Description
This practical laboratory course focuses on applying control strategies to wire and operate HVAC equipment. Students develop a wide range of wiring diagrams, using actual HVAC units. They gain hands-on experience with heat pumps, oil, gas, and electric forced air HVAC systems. Typical lab projects include soldering, wiring, and ensuring proper refrigerant charging of A/C units and heat pumps. The course introduces basic sheet metal fabrication concepts and involves various sheet metal projects using both hand tools and heavier shop fabrication equipment commonly used in the creation of HVAC duct systems.