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State
Board Approval Date: |
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Implementation
Date: |
Fall
2004 |
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Last
Updated: |
May
10, 2004 |
Air Conditioning Technology,
Degree
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SPECIFIC PROGRAM
STANDARDS | |
Standard Number: AI03-02-01
(Admission Requirements)
Statewide admission requirements are
implemented for the Air
Conditioning Technology, Degree program.
Admission
refers to regular admission into a degree program.
Statewide
program admission requirements consider state and national occupational
licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution
develops and implements clearly stated degree program
admissions policies and procedures.
Admission
requirements are related to the functions of the Air Conditioning Technology,
Degree
profession.
The
institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Air Conditioning Technology,
Degree program
admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.
The
requirements for admission to the Air Conditioning Technology,
Degree program
are:
Attainment of 16 years of age;
achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and
completion
of application and related procedures
Admission
of transfer students to the Air Conditioning Technology program
is contingent upon their meeting the following
requirements:
regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited degree or granting institution; and
proper
completion of application and related procedures.
Standard Number: AI03-02-04
(Provisional Admission Requirements)
Statewide
provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Air
Conditioning Technology,
Degree
program.
Provisional
admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission
requirements of the program.
Provisionally
admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or
certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence
standard.
The
institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and
procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.
Provisional
admission to the Air Conditioning Technology,
Degree program
is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet
provisional admission requirements.
The
requirements for provisional admission to the Air Conditioning Technology,
Degree program
are:
attainment
of 16 years of age;
achievement
of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in
GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by
program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview
and assessment of student potential; and
completion
of application and related procedures.
All
Air Conditioning Technology,
Degree
program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular
admission requirements prior to graduation.
Provisionally
admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement Degrees do not
meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in
developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult
Education.
Standard Number: AI03-03-02
(Program Numbering System)
A Major
Code of AI03 and a CIP Code of 47.0201 are
applied to the Air Conditioning Technology,
Degree
program.
Assignment
of a statewide Major Code AI03 and CIP Code 47.0201 to the
degree program
is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is
developed.
Each
/degree/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established
in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and
Adult Education.
Each
authorized /degree/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP
Code.
Each
/degree/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all
other programs throughout the state that have the same Major
Code.
Each/degree/certificate programs having multiple
specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each
option.
Standard
Number: AI03-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)
The
Air Conditioning Technology,
Degree program
utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program
requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to
each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in
a developmentally valid sequence.
Programs
are assigned an identical Major Code AI03 and are consistent statewide. Each
specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a
statewide course identification code.
The Air Conditioning Technology,
Degree program is assigned a Major Code of
AI03, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number
statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to: Air Conditioning
Technology
The
Air Conditioning Technology, Degree program is a sequence of courses that
prepares students for careers in the air conditioning industry. Learning opportunities develop academic,
occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job
acquisition, retention, and advancement.
The program emphasizes a combination of air conditioning theory and
practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Air
Conditioning Technology degree and have the qualifications of an air
conditioning technician.
Course
Code |
General Core Course
Name |
Class
Hours |
D. |
P. OBI
Hours |
Weekly Contact
Hours |
Credit
Hours |
|
Composition
and Rhetoric I [P]
Program admission level
language competency or ENG 098 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 | |||
|
Technical
Communications [P] ENG 191 with C or
better |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 | |||
|
OR | ||||||||
|
Fundamentals of
Speech [P] Program admission level
language competency or ENG 098 |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) | |||
|
Composition and Rhetoric
II
|
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 | |||
|
OR | ||||||||
|
Introduction
to Humanities [P]
ENG 191 with C or
better |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) | |||
|
XXX
xxx |
Social/Behavior Sciences [P] Program
admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 | ||
|
College
Algebra [P]
Program admission level math
achievement |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 | |||
|
Precalculus [P]
MAT 191 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 | |||
|
OR | ||||||||
|
Introductory
Physics [P] MAT 191 or MAT
196 |
(4) |
(3) |
(0) |
(7) |
(5) | |||
|
Course
Code |
Occupational Course
Name |
Class |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit | ||
|
Industrial
Safety Procedures [P]
Provisional admission |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
|
Refrigeration
Fundamentals [P]
Provisional admission |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 | |
|
Principles
and Practices of Refrigeration [P]
ACT 100 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
10 |
7 | |
|
Refrigeration
Systems Components [P/C]
ACT 100, ACT 101 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
10 |
7 | |
|
Electrical
Fundamentals [P]
Provisional admission |
5 |
2 |
3 |
10 |
7 | |
|
Electrical
Motors [P/C]
ACT 103 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
7 |
4 | |
|
Electrical
Components [P/C]
ACT 103 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
8 |
5 | |
|
Electric
Control Systems and Installation [P/C]
ACT 105 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
7 |
4 | |
|
Air
Conditioning Principles [P/C]
ACT 102 |
6 |
4 |
0 |
10 |
8 | |
|
Air
Conditioning Systems Installation [P/C]
ACT 102, ACT 106 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
3 | |
|
Troubleshooting
Air Conditioning Systems [P/C]
ACT 108 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
10 |
7 | |
|
Gas
Heating Systems [P/C] ACT
106 |
2 |
2 |
6 |
10 |
5 | |
|
Heat
Pumps and Related Systems [P/C]
ACT 102, ACT 106 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
10 |
6 |
|
Introduction
to Microcomputers [P]
Provisional admission |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 | |
|
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XXX
xxx |
Occupational
Electives from the following |
0+ |
0+ |
0+ |
0+ |
8 |
ACT
200 |
Design
and Application of Light Commercial Air
Conditioning
|
(3) |
(2) |
(0) |
(5) |
(4) |
ACT
201 |
Light
Commercial Air Conditioning Control Systems
|
(3) |
(2) |
(0) |
(5) |
(4) |
ACT
202 |
Light
Commercial Air Conditioning Systems Operation
[P/C]
ACT
200 |
(6) |
(4) |
(0) |
(10) |
(8) |
ACT
204 |
Residential
Systems Design [P/C]
ACT 111 |
(4) |
(6) |
(3) |
(13) |
(8) |
ACT
205 |
|
(4) |
(0) |
(0) |
(4) |
(4) |
ACT
206 |
Air
Distribution Systems for Residential Air
Conditioning
[P]
ACT 102 |
(3) |
(2) |
(0) |
(5) |
(4) |
ACT
208 |
Commercial
Refrigeration Design
[P] ACT 111 |
(3) |
(2) |
(0) |
(5) |
(4) |
ACT
209 |
Commercial
Refrigeration Application
|
(4) |
(8) |
(0) |
(12) |
(8) |
ACT
210 |
Trouble
Shooting and Servicing Commercial Refrigeration
[P/C]
ACT
206 |
(3) |
(2) |
(0) |
(5) |
(4) |
Program
Final Exit Point
Air Conditioning Technology,
Degree
110 minimum
quarter hours credit required for graduation
The
Air Conditioning Technology,
Degree program
must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on
Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges (COC).
General
Information
Air Conditioning Technology,
Degree Program Curriculum
Model
The
standard curriculum for Air Conditioning Technology,
Degree program
is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program is given
below with area of specialization. Technical college may implement the
Air
Conditioning Technology,
Degree program
by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence
designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.
Course
Code |
Course
Name |
Class
Hours |
D. |
P. OBI
Hours |
Weekly Contact
Hours |
Credit
Hours |
|
Refrigeration
Fundamentals |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
|
Industrial
Safety Procedures |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 | |
|
Composition
and Rhetoric I |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 | |
|
College
Algebra |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 | |
|
Introduction
to Microcomputers |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
|
|
Total |
11 |
6 |
0 |
17 |
19 |
Course
Code |
Course
Name |
Class
Hours |
D. |
P. OBI
Hours |
Weekly Contact
Hours |
Credit
Hours |
|
Principles
and Practices of Refrigeration |
5 |
2 |
3 |
10 |
7 | |
|
Refrigeration
Systems Components |
5 |
2 |
3 |
10 |
7 | |
|
Technical
Communications
|
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 | |
|
OR | ||||||
|
Fundamentals
of Speech |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) | |
|
|
Total |
15 |
4 |
6 |
25 |
19 |
Course
Code |
Course
Name |
Class
Hours |
D. |
P. OBI
Hours |
Weekly Contact
Hours |
Credit
Hours |
|
Electrical
Fundamentals |
5 |
2 |
3 |
10 |
7 | |
|
Electrical
Motors
|
2 |
2 |
3 |
7 |
4 | |
|
Electrical
Components |
3 |
2 |
3 |
8 |
5 | |
|
|
Total |
10 |
6 |
9 |
25 |
16 |
Course
Code |
Course
Name |
Class
Hours |
D. |
P. OBI
Hours |
Weekly Contact
Hours |
Credit
Hours |
|
Electric
Control Systems and Installation |
2 |
2 |
3 |
7 |
4 | |
|
Air
Conditioning Principles |
6 |
4 |
0 |
10 |
8 | |
|
Air
Conditioning Systems Installation |
2 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
3 | |
|
|
Total |
10 |
6 |
6 |
22 |
15 |
Course
Code |
Course
Name |
Class
Hours |
D. |
P. OBI
Hours |
Weekly Contact
Hours |
Credit
Hours |
|
Troubleshooting
Air Conditioning Systems |
5 |
2 |
3 |
10 |
7 | |
|
Gas
Heating Systems |
2 |
2 |
6 |
10 |
5 | |
|
Principles
of Economics |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 | |
|
OR | ||||||
|
Introduction
to Sociology |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) | |
|
OR | ||||||
|
Introduction
to Psychology |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) | |
|
|
Total |
12 |
4 |
9 |
25 |
17 |
Sixth
Quarter
Course
Code |
Course
Name |
Class
Hours |
D. |
P. OBI
Hours |
Weekly Contact
Hours |
Credit
Hours |
|
Heat
Pumps and Related Systems |
3 |
4 |
3 |
10 |
6 |
|
Composition
and Rhetoric II |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 | |
|
OR | ||||||
|
Introduction
to Humanities |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) | |
|
MAT
194 |
PreCalculus |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
OR | ||||||
|
Introductory
Physics |
(4) |
(3) |
(0) |
(7) |
(5) | |
|
|
Total |
12+ |
4+ |
3 |
20+ |
16 |
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Appliance
truck Bacharach
sling psychrometers Bacharach
temp/humidity recorder Bacharach
temp recorder Cap
tube cleaning kit Compressed
air sprayer Double
flare kit Drill,
3/8 in. (Black & Decker) Drill,
1/2 in. (Black & Decker) Drill
index Extension
ladder, 24 ft. Fin
combs Flaring
kits Flashlights GE
charging valve GE
H-10 leak detectors, 115 V Halide
leak detector Hand
crimpers Hand
notchers Hand
truck Hose
nozzles IMP
tube cutters Inner/outer
reamers Inspection
mirrors Measuring
kits Oil
can Pinch
off tool Pipe
cutter Pipe
die set Pipe
wrench, 6 in. Pipe
wrench, 10 in. Pipe
wrench, 14 in. Pipe
wrench, 24 in. Pocket
thermometers |
Portable
lift (OSHA approved) Portable
pressure washer Process
tube adaptor kit Ref.
service valve wrenches Refrigeration
gauge sets Rigid
pipe reamer Rigid
pipe vice stand Rigid
utility chain wrench Robinair
3-lead temp. testers Robinair
charging stations Robinair
comp test cord Robinair
Dial-A-Charge, 5 lb. Robinair
Dial-A-Charge, 10 lb. Robinair
heat gun Robinair
oil pump Robinair
thermal-vacuum gauges Robinair
U-Tube mercury manometer Robinair
vacuum pump Saws-All
(Black & Decker) Sheet
metal hammers Sheet
metal snips Shut-off
valves Spring
bender set Step
ladder, 6 ft. Step
ladder, 10 ft. Swaging
tool sets Tape
measures Tiff
electronic scales Tiff
electronic sight glass Tool
set, 900 pc. Standard metric mech. (Craftsman, wt. 632
lbs.) Tube
bender, lever type (1/4 in.) Tube
bender, lever type (5/16 in.) Tube
bender, lever type (3/8 in.) Tube
bender, lever type (1/2 in.) |
|
Tube
bender, lever type (5/8 in.) Tube
bender, lever type (3/4 in.) Vacuum
cleaner Valve
core removers Water
hoses |
Watsco
hex wrench sets Welding
cutting/soldering kits Wiss
aviation snips Wiss
pipe snips |
Electrical
Tools and Test Equipment
|
Amprobe
test master kits Amprobe
volt/amp recorder Capacitor
analyzers |
Fluke
multimeter (complete) Fuse
puller sets Simpson
volt/ohm millamps |
Heating
Tools and Test Equipment
|
Combustion
analyzer (complete) H20
gas pressure gauges Set
gauging drill |
Thermo
couple tester U-tube
H20 manometers |
A/C
Tools and Test Equipment
Bacharach
fluorite air velocity meter
Dwyer
air meter
Equipment
and Furnishings
|
115
V 5,000 BTU W/U 12,200/12,000 230
V 13,000 cool BTU/17,500 heat BTU electric
heat 230
V 16,500 BTU/17,700 BTU 36,000
split system A/C, 3-phase 79,000
Amana horizontal furnace, h-coil, line set, condenser, t-stat
(complete system, 80%
efficiency) 80,000
Amana upflow furnace, a-coil, line set, condenser, t-stat
(complete system, 90% +
efficiency) 90,000
Amana downflow furnace, a-coil, line set, condenser, t-stat
(complete system,
70% Arbor
press |
Bench
grinder Drill
press, 14 in. Drill
press motor Drill
press vise E-Tech
heat pump water heater with backup electric water
heater Frost
free refrigerator, 15 cubic ft. Gas
combo heater (complete) Heavy
duty bench vises, 6 in. Mobile
home unit Package
heat pump, 36,000 BTU with electric heat strip, t-stat,
outdoor t-stats Package
unit, 24,000 BTU electric cool, gas heat,
t-stat Revolving
shelf bin, 28 in. Robinair
refrigeration reclaim unit |
|
Shop
stools, 60 in. x 30 in. Shop
tables Split
heat pump, 2-ton (complete) Unit
heater Upright
freezer, 15 cubic ft. Wardrobe
locker |
Water
cooled package with Marley Cooling tower, pump, piping
& supplies,
3-ton Water
cooler Whirlpool
ice maker |
Trainers
|
Carrier
compressor trainer Carrier
cycle trainer Carrier
heat pump trainer |
|
Instructional
Aids
|
Audiovisual
study carrels (2 slide/tape, 2 VCR) Bookcase Book
supports Calculator Desks Earphone
sets Electric
pencil sharpener File
cabinet locks File
cabinets (2 drawer Highsmith) File
cabinets (4 drawer) IBM
PC11 computer (complete w/printer,
etc.) Instructor
chairs |
Magazine
rack (Highsmith) Overhead
projector Overhead
screen (60 in. x 60 in.) Slide/tape
trays Slide/tape,
VCR tape storage cabinets
(Highsmith) Slide/tape
viewer-projectors Storage
cabinet (5 shelf, 78 in. high,
Highsmith) Student
chairs, 6 per set/4 sets Tables,
30 in. x 72 in. Time
card racks (Highsmith) Time
clock TV/VCR
combos |
Revised: 07/27/04