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HMEC 1320: Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
Effective date
September 2019
Department
Heavy Duty/Commercial Tranport
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to the diagnosis and repair of heating and air conditioning systems. Topics included are from the Industry Training Authority Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program sections G1, and G2. See: http://www.itabc.ca/sites/default/files/docs/partners/RTO/heavy-mechanicalfoundation-march-2014.pdf for more information.
This course is part of the full-time Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation program
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe Heating and Air Conditioning Fundamentals
- Diagnose and Repair Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 12.5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12.5
Total Hours: 25
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12.5
Total Hours: 25
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Percentages-STBC
Passing grade
70%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
50 |
Includes: quizzes, assignments and summative evaluation |
|
Lab Work |
50 |
Practical assignments (e.g., preparation, task completion, cleanup, document writing-service report) |
Course topics
- Principles of heating and air conditioning
- Design and operation of heating and air conditioning systems
- Chloro-fluoro-carbons
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.