CLUSTER Engineering and Technical
COURSE Commercial Air Conditioning
WVEIS CODE 1608
Course Description:
This course introduces the student to the knowledge base and technical skills for all courses in the Commercial Air Conditioning concentration. Areas of study include mathematical concepts, technical writing skills, technical reading comprehension, career opportunities, personal and equipment safety, fabrication operations and compression refrigeration. Emphasis will be placed on career exploration, job seeking skills and personal and professional ethics. Safety instruction is integrated into all activities. Students will utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in laboratory activities to develop an understanding of course concepts, and teachers should provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to air conditioning occupations.
SKILL SETS
Commercial Evaporator
Commercial Condenser
Compressor Repair and Replacement
Metering Devices and Special System Component
Commercial Air Conditioning WVEIS 1608
Knowledge Objectives
1608.1 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· testing, servicing and installing commercial evaporators.
Performance Objectives
1608.2
1608.3
1608.4
1608.5 / Students will
· explain the operation of direct expansion evaporators.
· explain the operation of indirect expansion evaporators.
· describe single and multiple circuit evaporators.
· repair or replace evaporator coil.
Skill Set / Commercial Condenser
Knowledge Objectives
1608.6 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· testing, servicing and installing commercial condensers.
Performance Objectives
1608.7
1608.8
1608.9
1608.10 / Students will
· measure performance when servicing air cooled condensers.
· measure performance when servicing water cooled condensers.
· test condensers for leaks.
· evacuate and charge systems.
Skill Set / Compressor Repair and Replacement
Knowledge Objectives
1608.11 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· compressor testing and replacement.
Performance Objectives
1608.12
1608.13
1608.14
1608.15
1608.16
1608.17 / Students will
· differentiate types of compressors.
· recognize internal parts of compressors.
· identify special components of compressors.
· test compressor compression ratio.
· judge condition of compressor motor windings.
· measure for oil, acid and moisture.
Skill Set / Measuring Devices and Special System Component
Knowledge Objectives
1608.18 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· metering devices and special system components.
Performance Objectives
1608.19
1608.20
1608.21
1608.22
1608.23 / Students will
· compare and test metering devices.
· install sensing bulbs.
· perform system pump down procedures.
· perform electrical, mechanical and air flow testing and repair.
· identify types of pressure controls for specific applications.