Foothill College Courses

Introduction to programmable controllers, alarm systems, telephone wiring, instrumentation, and high voltage testing.

• California Community Colleges System
• 96 hours
• Paid Course

In this course, apprentices will learn HVAC systems and control basics. Students undergo the 30-hour OSHA 30 training segment and receive OSHA 30 certification. Apprentices trained in foreman developm

• California Community Colleges System
• 96 hours
• Paid Course

A study of typical residential sheet metal flashing, waterproofing, ventilation, and HVAC systems. Development of installation techniques.

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

Fundamentals of electrical controls related to HVAC and refrigeration equipment. Students assemble and wire actual electrical components and controls.

• California Community Colleges System
• 108 hours
• Paid Course

Advanced principles of electric controls used for mechanical equipment in the HVAC industry. Students study control diagrams and further develop skills and service procedures used to troubleshoot elec

• California Community Colleges System
• 108 hours
• Paid Course

Provides students with a working knowledge of basic electricity, including AC/DC theory and Ohm's Law. Students will be expected to apply these theories in the laboratory using electronic and testing

• California Community Colleges System
• 99 hours
• Paid Course

Troubleshooting approaches for HVAC equipment problems, with diagnosis and repair. Testing and tracing of circuits; visual evaluations for electrical and mechanical HVAC equipment. Review and practice

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

This course is an introduction to energy and environmental technologies for the sheet metal and HVAC industry. It includes an introduction to California Title 24 requirements for HVAC systems, duct sy

• 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 gain an overview of common electrical terminology, electrical formulas, types of motors used in the HVAC industry and measuring rotational speed.

• California Community Colleges System
• 40 hours
• Paid Course

Calculus-based physics course develops a unified understanding of electric and magnetic fields, circuits, induction, and electromagnetic waves.

• California Community Colleges System
• 96 hours
• Paid Course

A comprehensive course covering the fundamentals of sonographic principles and protocols. Content includes description and acquisition of the major abdominal organs and vasculature, female reproductiv

• California Community Colleges System
• 60 hours
• Paid Course

Introduction to the role of the sonographer as a member of the health care team in a clinical setting. Patient and sonographer safety are discussed in addition to ethical practice and legal and regula

• California Community Colleges System
• 24 hours
• Paid Course

Healthcare professionals are introduced to human anatomy of the head and body cavities through transverse, sagittal, and coronal imaging planes, with a specific focus on sonographic, computed tomograp

• California Community Colleges System
• 36 hours
• Paid Course

The course includes physical principles of diagnostic ultrasound, wave characteristics, sound parameters, and review of mathematical skills. In addition, the course emphasizes topics including Doppler

• California Community Colleges System
• 24 hours
• Paid Course