Gateway to Industry Year 1

Gateway to Industry: Year 1

Course Curriculum

1. Contacts
1. Welcome
2. Curriculum Tutorial
3. Textbook Reading and Assignment Tutorials
4. E-mail Tutorial
1. Module 1: Overview
2. Soft Skills: Overview
3. Module 1: Textbook Reading
4. Soft Skills: Communication
5. Soft Skills: Communication Knowledge Checks
6. Soft Skills: Professionalism
7. Soft Skills: Professionialism Knowledge Checks
8. Soft Skills: Service Calls
9. Soft Skills: Service Calls Knowledge Checks
10. Soft Skills: Review
11. Module 1: Textbook Assignment
12. Soft Skills: Quiz
13. Module 1: Practical Skills Report
1. Module 1: Test
1. Module 2: Overview
2. Unit 1: Textbook Reading
3. Unit 1.1 : Heat, Temperature, and Pressure
4. Unit 1.1 Knowledge Checks
5. Unit 1.2: Temperature
6. Unit 1.2: Knowledge Checks
7. Unit 1.3: Introduction to Heat
8. Unit 1.3: Knowledge Checks
9. Unit 1.4 - 1.6: Conduction, Convection, and Radiation
10. Unit 1.4 - 1.6: Knowledge Checks
11. Unit 1.7 - 1.8: Sensible Heat and Latent Heat
12. Unit 1.7 - 1.8: Knowledge Checks
13. Unit 1.9 - 1.10: Specific Heat and Sizing Heating Equipment
14. Unit 1.9 - 1.10: Knowledge Checks
15. Unit 1.11: Pressure
16. Unit 1.11: Knowledge Checks
17. Unit 1.12: Atmospheric Pressure
18. Unit 1.12: Knowledge Checks
19. Unit 1.13: Pressure Gauges
20. Unit 1.13: Knowledge Checks
21. Unit 1: Summary
22. Unit 1: Textbook Assignment
23. Unit 1: Temperature Conversion Worksheet
24. Unit 1: Quiz
25. Unit 2: Textbook Reading
26. Unit 2.1 : Matter
27. Unit 2.1: Knowledge Checks
28. Unit 2.2 - 2.3: Mass, Weight, and Density
29. Unit 2.2 - 2.3: Knowledge Checks
30. Unit 2.4: Specific Gravity
31. Unit 2.4: Knowledge Checks
32. Unit 2.5: Specific Volume
33. Unit 2.5: Knowledge Checks
34. Unit 2.6: Gas Laws
35. Unit 2.6: Knowledge Checks
36. Unit 2.7: Energy
37. Unit 2.7: Knowledge Checks
38. Unit 2.8: Conservation of Energy
39. Unit 2.8: Knowledge Checks
40. Unit 2.9: Energy Contained in Heat
41. Unit 2.9: Knowledge Checks
42. Unit 2.10: Magnetism
43. Unit 2.10: Knowledge Checks
44. Unit 2.11: Purchase of Energy
45. Unit 2.11: Knowledge Checks
46. Unit 2.12: Energy Used as Work
47. Unit 2.12: Knowledge Checks
48. Unit 2.14: Electrical Power - The Watt
49. Unit 2.14: Knowledge Checks
50. Unit 2: Summary
51. Unit 2: Textbook Assignment
52. Unit 2: Quiz
53. Module 2: Practical Skills Report
1. Module 2: Test
1. Module 3: Overview
2. Unit 3: Textbook Reading Part 1
3. Unit 3.1: Introduction to Refrigeration
4. Unit 3.1: Knowledge Checks
5. Unit 3.2: Refrigeration
6. Unit 3.2: Knowledge Checks
7. Unit 3.3: Rating Refrigeration Equipment
8. Unit 3.3: Knowledge Checks
9. Unit 3.4: The Refrigeration Process
10. Unit 3.4: Knowledge Checks
11. Unit 3.5: Temperature and Pressure Relationship
12. Unit 3.5: Knowledge Checks
13. Unit 3.6: Refrigeration Components
14. Unit 3.6: Knowledge Checks
15. Unit 3.7: The Evaporator
16. Unit 3.7: Knowledge Checks
17. Unit 3.8: The Compressor
18. Unit 3.8: Knowledge Checks
19. Unit 3.9: The Condenser
20. Unit 3.9: Knowledge Checks
21. Unit 3.10: The Refrigerant Metering Device
22. Unit 3.10: Knowledge Checks
23. Unit 3.11: Matching Refrigeration Systems and Components
24. Unit 3.11: Knowledge Checks
25. Unit 3: Summary
26. Unit 3 Part 1: Quiz
27. Module 3: Practical Skills Report
1. Module 3 Test
1. Module 4: Overview
2. Unit 3: Textbook Reading Part 2
3. Unit 3.12: Refrigerants
4. Unit 3.12: Knowledge Checks
5. Unit 3.13-14: Refrigerants Must Be Safe and Detectable
6. Unit 3.13 - 3.14: Knowledge Checks
7. Unit 3.15: The Boiling Point of Refrigerant
8. Unit 3.15: Knowledge Checks
9. Unit 3.16: Pumping Characteristics
10. Unit 3.16: Knowledge Checks
11. Unit 3.17: Popular Refigerants and Their Important Characteristics
12. Unit 3.17: Knowledge Checks
13. Unit 3.18: Refrigerant Cylinder Color Codes
14. Unit 3.18: Knowledge Checks
15. Unit 3.19: Recovery, Recycling, or Reclaiming of Refrigerants
16. Unit 3.19: Knowledge Checks
17. Unit 3.20: Plotting the Refrigerant Cycle
18. Unit 3.20: Knowledge Checks
19. Unit 3.21: Plotting the Refrigerant Cycle for Blends with Noticeable Temperature Glide (Zeotropic Blends)
20. Unit 3.21: Knowledge Checks
21. Unit 3: Summary
22. Unit 3: Quiz
23. Unit 3: Textbook Assignment
24. Module 4: Practical Skills Report
1. Module 4: Test
1. Module 5: Overview
2. Unit 4: Textbook Reading
3. Unit 4.1: Pressure Vessels and Piping
4. Unit 4.1: Knowledge Checks
5. Unit 4.2: Electric Hazards
6. Unit 4.2: Knowledge Checks
7. Unit 4.3: Heat
8. Unit 4.3: Knowledge Checks
9. Unit 4.4: Cold
10. Unit 4.4: Knowledge Checks
11. Unit 4.5: Mechanical Equipment
12. Unit 4.5 Knowledge Checks
13. Unit 4.6: Moving Heavy Objects
14. Unit 4.6: Knowledge Checks
15. Unit 4.7: Refrigerants in Your Breathing Space
16. Unit 4.7: Knowledge Checks
17. Unit 4.8: Using Chemicals
18. Unit 4.8 Knowledge Checks
19. Unit 4: Summary
20. Unit 4: Textbook Assignment
21. Unit 4: Quiz
22. Unit 5: Textbook Reading
23. Unit 5.1: General Tools
24. Unit 5.1: Knowledge Checks
25. Unit 5.2: Specialized Hand Tools
26. Unit 5.2: Knowledge Checks
27. Unit 5.3: Tubing Tools
28. Unit 5.3: Knowledge Checks
29. Unit 5.4: Specialized Service and Installation Equipment
30. Unit 5.4: Knowledge Checks
31. Unit 5.5: Refrigerant Leak Detectors
32. Unit 5.5: Knowledge Checks
33. Unit 5: Tools Worksheet
34. Unit 5: Textbook Assignment
35. Unit 5: Quiz
36. Module 5: Practical Skills Report
1. Module 5 Test
1. Module 6: Overview
2. Unit 6: Textbook Reading
3. Unit 6.1: Nails
4. Unit 6.1: Knowledge Checks
5. Unit 6.2: Staples and Rivets
6. Unit 6.2: Knowledge Checks
7. Unit 6.3: Threaded Fasteners
8. Unit 6.3: Knowledge Checks
9. Unit 6.4: Concrete Fasteners
10. Unit 6.4: Knowledge Checks
11. Unit 6.5: Other Fasteners
12. Unit 6.5: Knowledge Checks
13. Unit 6 Summary
14. Unit 6: Textbook Assignment
15. Unit 6: Quiz
16. Unit 7: Learning Objectives
17. Unit 7: Textbook Reading
18. Unit 7.1: Purpose of Tubing and Piping
19. Unit 7.1: Knowledge Checks
20. Unit 7.2: Types of Sizing of Tubing
21. Unit 7.2: Knowledge Checks
22. Unit 7.3 - 7.4: Tubing Insulation and Line Sets
23. Unit 7.3 - 7.4: Knowledge Checks
24. Unit 7.5: Cutting Tubing
25. Unit 7.5: Knowledge Checks
26. Unit 7.6: Bending Tubing
27. Unit 7.6: Knowledge Checks
28. Unit 7.7: Soldering and Brazing Processes
29. Unit 7.7: Knowledge Checks
30. Unit 7.8: Heat Sources for Soldering and Brazing
31. Unit 7.8: Knowledge Checks
32. Unit 7.9: Fluxing
33. Unit 7.9: Knowledge Checks
34. Unit 7.10: Soldering Techniques
35. Unit 7.10: Knowledge Checks
36. Unit 7.11: Brazing Techniques
37. Unit 7.11: Knowledge Checks
38. Unit 7.12: Practical Soldering and Brazing Tips
39. Unit 7.12: Knowledge Checks
40. Unit 7.13: Making Flare Joints
41. Unit 7.13: Knowledge Checks
42. Unit 7.14: Swaging Techniques
43. Unit 7.14: Knowledge Checks
44. Unit 7.15: Compression Fittings
45. Unit 7.15: Knowledge Checks
46. Unit 7.16: Steel and Wrought Iron Pipe
47. Unit 7.16: Knowledge Checks
48. Unit 7.17: Installing Steel Pipe
49. Unit 7.17: Knowledge Checks
50. Unit 7.18: Plastic Pipe
51. Unit 7.18: Knowledge Checks
52. Unit 7.19: Alternative Mechanical Piping Connections
53. Unit 7.19: Knowledge Checks
54. Unit 7: Summary
55. Unit 7: Textbook Assignment
56. Unit 7: Quiz
57. Module 6: Practical Skills Report
1. Module 6 Test
1. Module 7: Overview
2. Unit 8: Textbook Reading Assignment
3. Unit 8.1: Leaks
4. Unit 8.1: Knowledge Checks
5. Unit 8.2: Basic Refrigerant Leak Detection
6. Unit 8.2: Knowledge Checks
7. Unit 8.3: Advanced Leak Detection
8. Unit 8.3: Knowledge Checks
9. Unit 8.4: Standing Pressure Test
10. Unit 8.4: Knowledge Checks
11. Unit 8.5: Leak Detection Tips
12. Unit 8.5: Knowledge Checks
13. Unit 8.6: Repairing Leaks
14. Unit 8.6: Knowledge Checks
15. Unit 8.7: System Evacuation
16. Unit 8.7: Knowledge Checks
17. Unit 8.8: General Evacuation Procedures
18. Unit 8.8: Knowledge Checks
19. Unit 8.9: Cleaning a Dirty System
20. Unit 8.9: Knowledge Checks
21. Unit 8: Summary
22. Unit 8: Assignment
23. Unit 8: Quiz
24. Module 7: Practical Skills Report
1. Module 7 Test
1. Module 8: Overview
2. Unit 9: Textbook Reading Assignment
3. Unit 9.0 - 9.1: Refrigerants and the Environment
4. Unit 9.0 - 9.1: Knowledge Checks
5. Unit 9.2: Ozone Depletion
6. Unit 9.2: Knowledge Checks
7. Unit 9.3: Global Warming
8. Unit 9.3: Knowledge Checks
9. Unit 9.4: Refrigerants
10. Unit 9.4: Knowledge Checks
11. Unit 9.5 - 9.6: CFC and HCFC Refrigerants
12. Unit 9.5 - 9.6: Knowedge Checks
13. Unit 9.7: HFC Refrigerants
14. Unit 9.7: Knowledge Checks
15. Unit 9.8: Hydrofluoro-Olefin (HFO) Refrigerants
16. Unit 9.8: Knowledge Checks
17. Unit 9.9: Hydrocarbon (HC) Refrigerants
18. Unit 9.9: Knowledge Checks
19. Unit 9.10 - 9.11: Naming Refrigerants and Refrigerant Blends
20. Unit 9.10 - 9.11: Knowledge Checks
21. Unit 9.12: Popular Refrigerants and Their Compatible Oils
22. Unit 9.12: Knowledge Checks
23. Unit 9.14: Oil Groups
24. Unit 9.14: Knowledge Checks
25. Unit 9.15: Regulations
26. Unit 9.15: Knowledge Checks
27. Unit 9.16: Recovery, Recycle, or Reclaim
28. Unit 9.16: Knowledge Checks
29. Unit 9.17: Methods of Recovery
30. Unit 9.17: Knowledge Checks
31. Unit 9.18: Mechanical Recovery Systems
32. Unit 9.18: Knowledge Checks
33. Unit 9.19: Recovering Refrigerant from Small Appliances
34. Unit 9.19: Knowledge Checks
35. Unit 9.20 - 9.22: Reclaiming Refrigerant, Retrofitting Refrigerant, and Refrigerants and Tools in the Future
36. Unit 9.20 - 9.22: Knowledge Checks
37. Unit 9: Summary
38. Unit 9: Assignment
39. Unit 9: Quiz
40. Module 8: Practical Skills Report
1. Module 8 Test
1. Module 9: Overview
2. Unit 10: Textbook Reading Assignment
3. Unit 10.1: Charging a Refrigeration System
4. Unit 10.1: Knowledge Checks
5. Unit 10.2: Vapor Refrigerant Charging
6. Unit 10.2: Knowledge Checks
7. Unit 10.3: Liquid Refrigerant Charging
8. Unit 10.3: Knowledge Checks
9. Unit 10.4: Weighing Refrigerant
10. Unit 10.4: Knowledge Check
11. Unit 10.6 - 10.7: Using Charging Charts and Subcooling Charging Methods
12. Unit 10.6 - 10.7: Knowledge Checks
13. Unit 10.8: Charging Near-Azeotropic (Zeotropic) Refrigerant Blends
14. Unit 10.8: Knowledge Checks
15. Unit 10: Summary
16. Unit 10: Assignment
17. Unit 10: Quiz
18. Unit 11: Learning Objectives
19. Unit 11: Textbook Reading Assignment
20. Unit 11.1: Calibration
21. Unit 11.1: Knowledge Checks
22. Unit 11.2: Temperature-Measuring Instruments
23. Unit 11.2: Knowledge Checks
24. Unit 11.3: Pressure Test Instruments
25. Unit 11.3: Knowledge Checks
26. Unit 11.4: Electrical Test Instruments
27. Unit 11.4: Knowledge Checks
28. Unit 11.5: Electronic Refrigerant Leak Detection Devices
29. Unit 11.5: Knowledge Checks
30. Unit 11.7: General Maintenance
31. Unit 11.7: Knowledge Checks
32. Unit 11: Summary
33. Unit 11: Assignment
34. Unit 11: Quiz
35. Module 9: Practical Skills Report
1. Module 9 Test
1. Module 10: Overview
2. EPA Section 608 Presentation
3. EPA Section 608 Online Manual
4. EPA Section 608 Introduction Part 1
5. EPA Section 608 Introduction Part I Knowledge Checks
6. EPA Section 608 Introduction Part II
7. EPA Section 608 Introduction Part II Knowledge Checks
8. EPA Section 608 Core Part 1
9. EPA Section 608 Core Part 1 Knowledge Checks
10. EPA Section 608 Core Part 2
11. EPA Section 608 Core Part 2 Knowledge Checks
12. EPA Section 608 Core Part 3
13. EPA Section 608 Core Part 3 Knowledge Checks
14. EPA Section 608 Core Part 4
15. EPA Section 608 Core Part 4 Knowledge Checks
16. EPA Section 608 Core Part 5
17. EPA Section 608 Core Part 5 Knowledge Checks
18. EPA Section 608 Core Part 6
19. EPA Section 608 Core Part 6 Knowledge Checks
20. EPA Section 608 Core Part 7
21. EPA Section 608 Core Part 7 Knowledge Checks
22. EPA Section 608 Core Part 8
23. EPA Section 608 Core Part 8 Knowledge Checks
24. EPA Section 608 Type I Part 1
25. EPA Section 608 Type I Part 1 Knowledge Checks
26. EPA Section 608 Type I Part 2
27. EPA Section 608 Type I Part 2 Knowledge Checks
28. EPA Section 608 Type II Part 1
29. EPA Section 608 Type II Part 1 Knowledge Checks
30. EPA Section 608 Type II Part 2
31. EPA Section 608 Type II Part 2 Knowledge Checks
32. EPA Section 608 Type II Part 3
33. EPA Section 608 Type II Part 3 Knowledge Checks
34. EPA Section 608 Type III Part 1
35. EPA Section 608 Type III Part 1 Knowledge Checks
36. EPA Section 608 Type III Part 2
37. EPA Section 608 Type III Part 2 Knowledge Checks
38. Module 10: Practical Skills Report
1. Module 10 Test (EPA Section 608)
1. Module 11: Overview
2. Unit 12: Cengage Reading Assignment (Part 1)
3. Unit 12: Introduction
4. Unit 12 Introduction: Knowledge Checks
5. Unit 12.1 - 12.2: Atomic Structure and Movement of Electrons
6. Unit 12.1 - 12.2: Knowledge Checks
7. Unit 12.3 - 12.4: Conductors and Insulators
8. Unit 12.3 - 12.4: Knowledge Checks
9. Unit 12.5 - 12.6: Electricity Produced from Magnetism and Current
10. Unit 12.5 - 12.6: Knowledge Checks
11. Unit 12.7: Units of Electrical Measurement
12. Unit 12.7: Knowledge Checks
13. Unit 12.8: The Basic Electric Circuit
14. Unit 12.8: Knowledge Checks
15. Unit 12.9: Making Electrical Measurements
16. Unit 12.9: Knowledge Checks
17. Unit 12.10: Ohm's Law
18. Unit 12.10: Knowledge Checks
19. Unit 12.11: Characteristics of Series Circuits
20. Unit 12.11: Knowledge Checks
21. Unit 12.12: Characteristics of Parallel Circuits
22. Unit 12.12: Knowledge Checks
23. Ohm's Law Worksheet
24. Watts's Wheel Worksheet
25. Series Circuit Worksheet
26. Parallel Circuits Worksheet
27. Unit 12: Summary
28. Unit 12a: Quiz
29. Unit 12: Textbook Reading Assignment (Part 2)
30. Unit 12.13: Electrical Power
31. Unit 12.13: Knowledge Checks
32. Unit 12.14: Magnetism
33. Unit 12.14: Knowledge Checks
34. Unit 12.15: Inductance
35. Unit 12.15: Knowledge Checks
36. Unit 12.16: Transformers
37. Unit 12.16: Knowledge Checks
38. Unit 12.17: Capacitance
39. Unit 12.17: Knowledge Checks
40. Unit 12.18: Impedance
41. Unit 12.18: Knowledge Checks
42. Unit 12.19 - 12.20: Electrical Measuring Instruments and Sine Waves
43. Unit 12.19 - 12.20: Knowledge Checks
44. Unit 12.21: Wire Sizes
45. Unit 12.21 Knowledge Checks
46. Unit 12.22: Circuit Protection Devices
47. Unit 12.22: Knowledge Checks
48. Unit 12.23: Semiconductors
49. Unit 12.23: Knowledge Checks
50. Unit 12: Summary
51. Unit 12: Assignment
52. Unit 12: Quiz
53. Module 11: Practical Skills Report
1. Module 11 Test
1. Module 12: Overview
2. Falls in Construction/Floor Openings
3. Falls - Floor Opening Knowledge Checks
4. Falls in Construction - Skylights
5. Falls- Skylights Knowledge Checks
6. Falls in Construction/Fixed Scaffolds
7. Falls- Fixed Scaffolds Knowledge Checks
8. Falls in Construction/Bridge Decking
9. Falls- Bridge Decking Knowledge Checks
10. Falls in Construction/Reroofing
11. Falls-Reroofing Knowledge Checks
12. Falls in Construction/Leading Edge Work
13. Falls-Leading the Edge Work Knowledge Checks
14. Sprains and Strains in Construction/Pulling Cables
15. Sprains and Strains - Pulling Cable Knowledge Checks
16. Sprains and Strains in Construction/Laying Stone
17. Sprains and Strains - Laying Stones Knowledge Checks
18. Struck-by Accidents in Construction/Vehicle Back-Over
19. Struck by Accidents - Vehicle Back Over Knowledge Checks
20. Struck-by Accidents in Construction/Swinging Cranes
21. Struck by Accidents - Swinging Cranes Knowledge Checks
22. Carbon Monoxide in Construction/Portable Gas-Powered Equipment
23. Carbon Monoxide Knowledge Checks
24. Excavations in Construction/Trenching
25. Excavations - Trenching Knowledge Checks
26. Excavations in Construction/Soil Classification
27. Excavation Soil Classifications Knowledge Checks
28. Electrocution/Work Safely with Cranes Near Power Lines
29. Electrocution- Work Safely with Cranes Knowledge Checks
30. Electrocution/Work Safely with Ladders Near Power Lines
31. Electrocution - Ladders Knowledge Checks
32. Construction Safety: Choice or Chance
33. Construction Safety Choice or Chance Knowledge Checks
34. OSHA Fact Sheet
35. Module 12: Practical Skills Report

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451 lessons

Gateway to Industry: Year 1

Course Curriculum

Contact Information

Orientation Module

Module 1: Soft Skills & History of HVAC

Module 1 Test

Module 2: Temperature, Pressure, Matter, and Energy (Units 1 & 2)

Module 2 Test

Module 3: Refrigeration Cycle (Unit 3 Part 1)

Module 3 Test

Module 4 : Refrigeration & Refrigerants (Unit 3 Part 2)

Module 4 Test

Module 5: General Safety Practices, Tools, Instrumentation, and Equipment (Units 4 & 5)

Module 5: Test

Module 6: Fasteners, Tubing, and Piping (Units 6 & 7)

Module 6 : Test

Module 7: Leak Detection, System Evacuation, and System Cleanup (Unit 8)

Module 7 Test

Module 8: Refrigeration and Oil Chemistry and Management - Recovery, Recycling, Reclaiming, and Retrofitting (Unit 9)

Module 8 Test

Module 9: System Charging and Calibrating Instruments (Units 10 & 11)

Module 9: Test

Module 10: EPA Section 608

Module 10: Test

Module 11: Basic Electricity and Magnetism (Unit 12)

Module 11: Test

Module 12: OSHA

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