CON2090 Climate Control Systems

Intermediate · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description: Students investigate common heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and principles and participate in the installation or maintenance of one of these systems.
Prerequisite: CON1010: Construction Tools & Materials
Parameters: Access to a building site and/or construction facility and to instruction from an individual with specialized training in sheet metal and climate control installation/service.
Supporting courses: CON1070: Building Construction

Outcomes The student will:

1 list and describe the major components of a typical HVAC system
- 1.1 research the methods heat is transferred; e.g., convection, radiation, gravity
- 1.2 identify the parts of a typical HVAC system
- 1.3 compare hot water with forced air heating
- 1.4 identify and describe the types of warm/cold air distribution systems; e.g., perimeter loop, radial, trunk, branch
- 1.5 explain how heating systems are sized, how the number of outlets is calculated and how locations are determined
- 1.6 examine a typical heating system and determine how room temperatures are regulated
- 1.7 explain the effects on air quality when there is a lack of ventilation
- 1.8 describe the cost effectiveness of heating with various fuels
2 prepare a preventive maintenance schedule for an HVAC system
- 2.1 identify the service routines that should be followed for a heating and cooling system
- 2.2 prepare a service schedule for the HVAC component
3 service or install an HVAC system
- 3.1 prepare a layout for a part of an HVAC system
- 3.2 assist in the installation of an HVAC system
- 3.3 service a component of an HVAC system
4 demonstrate basic competencies
- 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 4.1.1 communicate
  - 4.1.2 manage information
  - 4.1.3 use numbers
  - 4.1.4 think and solve problems
- 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 4.2.2 be responsible
  - 4.2.3 be adaptable
  - 4.2.4 learn continuously
  - 4.2.5 work safely
- 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 4.3.1 work with others
  - 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
- 5.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
- 5.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities