Commercial Refrigeration (CR12)  Diploma

Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.

Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include fractions decimals percents ratios and proportions measurement and conversion formula manipulation technical applications and basic statistics.

Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today*s rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills job acquisition skills and communication job retention skills job advancement skills and professional image skills.

Introduces the fundamental concepts terminology and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology the Windows environment Internet and email word processing software spreadsheet software database software and presentation software.

Introduces the basic concepts theories and safety regulations and procedures of refrigeration. Topics include an introduction to OSHA safety first aid laws of thermodynamics pressure and temperature relationships heat transfer the refrigerant cycle refrigerant identification and types of AC systems.

This course introduces the student to basic refrigeration system principles and practices and the major component parts of the refrigeration system. Topics include refrigeration tools piping practices service valves leak testing refrigerant recovery recycling and reclamation evacuation charging and safety.

This course provides the student with the skills and knowledge and skills to install test and service major components of a refrigeration system. Topics include compressors condensers evaporators metering devices service procedures refrigeration systems and safety.

This course provides an introduction to fundamental electrical concepts and theories as applied to the air conditioning industry. Topics include AC and DC theory electric meters electrical diagrams distribution systems electrical panels voltage circuits code requirements and safety.

This course provides the student with the skills and knowledge necessary for application and service of electric motors commonly used by the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Topics include diagnostic techniques capacitors installation procedures types of electric motors electric motor service and safety.

Provides instruction in identifying installing and testing commonly used electrical components in an air conditioning system. Topics include: pressure switches transformers other commonly used controls diagnostic techniques installation procedures solid state controls and safety.

Course will explore the relationship between heat, work, and systems that analyze energy processes. Understand the Laws of Thermodynamics. Define terms and expressions related to thermodynamics such as: heat engines, steam turbines compressor, thermodynamic cycle, heat transfer, enthalpy, entropy, temperature, pressure, specific volume, sensible and latent heat, and thermal conductivity.

Provides an increased level of concepts and theory beyond ACT 102. Students are introduced to more design theory in commercial refrigeration. Topics include: refrigeration heat calculation equipment selection refrigeration piping codes and safety.

Introduces the application of fundamental theories and concepts of refrigeration. Emphasis will be placed on equipment application and installation procedures. Topics include: equipment application installation procedures cycle controls energy management and safety.

Continues to provide experience in maintenance techniques in servicing light commercial refrigeration systems. Topics include: system clearing troubleshooting procedures replacement of components and safety.

This course provides instruction in the theory and practical application of simple and complex direct current circuitry. Topics include laboratory safety practices and procedures electrical laws and principles DC test equipment basic series parallel and combination circuits complex series and parallel circuits and DC theorems.