Building Technologies, Engineering & Construction

Course Offerings

• Air Conditioning Service & Repair
• OSHA 10 Construction Safety

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: No cost due to SUNY pre-apprenticeship funds.

Delivery of Course:

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

Air Conditioning Service & Repair

Schedule	Section	Seats Left	Cost	Register
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 6/3 - 6/14 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm	ZTTN-011 700	0 seats left	$0	Section Full Call to be added to wait list

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: Course will be held at HVCC South, 20 North Warren Street, Albany, NY (Use Capital South Campus in GPS)

Tuition: $0

Delivery of Course:

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

OSHA 10 Construction Safety

Schedule	Section	Seats Left	Cost	Register
Monday, Tuesday, Thursdays, 6/17 - 6/20 9:00 am - 12:30 pm	ZTTN-111 700	21 seats left	$0	Add to Cart