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Major: 5423
Effective Term: 2015 Fall   

Award: CCL  
Total Credits: 34-66
CIP Code: 46.0502
Instructional Council: Occupational Administrators
GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: 47-2152


Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Construction Trades: Pipe Trades - Pipefitter - Refrigeration program is designed to provide knowledge and skills in the pipefitting-refrigeration trade. Course work includes piping systems, environmental systems, package units and large tonnage refrigeration units for commercial and industrial facilities.





Required Courses
Students should select from thirty-four (34) to sixty-six (66) credits from the following courses based on their apprenticeship standing upon program enrollment and in consultation with Apprenticeship Program Coordinator:

+ FAC/HVA101 Refrigeration Applications and Components I 2
+ FAC/HVA101LL Refrigeration Applications and Components I Lab 1
+ ELC/FAC/HVA105 Electricity for Industry 3
+ ELC/FAC/HVA105LL Electricity for Industry Lab 1
+ ELC/FAC/HVA115 Motors, Controls and Wiring Diagrams 3
+ ELC/FAC/HVA115LL Motors, Controls and Wiring Diagrams Lab 1
+ FAC/HVA210 Facilities Air Conditioning Systems 3
+ FAC/HVA210LL Facilities Air Conditioning Systems Lab 1
+ PFT101 Tools, Safety and Math 6
+ PFT101AA Trade Safety 2
+ PFT101AB Trade Tools 2
+ PFT101AD Trade Calculations 2
+ PFT102 Basic Piping and Applications 6
+ PFT102AA Basic Piping and Applications I 2
+ PFT102AB Basic Piping and Applications II 2
+ PFT102AC Basic Piping and Applications III 2
+ IRW/PFT103 Science, Rigging and Hoisting 6
+ PFT103AA Science and Mechanics 2
+ PFT103AB Rigging and Cranes 2
+ PFT103AC Hoisting and Intermediate Fitting Projects 2
+ PFT104AA Torch Cutting Fundamentals 2
+ PFT112 HVAC I 6
+ PFT113 Isometric Drawing 6
+ PFT113AA Isometric Drawing I 2
+ PFT113AB Isometric Drawing II 2
+ PFT113AC Isometric Drawing III 2
+ PFT202 Chiller Diagnostics I 6
+ PFT205 HVAC II 6
+ PFT207 Pneumatic Controls 6
+ PFT210 HVAC III 6
+ PFT213 Pipefitters-Refrigeration Journeyman Examination Review, Application and Customer Relations 6
 Credits: 34-66

Program Competencies
1. Analyze system design and operation of a refrigeration system. (FAC101, FAC101LL, PFT101, PFT101AA, PFT101AB, PFT101AD, PFT102, PFT102AA, PFT102AB, PFT102AC, IRW/PFT103, PFT103AA, PFT103AB, PFT103AC, PFT112)
2. Analyze system design and operation of an air conditioning system. (ELC/FAC/HVA105, ELC/FAC/HVA105LL, FAC/HVA210, PFT202)
3. Evaluate electronic devices specific to facilities maintenance. (ELC/FAC/HVA105, ELC/FAC/HVA105LL, PFT112)
4. Interpret wiring diagrams and analyze motor control electrical problems. (ELC/FAC/HVA115, ELC/FAC/HVA115LL)
5. Analyze electrical wiring design and operational malfunctions related to service and maintenance of refrigeration/air conditioning systems. (ELC/FAC/HVA115, ELC/FAC/HVA115LL, PFT202)
6. Analyze system design and operation of a hydronic heating and cooling system. (FAC/HVA210, FAC/HVA210LL)
7. Demonstrate pipe joining methods and describe their use in the field. (PFT102, PFT102AA, PFT102AB, PFT102AC, IRW/PFT103, PFT103AA, PFT103AB, PFT103AC)
8. Calculate heating and cooling loads based on the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). (IRW/PFT103, PFT103AA, PFT103AB, PFT103AC)
9. Safely use hoists, hoisting equipment, and hoisting signals. (IRW/PFT103, PFT103AA, PFT103AB, PFT103AC)
10. Explain the impact of plumbing, mechanical, building, and electrical codes as it relates to job functions in the industrial field. (PFT112)
11. Demonstrate safe soldering and brazing techniques in all positions. (PFT112)
12. Describe special emergency procedures which apply to hazardous chemicals. (PFT112)
13. Review the types of refrigeration and air conditioning expansion devices and describe the functions and application of each. (PFT112)
14. Describe correct installation procedures for thermostatic expansion valves. (PFT112)
15. Arrange and install piping and piping materials in a refrigeration/air conditioning system. (PFT112)
16. Test, evacuate, and charge a refrigeration system. (PFT112)
17. Read, interpret, and draw diagrams, shop drawings, and related views used in the refrigeration trade. (PFT113, PFT113AA, PFT113AB, PFT113AC)
18. Create sections and isometric drawings for piping systems. (PFT113, PFT113AA, PFT113AB, PFT113AC)
19. Evaluate selected heating and cooling systems to determine proper air and water flow and maintain desired temperature and humidity. (PFT202)
20. Given maintenance problems common to solar heat systems, use manufacturer`s manuals to troubleshoot the problem. (PFT202)
21. Compare the construction and operation of steam and hot water boilers. (PFT205)
22. Given maintenance problems common to boilers, diagnose the problem and describe repair or replacement procedures required. (PFT205)
23. Demonstrate and describe procedures for boiler water testing and treatment. (PFT205)
24. Review the principles of combustion and methods of testing combustion efficiency and firing rates in oil and gas burners. (PFT205)
25. Describe the operation and function of difference pneumatic control devices. (PFT207)
26. Apply tools and procedures to installation and service problems on total pneumatic systems. (PFT207)
27. Perform routine compressor maintenance and repair including teardown, inspection, and start up. (PFT210)
28. Describe the typical instrumentation equipment employed in a facilities system and describe a systematic process for diagnosis and repair of service problems. (PFT213)
29. Discuss the importance of customer relations to a successful service operation. (PFT213)
30. Describe a systematic process for diagnosis and repair of service problems. (PFT213)
31. Demonstrate proper procedures for safe set up and use of oxy-acetylene torch and portable plasma cutting assemblies. (PFT104AA)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2013

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.





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