community Colleges System
• 40 hours
• Paid Course

SHEET METAL FABRICATION

Students learn essential sheet metal fabrication as required in HVAC duct systems. Students build seams and selected common duct fittings.

• California Community Colleges System
• 40 hours
• Paid Course

AIR DISTRIBUTION & EFFICIENT DUCT DESIGN

Students develop an understanding of air flow characteristics and the proper design of duct systems.

• California Community Colleges System
• 40 hours
• Paid Course

MAINTAINING EFFICIENT OPERATION OF ELECTRIC COOLING & HEATING EQUIPMENT

Students learn to perform maintenance procedures required for efficient operation of HVAC systems.

• California Community Colleges System
• 40 hours
• Paid Course

HEAT PUMP EFFICIENT OPERATION & SERVICE

Students learn how heat pumps function to transfer heat in either direction and apply theory with actual components.

• California Community Colleges System
• 40 hours
• Paid Course

COOLING TOWERS, PUMPS & PIPING

Students develop an understanding of cooling towers, pumps, and condensing water circulation system requirements, using theory and system materials.

• California Community Colleges System
• 40 hours
• Paid Course

CHILLED WATER HVAC SYSTEMS & COMPONENTS

Students receive an introduction to the operation, maintenance and repair of chilled water systems.

• California Community Colleges System
• 40 hours
• Paid Course

PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Students gain an introduction to and experience in reading and interpretation of building plans and specifications, especially as related to mechanical systems and equipment.

• California Community Colleges System
• 40 hours
• Paid Course

HVAC ENERGY CODES & STANDARDS

Students are introduced to the California mechanical code, Building Energy Use Index, Title 24, and "Green" LEED construction, with particular attention to the role of HVAC service in energy conservat

• California Community Colleges System
• 40 hours
• Paid Course

INDOOR AIR QUALITY & ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Students will consider factors of indoor air quality versus energy efficiency, including airflow, filtration, air changes per hour, and humidity. Related HVAC equipment solutions, including economizer

• California Community Colleges System
• 40 hours
• Paid Course

INTRODUCTION TO DIRECT DIGITAL HVAC CONTROLS

Students are introduced to the components and principles that comprise a direct digital control system.

• California Community Colleges System
• 40 hours
• Paid Course

PNEUMATIC CONTROLS FOR HVAC SYSTEMS

Students apply theory using components of a pneumatic control system to develop a sound understanding of a pneumatic control system operation.

• California Community Colleges System
• 40 hours
• Paid Course

INVERTER, VRF & HEAT RECOVERY TECHNOLOGY

Students explore the components and principals that comprise inverter, variable refrigerant flow (VRF), and heat recovery systems as used in the HVAC industry.

• California Community Colleges System
• 40 hours
• Paid Course

INTRODUCTION TO TESTING ADJUSTING & BALANCING HVAC SYSTEMS

Students will gain an overview of the fundamental process of heat transfer and how pressures relate to air movement in HVAC systems.

• California Community Colleges System
• 40 hours
• Paid Course

AIRFLOW & PSYCHROMETRICS FOR TAB

Students will gain an overview of the purpose for commercial HVAC systems, the main characteristics of psychrometrics and methods to measure airflow in HVAC systems.

• California Community Colleges System
• 40 hours
• Paid Course