HVAC Outcomes
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (Residential) Award Outcomes
- Install HVAC equipment compliant with local codes.
- Employ the skills to service and repair HVAC equipment in a timely and cost efficient manner.
- Practice human relation skills with the diverse population requiring the services of HVAC technicians.
- Complete the Environmental Protection Agency certification to handle refrigerants.
- Demonstrate basic tool usage.
- Apply mathematical, reading, and communication skills essential to the HVAC service industry.
- Integrate a commitment to ethical and professional behavior in all activities.
- Distinguish quality standards of products commonly used in professional HVAC operations.
- Exhibit knowledge and hands-on ability to perform electrical repairs in an efficient and safe manner.
- Exhibit knowledge and hands-on ability to perform soldering and brazing techniques in a safe manner.
- Demonstrate the ability to meet the award requirements to achieve a Minnesota Boiler’s License.
- Exhibit knowledge of safety equipment used in the HVAC field.
- Pass the State of Minnesota 2nd Class C Boiler License.
- Obtain the EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Handling License.
- Replace refrigerant system components.
- Troubleshoot, service, and maintain electrical motors.
- Troubleshoot, service, and calibrate control circuits for refrigeration and A/C equipment.
- Troubleshoot, service, and maintain gas heating equipment.
- Perform combustion test on gas heating equipment.
- Replace heating systems components, burners, and valves.
- Adjust service and maintain water systems for HVAC and refrigeration equipment, pumps, valves, and heat exchangers.
- Adjust, troubleshoot, service, and maintain airflow systems for HVAC equipment, V.A.V. economizers, and air handlers.
- Use computers and microprocessors to operate, control, and troubleshoot HVAC equipment.
- Install HVAC and refrigeration equipment to code and manufacturer’s specifications.
- Solve problems using analytical thinking.
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