Gateway to Industry Year 1

Gateway to Industry: Year 1

The Gateway to Industry: Year 1 course covers foundational HVAC/R skills, including the history of HVAC, soft skills, the refrigeration cycle, safety practices, tools, leak detection, system charging, basic electricity, EPA exam preparation, and OSHA 10 certification. This course equips apprentices with essential knowledge for advanced training and success in the industry.

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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