Foothill College Courses

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

• California Community Colleges System
• 40 hours
• Paid Course

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

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

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

• California Community Colleges System
• 40 hours
• Paid Course

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

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

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

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

• California Community Colleges System
• 40 hours
• Paid Course

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

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

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

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

Students will continue to explore methods of testing, adjusting and balancing HVAC systems. More complex systems will be explored, using applicable measuring equipment. Written reports will be produce

• California Community Colleges System
• 40 hours
• Paid Course

Students will gain an introductory overview of TAB in the HVAC industry. Students will be able to describe human comfort and HVAC industry process needs.

• California Community Colleges System
• 40 hours
• Paid Course

Students obtain 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