CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF NORTH TEXAS
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Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning
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Commercial HVAC Service I - A
Type of Class: Semester
17 Sessions/80 Hours
Prerequisite: English or Spanish Math & Reading test, OR Applied Construction Math class or ESL class.
NOTE: If the Math/Reading test is taken in Spanish, student must take an ESL test as well.
All testing must be completed no later than Friday January 12, 2024.
The course topics are Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation); Introduction to HVAC; Trade Mathematics; Basic Electricity; Basic Cooper & Plastic Pipe Practices; and Soldering & Brazing.
Note 1: EPA Section 608 Universal Certification is highly recommended to graduate from this program. EPA Exam is offered in Spring only.
Note 2: Graduation Requirement: Students enrolled in HVAC I-B will be required to take the EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Recovery Exams. This EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Recovery class is MANDATORY for all students enrolled in HVAC I-B, unless the student has already received the EPA Core and Type II Certification. Proof of EPA Certification is required.
Course: Applied Construction Math I
OR Course: Applied Construction Math I Spanish
OR Test: TABE Math - English
OR Test: TABE Math - Spanish
OR Test Out: Applied Construction Math
Req Test: TABE Reading - English
OR Test: TABE Reading - Spanish
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Commercial HVAC Service I - B
Type of Class: Semester
19 Sessions/88 Hours
The course topics are Basic Carbon Steel Piping Practices; Introduction to Cooling, Introduction to Heating; Air Distribution Systems; and EPA Training/ Testing.
Course: Commercial HVAC Service I - A
OR Course: Commercial HVAC Service I - A Spanish
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Commercial HVAC Service II - A
Type of Class: Semester
18 Sessions/80 Hours
Prerequisite: Commercial HVAC Service I-B
The course topics are: Metering Devises, Compressors, Refrigerants and Oils, Leak Detection, Evacuation, Recovery and Charging, Alternating Current, Sheet Metal Duct Systems, and Fiberglass & Flexible Duct Systems.
Note: EPA Section 608 EPA Core and Type II Certification is pre-requisite for students going into HVAC III-A. If you have not passed this section of the exam, you should register to retake the EPA Exam prior to the completion of HVAC Level II-B.
Course: Commercial HVAC Service I - B
OR Course: Commercial HVAC Service I - B Spanish
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Commercial HVAC Service II - B
Type of Class: Semester
18 Sessions/80 Hours
Prerequisite: Commercial HVAC Service Level II-A
The course topics are: Chimneys; Vents & Flues; Basic Maintenance; Heat Pumps; Commercial Airside Systems; and Air Quality Equipment.
Course: Commercial HVAC Service II - A
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Commercial HVAC Service III - A
Type of Class: Semester
18 Sessions/80 Hours
The course topics are Customer Relations; Fasteners, Hardware, and Wiring Terminations; Commercial Hydronic Systems; Control Circuit and Motor Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Cooling; and Troubleshooting Heat Pumps.
Course: Commercial HVAC Service II - B
Req Test: EPA Certification- Core
OR Test: EPA Certification - Universal
Req Test: EPA Certification - Type II
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Commercial HVAC Service III - B
Type of Class: Semester
18 Sessions/80 Hours
The course topics are Troubleshooting Accessories, Retail Refrigeration System, Customer Relations, Air Quality Equipment, Commercial Airside Systems, and Steam Systems.
Course: Commercial HVAC Service III - A
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Commercial HVAC Service IV - A
Type of Class: Semester
17 Sessions/80 Hours
Prerequisite: Commercial HVAC III-B
Course topics are: Construction Drawings & Specifications, Air Quality Equipment, Indoor Air Quality, Commercial Airside Systems, System Air Balancing, and Energy Conservation Equipment.
Course: Commercial HVAC Service III - B
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Commercial HVAC Service IV - B
Type of Class: Semester
18 Sessions/80 Hours
Prerequisite: Commercial HVAC Service Level IV-A
The course topics are: Fundamentals of Crew Leadership; Commercial/Industrial Refrigeration Systems; System Startup and Shutdown; Heating & Cooling System Design; Alternative and Specialized Heating and Cooling Systems.
Course: Commercial HVAC Service IV - A
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EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification Training & Exam
Type of Class: Short Term
1 Sessions/8 Hours
This course includes training and testing for Core, Types I, II, and III, required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Course topics include: Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification.
Lunch is included.
Test is available in English or Spanish. A Spanish supplement to the English student handbook is available, upon request.
Note 1: ATTENTION, STUDENTS ENROLLED IN COMMERCIAL HVAC
SERVICE I-A will receive this training and the exam in Commercial HVAC Service I-B. Enrollment is not needed in this class.
Note 2: The instructor highly recommends that students pick up and study their EPA Section 608 book at least 2 weeks prior to the start of class. A book will not be issued until the class is paid. Early registration is encouraged.
Note 3: Students will need to bring their EPA Section 608 Book to the class. Students possessing an EPA Refrigerant Recovery card for one or more types must present the card to the Instructor the day of class, otherwise the student will be required to take all four types.
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Non-Technical Fundamentals of HVAC Systems and Design
Type of Class: Short Term
13 Sessions/40 Hours
This course was designed for project managers, mechanical contractor
sales people, superintendents who oversee large work in the field,
technicians moving from the field to the office, or anyone who wants to
gain a better understanding of HVAC principles.
The primary objective of this course is to provide you with an understanding
of the fundamentals of HVAC equipment, controls, and design, and
covers topics such as: Refrigeration, Heat Transfer, and Psychrometrics;
Equipment Selection and Specifications; Heat Loss & Cooling Load
Calculations; Ductwork Sizing; Air Delivery Systems; Motors; and Controls.
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