HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning)

HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING (CIP Code: 47.0201)

The heating, ventilation & air conditioning (HVAC) industry has become an increasingly important part of our environment. Indoor environmental air quality is essential in residential, commercial and industrial applications. Many technological advances could not be accomplished without the HVAC specialist.

The HVAC program at North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC) consists of basic to advanced instruction in both the installation and servicing of residential systems. Students are trained in electrical principles, plumbing, oil and gas heating, air conditioning, heat pumps and basic refrigeration systems.

NMTCC's HVAC program has been granted accreditation by HVAC Excellence. As an accredited program, students who complete the HVAC program at NMTCC can now be fast tracked to higher entry level positions with some of North America's premier contractors.

Instructor: Mr. Dave McCauley (dmccauley@nmtcc.org)

Please see the tabs below for more detailed information about the program.

Program Overview and Outcomes

The HVAC program at North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC) consists of basic to advanced instruction in both the installation and servicing of residential HVAC systems. Students are trained in electrical principles, plumbing, oil and gas heating, air conditioning, heat pumps and basic refrigeration systems. NMTCC's HVAC program has been granted accreditation by HVAC Excellence. As an accredited program, students who complete the HVAC program at NMTCC can now be fast-tracked to higher entry-level positions with some of North America's premier contractors. Upon completing the program, students will be prepared to enter the workforce and be college-ready.

Career/College
Profile of a Graduate

Career/College

Potential Career Opportunities include:

Air Conditioning/Heat Pump Technician, Gas Heating Service Technician, Installation/Service Technician, Oil Heating Service Technician, Pipe Fitter Technician, Refrigeration Mechanic, Residential Heating/Cooling Technician

Potential Career Opportunities with Post-Secondary Education include:

Air Conditioning and Heating Engineer, Energy Management Control Engineer, Factory Service Representative, HVAC Specialist

Pathways to College:

PDE SOAR Agreements
Delaware County Community College
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Orleans Technical Institute
Luzerne County Community College
1:1 Articulation Agreement
Johnson College
St. Francis University
University of Northwestern Ohio

Profile of a Graduate

Industry Certifications

Cooperative Education Opportunities

Task List

A program task list is an instructional tool to measure the technical competency of a student. During your enrollment in the HVAC program you will be taught and assessed on the following tasks:

100 Introduction to HVAC/R

200 Basic Safety

300 Tools for HVAC/R

400 Blueprint Reading

500 Piping Practices

600 Basic Electricity

700 Introduction to Cooling

800 Introduction to Heating

900 Air Distribution Systems

1000 Introduction to Hydronic Systems

1100 Leak Detection, Evacuation, Recovery, and Charging

1200 Troubleshooting Heating

1300 Troubleshooting Cooling

1400 Heat Pumps

1500 Computer Fundamentals

Course Materials

Students must have these items the first day of school.

______ Long pants with a belt, and a plain cotton tee shirt

______ Work boots/hard soled leather shoes

______ Solar-powered calculator

______ Safety glasses

Program Fee: All students are also required to pay an activity fee of thirty-five dollars ($35) – (separate check made payable to “North Montco Technical Career Center” or payable online)

Safety rules and regulations will be reviewed and posted. Students are required to follow all rules and regulations. Students must wear school IDs at all times in the building. State law requires students to wear approved safety glasses in the lab area at all times. If your child already wears prescription glasses, another style of safety glasses is available to wear over his/her glasses. Long hair must be tied back and earrings, necklaces, or jewelry of any type are not permitted to be worn in the lab area. In addition, shorts, sneakers and sandals are not permitted at any time.

See below for a list of tools, uniforms and safety items required for the HVAC program:

Uniform Requirements:

Work pants (not jeans, sweatpants, shorts, etc.)
Uniform shirt, sweatshirt (Purchase uniform here)
Leather shoes or work boots (no sneakers)
Safety glasses (multipack recommended)
Gloves

Tool list/school supplies with approximate cost:

25' tape measure $10
Solar powered calculator $5
Digital multimeter (juniors and seniors) $150
Activity fee $35
2" white binder, dividers, sheet protectors $10

Tools:

Misc. tools: 1/4" nut driver, 5/16th nut driver, fourway screwdriver
Electrical side and diagonal cutters
Electrical wire strippers (good quality pair recommended)
Channel lock pliers
Adjustable wrench and torpedo level
Utility knife
Thermostat screwdrivers (adjustable)
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Regular screwdriver
Small tool pouch to hold tools (a large bag may not fit in student's locker)
Black Sharpie markers
Pencils
Coated cloth gloves

Certification fees with approximate cost:

HVAC Excellence Certification (Heat Plus) $50
OSHA 10 hour safety certification $25
HVAC System Performance certification $25
EPA 608 certification - senior year $30

Textbooks / Learning Management System / Communication

Textbooks and assignments will be accessed through our Canvas learning management system. The textbooks used in class are:

· Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 20^th edition, Goodheart-Willcox Publisher

· Various Manufacturer Videos, Manuals, and training materials.

NMTCC provides students with a Google Account and a Canvas account. To access these accounts see below for links, and username and password format:

Google account: https://www.gmail.com

Canvas account: https://nmtcc.instructure.com/login/canvas

Username: (first initial) (last name) (2 digit Graduation yr)@students.nmtcc.org

Password: 9-digit student ID number (found on back of ID card)

Example: username: jdoe24@students.nmtcc.org

password: 000012345

Classroom Expectations

Daily Class Procedures

A typical day in the HVAC program:

The students will proceed into the locker room, where they will have 5 minutes to change into their uniform and arrive back in the classroom. An approximately 15-minute lesson in the classroom will then begin. This could be followed by a demonstration in the lab. The students will practice the skill or complete the classroom assignments.

Classroom Rules

1. Students are to be on time

2. Students are to be respectful to the teacher as well as their fellow students

3. When in the classroom, completing work, students are expected to work without talking or acting out.

4. In the lab, the students must wear the proper PPE while working in the lab. The students are to be working as if they were on a job site, focused and performing their task. Horseplay is a safety violation and is not permitted in the lab.

Discipline Procedures:

Each discipline infraction will result in points deducted from your work ethic grade. Common Infractions: Horseplay, Disruptive Classroom Behavior, Incomplete Uniform each day (Safety Glasses), Leaving Class Early, Use of Phone (Students are to secure phones in the locker, No Earbuds (Safety Issue). Multiple or severe infractions will increase the loss of points and include further disciplinary measures such as contacting home and referral to the Dean of Students.

Safety

Safety is not an option! Safety is YOUR responsibility! Students are required to follow all rules and regulations. In addition to following all NMTCC’s listed and/ or posted safety and MSDS Policies, refer to the specific equipment manufacturer’s user, operator, or consumer guides and or shop manuals for complete safety details when using any equipment. Students are not permitted to use any equipment or tools unless they have received and have documented they have received the appropriate safety instruction. Safety glasses as well as any other necessary PPE are required in the lab at all times.

Potential Safety Hazards:

Various liquid and gas chemicals
Flammable chemicals
Accelerants
(Inert) gasses
Sharp objects

Physical Criteria

Grading Policy

Knowledge grades are based on the assignments in Canvas. The assignments have due dates (all necessary IEP accommodations are provided). Knowledge grades are 30% of the grade.

Skill grades are based on the effort and skill development in the lab. As students improve their skills and techniques, their skill grades increase. Skill grades are 40% of the grade.

Work Ethics are graded daily based on attendance, classroom or lab behavior, and safety policies. Work ethic is 30% of the grade.

Attendance Policy

Due to the amount of work it takes to complete some of the assignments, your attendance is essential to get the most out of your learning experience. If you are going to be absent or late, please have your parent or guardian call the school or bring in a note. Students who are absent will receive a Work Ethic grade of "0" for the day. If the absence is excused, the student will receive a Work Ethic grade of a "5" with an opportunity to make up the assignment and have their Work Ethic grade changed to a "10". Students who are late will receive a Work Ethic grade of a "5" for the day. If the lateness is excused, the student will receive a Work Ethic grade of a "5" with an opportunity to make up the assignment and have their Work Ethic grade changed to a "10".

Senior Portfolio

Every student must complete a Senior Portfolio. Portfolios will be created by following the sequence of grade-level assignments. Senior Portfolio artifacts will be graded per program expectations and assignment criteria and be included in the marking period grade for which the assignment is due. Portfolios will be housed in their Google Drive. Students will be able to take the portfolios with them or have access to them after graduation.

Honors Course

Students have the opportunity to enroll in the Honors level course of their CTE program. The Honors course is for 12th-grade students who have demonstrated a high level of interest and achievement in their program and who aspire to an advanced level of learning. Students in the Honors course will be exposed to individualized industry-related advanced work, rigorous study of CTE subject matter with embedded academic content, and practical application of knowledge and skills to work-based situations. Students must meet the required prerequisites and submit a completed Academic Teacher Recommendation form during their 11th-grade year to be considered for the Honors level course.

Prerequisites:
100% of POS Tasks
GPA of >90% in CTE program
GPA of >80% in academic courses
Recommendation Form completed by academic teacher

Specific Industry Certification:
·        OSHA 10 Construction Course
·        608 EPA Refrigerant Certification
·        Gastite/Flashield CSST Certification
·        Tracpipe/Counterstrike CSST Certification

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