CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF NORTH TEXAS

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Program Name:
COMMERCIAL HVAC SERVICE
 
Description of the Program

The HVAC levels one through four are all started in the Fall semester. NOTE: Semester “A” is the first semester of each level. Semester “B” is the second semester of each level. Topics such as: Basic Safety, Introduction to HVAC, Trade Mathematics, Basic Electricity, Fasteners, Hardware, and Wiring, Basic Copper & Plastic Pipe Practices, and Soldering & Brazing. Construction Drawings & Specifications, Indoor Air Quality, Energy Conversation Equipment, Commercial Airside Systems and Introduction to Air Distribution Systems.

 
Course Track
 
Scheduled Courses
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
Commercial HVAC Service I - A Oberle T E 5:00 PM 9:30 PM 8/20/2024 12/17/2024
Commercial HVAC Service II - A Benavides Jr M E 5:00 PM 9:15 PM 8/19/2024 12/16/2024
Commercial HVAC Service II - A Young T E 5:00 PM 9:30 PM 8/20/2024 12/17/2024
Commercial HVAC Service III - A Benavides Jr T E 5:00 PM 9:30 PM 8/20/2024 12/17/2024
Commercial HVAC Service IV - A Perez T E 5:00 PM 9:30 PM 8/20/2024 12/17/2024
 
Legend: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday, DFWEC=DFW Education Center, NLC=North Lake College Main Campus, Online=Web Based Course
 
Course Details
 
Commercial HVAC Service I - A
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $1,815.00
18 Sessions/80 Hours

All testing must be completed no later than Friday August 16, 2024. Prerequisite: English or Spanish Math or Applied Construction Math class; ESL test or class if taking the Math test in Spanish. The course topics include Basic Safety, Introduction to HVAC, Trade Mathematics, Basic Electricity, Fasteners, Hardware and Wiring, Basic Cooper & Plastic Pipe Practices, and Soldering & Brazing.
Note 1: EPA Section 608 Universal Certification is highly recommended to graduate from this program. 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.

PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
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
MATERIALS:
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification Stationary Equipment Study Guide 4th edition
$14.00 - Purchase Required
Calculator Scientific TI30XA
$17.00 - Purchase Required
Basic Safety V6.0 (Construction Site Safety Orientation) 00101
$34.00 - Purchase Required
HVAC Level 1 5th Ed.NCCERconnect + Paperback
$135.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
Commercial HVAC Service I - A Oberle T E 5:00 PM 9:30 PM 8/20/2024 12/17/2024

 

 

 
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.

PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Commercial HVAC Service I - A
OR Course: Commercial HVAC Service I - A Spanish
MATERIALS:
to be determined
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED FOR AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **

 

 

 
Commercial HVAC Service II - A
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $1,815.00
18 Sessions/80 Hours

Prerequisite: Commercial HVAC Service I-B
The course topics are: Metering Devices, 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.

PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Commercial HVAC Service I - B
OR Course: Commercial HVAC Service I - B Spanish
MATERIALS:
HVAC Level 2 5th Ed.NCCERconnect + Paperback
$175.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
Commercial HVAC Service II - A Benavides Jr M E 5:00 PM 9:15 PM 8/19/2024 12/16/2024
Commercial HVAC Service II - A Young T E 5:00 PM 9:30 PM 8/20/2024 12/17/2024

 

 

 
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.

PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Commercial HVAC Service II - A
MATERIALS:
to be determined
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED FOR AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **

 

 

 
Commercial HVAC Service III - A
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $1,815.00
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.

PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Commercial HVAC Service II - B
MANDATORY
Req Test: EPA Certification- Core
OR Test: EPA Certification - Universal
MANDATORY
Req Test: EPA Certification - Type II
MATERIALS:
HVAC Level 3 5th Ed.NCCERconnect + Paperback
$175.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
Commercial HVAC Service III - A Benavides Jr T E 5:00 PM 9:30 PM 8/20/2024 12/17/2024

 

 

 
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.

PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Commercial HVAC Service III - A
MATERIALS:
to be determined
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED FOR AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **

 

 

 
Commercial HVAC Service IV - A
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $1,815.00
18 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.

PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Commercial HVAC Service III - B
MATERIALS:
HVAC Level 4 5th Ed.NCCERconnect + Paperback
$175.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
Commercial HVAC Service IV - A Perez T E 5:00 PM 9:30 PM 8/20/2024 12/17/2024

 

 

 
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.

PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Commercial HVAC Service IV - A
MATERIALS:
to be determined
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED FOR AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **