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Building: RCA: HVAC
- Product ID
- dlmrrcah
- Training Time ?
- 109 to 218 minutes
- Language(s)
- English
- Video Format
- Standard Definition
- Required Plugins
- MasteryNet Player
- Lesson Interactions
- 14
- Quiz Questions
- 40
Overview
This training, based on national skill standards, explores everything from the basics of electricity, matter, energy, and heat to refrigeration system installation, start-up, and troubleshooting. A dedicated emphasis on safe work practices draws attention to important safety issues to be considered on the job.
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- Install on any SCORM LMS
- Rich multimedia presentation with interactions and quiz
- Print certificate and wallet card
- You have 30 days to complete the course
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Audience
This training is intended for all persons who have recently entered or are considering entering the Heating/Ventilating/Air Conditioning field within the Residential Construction Industry.
Topics
The course presents the following topical areas:
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The Science of HVAC
- Introduction
- HVAC Safety
- Matter
- Energy
- Thermodynamics
- Work and Power
- Heat
- Heat Transfer
- The Refrigeration Process
- Refrigeration Process - Relationships
- Wrapping It Up
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New System Installation
- Introduction
- Installation Basics
- Indoor and Outdoor Units
- Duct Systems
- Electrical Wiring
- Start Up
- Evacuation
- Charging The System
- Wrapping It Up
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Basic Electricity and Troubleshooting
- Introduction
- Electricity
- Electrical Motors: Stator and Rotor
- Electrical Motors: Capacitors
- Electrical Motors: Relays
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Wrapping It Up
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Heating and Air Quality
- Introduction
- Heating Basics
- Oil Burner With Hydronic System
- Steam Heating
- Hot Air Heating
- Gas Burners, Igniters & Chimneys
- Indoor Air Quality
- Air Filters
- Wrapping It Up
Intended Performance Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course you will be better prepared to:
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Understand the science of HVAC.
- Explain the function of the four major mechanical components in a refrigeration system.
- Choose the three methods of heat transfer.
- Discuss the differences between latent, sensible, and specific heat.
- Define refrigeration.
- Select the differerent ways to measure the AMOUNT of heat and the LEVEL of heat.
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Understand the new system installation.
- List the tools and equipment required to install an air-conditioning system.
- Explain how to choose the location of a condensing unit.
- Discuss the type and layout of ductwork.
- List the techniques for installing tubing on a new installation.
- Discuss the high and low voltage wiring required on a new installation.
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Understand basic electricity and troubleshooting.
- Define and explain the relationship between voltage, resistance, and current.
- Differenciate a motor from a generator.
- Discuss types and functions of motor relays.
- List capacitors types and their purposes.
- Select safety factors when working with electricity.
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Understand heating and air quality.
- List the features and advantages of hydronic heating.
- List the features and advantages of forced hot air heating.
- Choose the safety controls used for hydronic heating.
- Recognize the types of stearm heat system.
- List factors considered to maintain Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).
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