Industrial Technology - Air Conditioning Technician
Basic mechanical skills and repair techniques common to most fields of industrial maintenance. Topics include precision measuring instruments and general safety rules common in industry including lock-out/tag-out.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current. Explain atomic structure and basic values such as voltage current resistance and power; determines electrical values for combination circuits in direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) containing resistance inductance and capacitance; summarize the principles of magnetism; calculate voltage drop based on conductor length type of material and size and utilize electrical measuring instruments.
Additional course fee(s) required.
A basic study of HVAC and refrigeration controls; troubleshooting of control components; emphasis on use of wiring diagrams to analyze high and low voltage circuits; a review of Ohm's law as applied to air conditioning controls and circuits.
Additional course fees required
Tools and instruments used in the HVAC industry. Includes proper application, use and care of these tools, and tubing and piping practices.
Additional course fee(s) required
Certification training for HVAC refrigerant recovery, recycle, and reclaim. Instruction will provide a review of EPA guidelines for refrigerant recovery and recycling during the installation, service, and repair of all HVAC and refrigeration systems.
Additional course fee(s) required
A study of components, applications, and installation of mechanical air conditioning systems including operating conditions, troubleshooting, repair, and charging of air conditioning systems.
Additional course fee(s) required
Total Program Hours
18
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Northeast Texas region boasts a strong industrial base in manufacturing, fabrication, power generation, and warehousing and distribution. A shortage of skilled technicians in the industrial maintenance industry has created considerable opportunity for employment. Because of the high-tech technology used on today's equipment, there is an increasing demand for technicians with up-to-date skills. NTCC’s program trains qualified industrial maintenance technicians for excellent career opportunities. The Industrial Technology Program is self-paced, and students set their own schedules. Presentations, lessons and tests are available online, and the Skills Lab, where students practice hands-on skills, is open until 9:00 PM, Monday – Thursday.
