Program Goal and Outcomes
Program Goal: To prepare students for an entry-level career as an HVACR technician in the residential and light construction field.
Program Outcomes:
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Explain mathematical processes and use of formulas necessary for design, evaluation, and installation of HVACR systems
- Identify basic concepts in electricity, electrical circuits, electronics, and gas components in appliances and how to work with them safely
- Recognize safety procedures and established regulations related to workplace and job requirements
- Identify drawings, technical diagrams, and specification charts required for installation and repair of HVACR systems
- Define theories and processes for evaluating and installing electrical systems and controls
- List procedures for installing, inspecting, testing, repairing, and maintaining HVACR systems
- Recognize procedures for following government regulations regarding the conservation, recovery, and recycling of refrigerants
Instruction Set 1 (Delivered online only)
Starting Your Program
Succeed by learning how to use your Penn Foster program. Understand how to use your Student Portal. Access the Penn Foster Community and use it to find answers. Connect with Penn Foster on various social media sites.
Orientation to HVACR
In this course, you’ll review the uses, components, and types of indoor comfort-control systems. You’ll explore the types of jobs and the pay scales for comfort-control employees.
Instruction Set 2
Math and Electrical Basics for HVACR
In this course, you’ll get a general overview of the math skills and electrical knowledge required for a career in HVACR. You’ll study basic electrical terms and concepts such as power, voltage, and current. You’ll also review the math needed to perform electrical measurements, calculations, and conversions.
Instruction Set 3
Fundamentals of HVACR
In this course, you’ll study the need for a broad range of technical skills to work with heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems. You’ll also develop the ability to recognize and correctly employ the tools, equipment, and common materials used by HVACR technicians.
Digintal Textbook: Fundamentals of HVACR
Learning Aid: Troubleshooting Guide for Compressors
Instruction Set 4
Refrigeration Systems
The work performed by HVACR technicians is diverse and involves different applications of the fundamental concepts you’ve studied. The work also includes a wide range of air conditioning and refrigeration systems. This part of your program explains how those systems work and describes the major components, as well as the accessories used for the proper operation of systems with specific designs. This course discusses the many kinds of components you’ll encounter when servicing various types of refrigeration systems and what makes one type better suited for an installation than another. You’ll learn how to display good work practices, demonstrate care for the environment, and follow the law when handling refrigerants. Finally, this course discusses system servicing, evacuation, and charging.
Instruction Set 5
Electrical Systems
The ability to troubleshoot heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment electrical problems is an important aspect of the HVACR technician’s role. Troubleshooting involves reading schematic and pictorial diagrams, interpreting the information to isolate the problem and conduct the appropriate tests, and then replacing the correct component. To be effective in achieving the ultimate goal of correct diagnosis, you’ll need a firm grasp of electrical safety, basic electricity, and the proper use of test instruments.
Instruction Set 6
Residential and Light Commercial HVACR
In this course, you’ll describe how air-conditioning and heating systems are installed and serviced in residential and smaller commercial applications. You’ll also receive practical tips and instructions.
Instruction Set 7
HVACR System Design and Installation
In this course, you’ll explore how heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) play a huge role in designing residential and commercial spaces. You’ll study how HVACR is an integral part of all buildings and how taking into account issues like indoor air quality, duct design, and load calculations help make buildings a safer place to live and work. You’ll also discover the air conditioners, fans, and various systems and equipment that are in commercial buildings.
Instruction Set 8
Commercial Refrigeration Systems
This course focuses on refrigeration systems related to food preservation and processing, including ice machines. It provides a more general guide to the types of troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance work carried out by heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) technicians every day.
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