Columbia Area Career Center
Professional & Community Education
4203 S. Providence Road
Columbia, MO 65203
HVAC Theory, Operation & Maintenance/EPA Exam
15FT305
(August 24, 2015 – December 16, 2015)
93 Hours
The mission of the Professional and Community Education Department of the Columbia Area
Career Center is to provide the best career training, technical education, enrichment courses
and literacy program in the state.
As a part of Columbia Public Schools system, the Professional and Community Education
Department of the Columbia Area Career Center provides the following services:
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Career skill development and training
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Specialized programs in health occupations, business, and technical programs
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Personal enrichment courses
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GED/HiSet and literacy programs
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Customized company training
Mission Statement:
CACC: Columbia Area Career Center prepares students to make a difference in the world by
emphasizing academic and professional excellence. Our program instills the importance of
ethical leadership and social responsibility. We are committed to helping students develop the
background knowledge and skills needed in preparation for their career in HVAC.
Course Description:
Our HVAC Theory, Operation & Maintenance/EPA Exam Program is a classroom/shop-based,
instructor-led program that is comprised of 93 hours of classroom, shop and lab instruction.
Students learn the basic practices and principles of heating, ventilation, electrical theory, air
conditioning, refrigeration, maintenance controls for residential-sized and light commercial
systems.
Course Objectives:
After successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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Operate safely in their shop/work environment.
Understand the basics of electricity
Understand electrical components and their symbols
Wiring Diagrams
Electrical Troubleshooting
Understand the theory and process of gas heating
Principles of Gas Combustion
Gas Furnaces
9. Air Conditioning, refrigeration cycle, temperature and pressure
10. EPA Section 608 Technician Certification
Methods of Instruction:
Methods may include the following: reading, written assignments, lectures, lab assignments,
DVD/CD-ROM, tours of industrial facilities, text book reading, cooperative and collaborative
learning in group activities and exams. Monthly student-instructor conferences may be used to
update students on their progress.
Required Textbooks:
The textbooks for this course are included in the price.
General Training Electricity II, Module 1: Introduction to Electricity, Carrier Corp. 022201(11/99)
General Training Electricity II, Module 2: Electrical Components and their Symbols, Carrier
Corp. 022-203 (11/99)
General Training Electricity II, Module 3: Wiring Diagrams, Carrier Corp. 022-205 (11/99)
Tech Service Training, Electrical Troubleshooting, SK14-01 020-057 (94)
General Training Heating II, Module 1: Introduction to Gas Heating, Carrier Corp. 022-301 0396
General Training Heating II, Module 2: Principals of Gas Combustion, Carrier Corp. 022-303
0396
General Training Heating II, Module 3: Gas Furnaces, Carrier Corp. 022-305 0396
General Training Air Conditioning I, Module 1: Introduction to Air Conditioning, Carrier Corp.
022-001 0291/0494C
General Training Air Conditioning I: Module 2: Temperature and Pressure, Carrier Corp. 0220003 91/1194D
General Training Air Conditioning I, Module 3: Refrigeration Cycle, Carrier Corp. 022-005
0291/1002C
General Training Air Conditioning I, Module 4: Systems, Carrier Corp. 022-007 91A/0195
Module 0200: EPA Section 608 Technician Certification Stationary Equipment Study Guide 3rd
edition, AHRI Testing Services
Compilation of Course Grade:
A grade of 70% (C) must be obtained for successful completion of this course. Course grade is
based upon quizzes, tests and lab/shop projects. A comprehensive final exam will be given at our
computer lab via ESCO testing for the EPA 608 Handlers Exam.
Grading Scale:
90 - 100% = A
80 - 90% = B
70 - 80% = C
60 – 70% = D
Below 60% = F
CACC Professional and Community Education Policy on Academic Conduct:
Cheating, plagiarizing or any other example of academic misconduct will result in a grade of
zero being given for the associated work. Multiple offenses will require a meeting before the
Professional and Community Education committee for further penalties and/or possible
dismissal.
Non Discrimination Policy:
The Columbia Public School District doesn’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or use of lease protected by the
Family and Medical Leave Act, in its programs, activities, or with regard to employment. The
Columbia Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries regarding Columbia
Public Schools compliance with IDEA and Section 504 regulations should contact the offices at
1818 West Worley, Columbia MO, 65203, (573) 214-3463.
Attendance:
The most important part of your education takes place in the classroom/shop. Students are
expected to attend every class meeting. Any student not attending class is required to call (573)
214-3803 before 5pm. Any calls after 5pm, should be made to the evening supervisors at (573)
239-2848. Leave a message for your instructor and Workforce Development Coordinator. A
minimum of 95% attendance is required for all of our students. Grades are important but many
shops and businesses are looking for students that have 100% attendance. As an employer, would
you rather have a “B”/”C” student that showed up every day or do you want an “A” student that
only has 85% attendance. There is a direct correlation between attendance and grades.
Businesses “pay the bills” with your attendance and you are a direct reflection of our welding
program. You must have determination and ambition to succeed as a welder. Showing up on
time and every day is a key element to your success.
You must provide us with documentation for your absences! We need documentation in writing
why you missed class by the next class session. If you’re sick please get a notice/letter from your
doctor’s office so we can properly document your excused absence.
Student Handbook
The Adult Student Handbook will be given to you on the first night of class. If you lose your first
copy and would like a new one, you may visit the Professional and Community Education Office
during office hours. The Adult Student Handbook is also available on our website at
www.career-center.org/adult.
Faculty:
Steven Oetker
HVAC Instructor
[email protected]
Aaron Tate
Workforce Development Coordinator
Phone: (573) 214-3803 ext. 29430
Email: [email protected]
Course Schedule:
08/24/15
08/26/15
08/31/15
09/02/15
09/07/15
09/09/15
09/14/15
09/16/15
09/21/15
09/23/15
09/28/15
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10/26/15
10/28/15
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11/04/15
11/09/15
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11/16/15
11/23/15
11/25/15
11/30/15
12/02/15
12/07/15
12/09/15
12/14/15
12/16/15
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Intro. to Safety/Work Environment/Fire Prevention
Safety/Job-related Health
Basics of Electricity
Basics of Electricity
No Class
Electrical Components
Electrical Symbols
Wiring Diagrams
Electrical Troubleshooting
Introduction to Heating
Theory and Process of Gas Heating
Theory and Process of Gas Heating
Theory and Process of Gas Heating
Principles of Gas Combustion
Principles of Gas Combustion
Gas Furnaces
Gas Furnaces
Lab - Electrical Wiring, Gas Heating and Furnaces
Introduction to Air Conditioning
Introduction to Air Conditioning
Refrigeration Cycle
Refrigeration Cycle
Temperature and Pressure
Temperature and Pressure
Temperature and Pressure
Lab - Air Conditioning
No Class
Lab - Air Conditioning
Lab - Refrigeration Cycle
EPA Section 608 Review
EPA Section 608 Review
EPA Section 608 Review
EPA Section 608 Test