MCCCD Program Description

HVAC Installation

Course: HVA120

First Term: 2021 Fall

Lec + Lab 4.0 Credit(s) 6.0 Period(s) 6.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T- Lab Load

Description: Introduction to installation of residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Includes startup and verification of proper equipment operation.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards related to installing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and equipment. (I) 2. Demonstrate appropriate oral and written communication skills. (I-X) 3. Demonstrate professionalism and conduct in the workplace. (I-X) 4. Install high-voltage power for HVAC systems. (II) 5. Interpret installation and start-up manuals and construction drawings. (II-X) 6. Install low-voltage power and residential controls for HVAC systems. (III) 7. Install refrigerant piping on an HVAC system. (IV) 8. Install gas piping on HVAC heating systems. (V) 9. Install condensate drain piping on HVAC systems. (VI) 10. Install a packaged HVAC system. (VII) 11. Install a split HVAC system. (VIII) 12. Install an air distribution system according to industry standards. (IX) 13. Perform startup procedures on various HVAC systems. (X)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Safety A. Codes B. Handling and disposal of hazardous materials C. Personal protective equipment requirements D. Equipment rigging II. High voltage power A. Service panels and circuit breakers B. Fused and non-fused disconnects C. Branch circuits III. Low voltage power A. Transformers B. Thermostats C. Factory and field wiring IV. Refrigerant piping A. Types of refrigerant piping B. Brazing and leak testing C. Insulation and protection V. Natural or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) gas piping A. Types of gas piping B. Threading, fitting, and leak testing C. Insulation and protection VI. Condensate drain piping A. Types of drain piping B. Selection of material C. Heat pump defrost cycle VII. Packaged systems A. Design types of packaged systems B. Rooftop or ground installation C. Replacement VIII. Split systems A. Design types of split systems B. Air handler installation C. Replacement IX. Air distribution systems A. Design types of air distribution systems B. Duct material and differentials C. Duct fittings D. Pipe and fittings E. Registers and grilles F. Equipment or tools 1. Incline manometer 2. Velometer 3. Other electronic and analog devices G. Testing 1. Blower door 2. Flow hood X. Equipment startup A. Multiple procedures B. Installation manuals C. Startup documentation D. Refrigerant recovery, recycling, and reclaiming 1. Recovery machine and tanks 2. Recovery procedure 3. Recycling and reclamation of used refrigerant 4. Proper disposal of contaminated refrigerant 5. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 609 test and license

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 23, 2021

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.