Building Technologies, Engineering & Construction

Course Offerings

• Air Conditioning Service & Repair
• Electrical Fundamentals for HVAC
• Heating Systems Service & Repair
• Historic Masonry Treatments and Repair
• Historic Preservation Carpentry I
• Historic Wood Window Rehabilitation
• OSHA 10 Construction Safety
• Plumbing Basics
• Refrigeration Introduction
• SolidWorks® - Introduction

Air Conditioning Service & Repair

This course provides an in-depth study of the practical aspects of residential and light commercial air conditioning equipment and systems. An emphasis is placed on the theory of heat transfer, good service and installation practices, and the use of instruments and gauges to assist in fault diagnosis. This AC Service and Repair course provides students with entry-level skills in the field of air conditioning installation, service and repair. Upon completion of the course, the student will need to obtain his or her EPA 608 certification prior to working in the field.

Topics include:

• Terminology
• Refrigerants and Refrigerant Charging Methods
• Air Conditioning System Mechanical Components
• Heat Transfer Theory
• Pressure Temperature Relationship
• Tools and Materials
• Installation Practices
• Evacuation and Dehydration
• Mechanical System Fault Diagnosis
• Electrical Fundamentals System Troubleshooting
• Refrigerant Recovery

Students are required to bring to class: Safety glasses with side panels and work gloves

Prerequisites: 9th grade reading, writing and math skill levels. Students should have a strong interest in the fundamentals of air conditioning systems.

Textbook: Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, 9th edition, by Whitman & Johnson. ISBN-13: 978-0357122273

Location: Hudson Valley Community College Main Campus

Tuition: $800

Delivery of Course:

Instructor-Led (Classroom)
40 hours, 4.0 CEUs, Non-Credit

Air Conditioning Service & Repair

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	ZTTN-011 500	10 seats left	$800	Call for more information

Electrical Fundamentals for HVAC

This course covers the fundamentals of electrical theory including magnetism, circuits, transformers and motors. The emphasis is on motor and controls found in various HVAC equipment.

Coursework is accomplished in the classroom and lab each week. Lectures, discussions and reading assignments will be given from the textbook.

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to discuss and demonstrate a working knowledge of:

• series and parallel circuits
• various electrical meters
• schematic symbols and diagrams
• AC and DC circuits
• electric motors
• electrical installation practices
• contractors and relays
• electrical control devices
• solid state controls

Each participant will receive a training certificate of completion.

Prerequisites: 9th grade reading, writing and math skill levels. Students should have a strong interest in the fundamentals of air conditioning systems.

Textbook: Required - Electricity for Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning, 9th Edition, Russell E Smith, Delmar Publishers, will be available for purchase at the Viking's Cove Bookstore. Approximate cost is $128

Location: Hudson Valley Community College Main Campus

Tuition: $650

Delivery of Course:

Instructor-Led (Classroom)
36 Hours, 3.6 CEUs, Non-Credit

Electrical Fundamentals for HVAC

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	ZTTN-156 500	10 seats left	$650	Call for more information

Heating Systems Service & Repair

This Workforce Development course provides introductory training and lab activities in various heating systems using gas, oil and electric.

• The fundamentals of heating systems, and the service and repair of these systems.
• The testing of these systems for efficiency and safe operation.
• Proper installation techniques.
• Basic service and diagnostic procedures/fault diagnosis on each type of furnace and boiler.
• Techniques on the proper use of meters, gauges and other diagnostic instruments.

The last day of the course will include a one-hour review and a two-hour exam.

Students are required to bring to class:

• Safety glasses with side panels
• Work gloves

Prerequisites: Minimum 9th Grade Reading, Writing, and Math Skills; Strong interest in the fundamentals of heating systems

Textbook: Approximately $160, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, 8th edition by Whitman & Johnson, ISBN: 9781305578296, will be available for purchase at the Viking’s Cove Bookstore.

Heating Systems Service & Repair

Schedule	Section	Seats Left	Cost	Register
Tuesday, Thursdays, 3/21 - 4/28 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm	ZTTN-014 600	0 seats left	$850	Section Full Call to be added to wait list

Historic Masonry Treatments and Repair

The course, in cooperation with the New York State Historic Preservation Office and Historic Albany Foundation, will provide participants with hands-on training in the traditional trade of masonry restoration, including documentation, cleaning, pointing, repairing and coatings.

Students will:

• Plan and execute a masonry rehabilitation project with other members of the class
• Understand the treatment and repair process through lectures, observation and hands-on repair at historic sites located in the Capital Region
• Gain an understanding of masonry materials and their construction systems used in 19th and 20th century buildings and learn hands-on techniques for treatment and repair

Students who meet and/or exceed the classroom, workshop and field work requirements will earn a certificate of completion from the Office of Workforce Development and the New York State Historic Preservation Office (NYSHPO). With the assistance of NYSHPO, preservation groups throughout the state will assist in the distribution of a list to be shared with the public, of those students/contractors who earn the certificate.

Prerequisites: None

Textbook: Masonry, How to Care For Old Historic Brick and Stone by Mark London. ISBN: 0-89133-125-5​

Location: The STEAM Garden, 279 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206

Historic Masonry Treatments and Repair

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	ZTTN-166 500	12 seats left	$850	Call for more information

Historic Preservation Carpentry I

This introductory course covers the basics of both preservation carpentry and building conservation, and will provide you with a working knowledge of basic carpentry skills and practices as well as historical construction methods. Construction styles from the 18th to the 20th century will be discussed and studied and you will be introduced to the various styles and forms of buildings which you may encounter. This course includes both lecture and hands-on lab components.

The course will cover:

• An introduction to the safe and effective usage of power tools
• An introduction to the safe and effective usage of hand tools
• An overview of historical construction methods
• Assessment of historical structures for problems and failures
• Preservation philosophy and best practices
• An introduction to various building techniques and styles found in the Capital District
• Concepts of assessment and structural investigation

A presentation of assessments and final projects with recommendations will be required.

Requirement: Students in this course must take an OSHA 10-hour Construction safety course before the course ends. This course provides knowledge of the most common safety and health hazards found on construction sites and is available online from numerous sources.

Required Materials: toolbox, claw hammer, razor knife, screw drivers, tape measure, 12-inch to 24-inch level (either is acceptable), short crosscut saw (about ​a 12-inch blade) and pencils

Textbook:  Renovating Old Houses: Bringing Life to Vintage Homes, by George Nash, ISBN-13: 9781561585359 

Location: STEAM Garden, 279 Central Avenue, Albany, NY

Tuition: $850

Delivery of Course:

Instructor-Led (Classroom)
40 hours, 4.0 CEUs, Non-Credit

Historic Preservation Carpentry I

Schedule	Section	Seats Left	Cost	Register
	ZTTN-172 500	10 seats left	$850	Call for more information

Historic Wood Window Rehabilitation

The course, in cooperation with the New York State Historic Preservation Office and the Historic Albany Foundation, will provide you with hands-on training in the traditional trade of historic window rehabilitation, including the repair of historic sashes, glazing, frames and weights. You will gain an understanding of fenestration systems used on 19th and 20th century buildings, as well as the basics of the field of historic preservation, weatherization techniques, and where to market your skills.

Students will:

• Plan and execute a window rehabilitation project
• Understand the repair process through lectures, observation and hands-on repair of wood frame windows in a workshop setting
• Gain a broad overview of the history and evolution of windows in America, the materials and construction methods used, and an understanding of typical failures, and the methods used in repairs

Prerequisites: Students must complete an eight-hour EPA Lead Safe class before the final class meeting of this course, unless they provide proof of completion of the eight-hour EPA Lead Safe class within the last five years. The Lead Safe class will be offered free of charge to students enrolled in this Historic Wood Window Rehabilitation course. It is offered through the Cornell Cooperative Extension and the NY State Historic Preservation Office.

Location: The STEAM Garden, 279 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206

Tuition: $850
Additional Fees: A materials fee will also be assessed. Please request a list of required materials to purchase.

Delivery of Course:

Instructor-Led (Classroom)
40 hours, 4.0 CEUs, Non-Credit

Historic Wood Window Rehabilitation

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	ZTTN-162 500	10 seats left	$850	Call for more information

OSHA 10 Construction Safety

This 10-hour construction safety course is intended for entry-level participants. Each student will receive an OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety wallet card upon successful completion. Training is delivered by a recognized OSHA-10 Construction Safety instructor.

Topic areas covered include the mandatory OSHA-10 Construction Safety topics, including, but not limited to:

• Introduction to OSHA
• The OSHA Focus Four Hazards
   
  • Falls
  • Electrocution
  • Struck-By (e.g., falling objects, trucks, cranes),
  • Caught-In or Between (e.g., trench hazards, equipment)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Health Hazards in Construction, Excavations and Ladders

Prerequisites: None

Location: Hudson Valley Community College Main Campus

Tuition: $85

Delivery of Course:

Instructor-Led (Classroom)
10 hours, 1.0 CEUs, Non-Credit

OSHA 10 Construction Safety

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	ZTTN-111 500	10 seats left	$85	Call for more information

Plumbing Basics

This 40-hour introductory training course gives you the entry-level skills to understand how to perform basic plumbing service and maintenance in a building. This course is intended for homeowners, building superintendents, entry-level facilities maintenance personnel or anyone who has an interest in DIY plumbing repairs.

Topics covered include:

• Plumbing safety
• Plumbing tools
• Plumbing blueprints
• Clearing drain lines with a power snake and pistol drain cleaner
• Servicing and replacing a toilet
• Servicing and replacing a urinal
• PEX water line piping
• CPVC water line piping
• Servicing and replacing an electric and natural gas hot water heater
• Introduction to copper pro-press
• Servicing a kitchen sink and a bathroom lavatory
• Servicing a bath tub shower valve and drain
• Electric heat tracing
• PVC drainage piping

Prerequisites: A minimum of 10th grade level reading and math skills.

Required Materials and Textbook: The Complete Guide to Plumbing, 7th edition, ISBN 978-0-7603-6281-5         

Students must also bring work gloves, 10" adjustable wrench, flat & Phillips screwdrivers and safety eyewear. 

Location: Hudson Valley Community College (Pressure House)

Plumbing Basics

Schedule	Section	Seats Left	Cost	Register
Saturdays, 3/18 - 5/6 9:00 am - 3:30 pm	ZTTN-096 600	1 seats left	$850	Call for more information

Refrigeration Introduction

This course provides you with training in the fundamentals of refrigeration theory, technology and systems. Training emphasizes the functions and characteristics of the refrigeration cycle and the integration of its components into a systems application. Coursework is accomplished in the classroom and lab each week. Each participant will receive a training certificate of completion.

The following modules are covered in the order listed:

• Refrigerant Theory and Terminology
• Temperature Pressure Relationships
• Components in the Refrigerant Cycle:
  • compressors
  • evaporators
  • metering devices
  • condensers
  • piping accessories
  • piping arrangements
• Refrigerants
  • refrigerant safety
  • refrigerant blends
• Evacuation and Dehydration
• Charging Methods
  • leak detection

The course will have a final exam on the last day of class.

Prerequisites: None

Textbook: Required, approximately $160, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, 8th edition, by Whitman & Johnson, will be available for purchase at the Viking's Cove Bookstore.

Location: Hudson Valley Community College Main Campus

Tuition: $995

Delivery of Course:

Instructor-Led (Classroom)
60 hours, 6.0 CEUs, Non-credit

Refrigeration Introduction

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	ZTTN-013 500	10 seats left	$995	Call for more information

SolidWorks® - Introduction

Introduction to SolidWorks® offers students training in Windows-based 3D mechanical computer-aided drafting (CAD), using parametric modeling.

Course content includes:

• Background Basics: Parametric modeling basics, files and file management
• Software Interface: Toolbars and workspaces, file type support, modeling navigation and information, saving and filing
• Drawing: Sketches, features, model dimensioning, Boolean commands
• Display Controls: Zoom, pan, orientation, display style
• Editing: Trim, sketch access, feature access
• Drawing Aids: Patterns, relations, reference geometry
• Assemblies: Mating components, inserting parts, exploded assemblies

Prerequisites: Minimum 10th-grade reading and math skills; computer skills, including familiarity with navigating the Windows operating system.

Location: Remote Instruction

Tuition: $625

Delivery of Course:

Instructor-Led (Remote)
30 hours, 3.0 CEUs, Non-Credit

SolidWorks® - Introduction

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	ZTTN-143 500	10 seats left	$625	Call for more information