Gateway to Industry Year 3

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Course curriculum

1. Contacts
1. Welcome
2. Curriculum Tutorial
3. Textbook Reading and Assignment Tutorials
4. E-mail Tutorial
1. Module 25 Overview
2. Unit 30 Textbook Reading
3. Unit 30.1: Electric Heat
4. Unit 30.1 Knowledge Checks
5. Unit 30.2: Portable Electric Heating Devices
6. Unit 30.2 Knowledge Checks
7. Unit 30.3: Radiant Heating Panels
8. Unit 30.3 Knowledge Checks
9. Unit 30.4: Electric Baseboards
10. Unit 30.4 Knowledge Checks
11. Unit 30.5: Electric Hydronic Boilers
12. Unit 30.5 Knowledge Checks
13. Unit 30.6: Central Forced-Air Electric Furnaces
14. Unit 30.6 Knowledge Checks
15. Unit 30.7.1: Automatic Controls for Forced-Air Electric Furnaces
16. Unit 30.7.1 Knowledge Checks
17. Unit 30.7.2: The Low Voltage Thermostat
18. Unit 30.7.2 Knowledge Checks
19. Unit 30.7.3: Sequencers
20. Unit 30.7.3 Knowledge Checks
21. Unit 30.7.4: Contactors for Controlling Electric Furnaces
22. Unit 30.7.4 Knowledge Checks
23. Unit 30.8: Wiring Diagrams
24. Unit 30.8: Knowledge Checks
25. Unit 30.9 Control Circuits for Forced Air Handlers
26. Unit 30.9 Knowledge Checks
27. Unit 30.10: Blower Motor Circuits
28. Unit 30.10 Knowledge Checks
29. Unit 30.11: Airflow in an Electric Furnace (Measurements and Calculations)
30. Unit 30.11 Knowledge Checks
31. Unit 30.13.1: Service Calls Part 1 - Customer Relations
32. Unit 30.13.1 Knowledge Checks
33. Unit 30.13.2: Service Calls Part 2 - Troubleshooting
34. Unit 30.13.2 Knowledge Checks
35. Unit 30: Textbook Assignment
36. Unit 30: Chapter Summary
37. Unit 30 Quiz
38. Module 25: Practical Skills Report
1. Module 25: Test
1. Module 26: Overview
2. Unit 31 Textbook Reading Part 1
3. Unit 31.1: Introduction to Gas Furnaces
4. Unit 31.1 Knowledge Checks
5. Unit 31.2: Types of Furnaces
6. Unit 31.2 Knowledge Checks
7. Unit 31.3: Gas Fuels
8. Unit 31.3 Knowledge Checks
9. Unit 31.4: Gas Combustion
10. Unit 31.4 Knowledge Checks
11. Unit 31.5: Gas Regulators
12. Unit 31.5 Knowledge Checks
13. Unit 31.6: The Gas Valve
14. Unit 31.6 Knowledge Checks
15. Unit 31.7: Fuel Delivery Components
16. Unit 31.7 Knowledge Checks
17. Unit 31.8: Heat Exchanges
18. Unit 31.8 Knowledge Checks
19. Unit 31.9: Fan & Limit Controls
20. Unit 31.9 Knowledge Checks
21. Unit 31.10: Pilots
22. Unit 31.10 Knowledge Checks
23. Unit 31.11: Ignition Systems
24. Unit 31.11 Knowledge Checks
25. Unit 31.12: Flame Rectification
26. Unit 31.12 Knowledge Checks
27. Unit 31 Part 1 Quiz
28. Module 26: Practical Skills Report
1. Module 26 Test
1. Module 27: Overview
2. Unit 31 Texbook Reading Part 2
3. Unit 31.13 Part 1: High Efficiency Furnaces
4. Unit 31.13 Part 2: High Efficiency Furnaces
5. Unit 31.13 Knowledge Checks
6. Unit 31.14 Part 1: Electronic Ignition Modules & IFCs
7. Unit 31.14 Part 2: Electronic Ignition Modules & IFCs
8. Unit 31.14: Knowledge Checks
9. Unit 31.15: Two-Stage and Modulating Furnaces
10. Unit 31.15: Knowledge Checks
11. Unit 31.16: Venting
12. Unit 31.16: Knowledge Checks
13. Unit 31.17: Gas Piping
14. Unit 31.17: Knowledge Checks
15. Unit 31.18: Gas Furnace Wiring Diagrams and Troubleshooting Flowcharts
16. Unit 31.18: Knowledge Checks
17. Unit 31.22: Preventative Maintenance
18. Unit 31.22: Knowledge Checks
19. Unit 31: Textbook Assignment
20. Unit 31: Chapter Summary
21. Unit 31: Quiz
22. Module 27: Practical Skills Report
1. Module 27: Test
1. Module 28: Overview
2. Unit 34: Textbook Reading
3. Unit 34.1: Introduction to Indoor Air Quality
4. Unit 34.1: Knowledge Checks
5. Unit 34.2: Sources of Indoor Air Pollution
6. Unit 34.2: Knowledge Checks
7. Unit 34.3 Part 1: Common Pollutants
8. Unit 34.3 Part 2: Common Pollutants (Continued)
9. Unit 34.3: Knowledge Checks
10. Unit 34.4: Sick Building Syndrome
11. Unit 34.4: Knowledge Checks
12. Unit 34.5: Mold Remediation
13. Unit 34.5: Knowledge Checks
14. Unit 34.6: Ventilation
15. Unit 34.6: Knowledge Checks
16. Unit 34.7: Air Cleaning
17. Unit 34.7: Knowledge Checks
18. Unit 34.8: Duct Cleaning
19. Unit 34.8: Knowledge Checks
20. Unit 34.9: Air Humidification
21. Unit 34.9: Knowledge Checks
22. Unit 34.10: Diagnostic Chart for Filtration & Humidification System
23. Unit 34.10: Knowledge Checks
24. Unit 34: Textbook Assignment
25. Unit 34: Chapter Summary
26. Module 28: Quiz
27. Module 28: Practical Skills Report
1. Module 28: Test
1. Module 29: Overview
2. Unit 37: Textbook Reading
3. Unit 37.1: Conditioning Equipment
4. Unit 37.1: Knowledge Checks
5. Unit 37.2: Correct Air Quantity
6. Unit 37.2: Knowledge Checks
7. Unit 37.3: The Forced-Air System
8. Unit 37.3: Knowledge Checks
9. Unit 37.4: The Blower
10. Unit 37.4: Knowledge Checks
11. Unit 37.5: System Pressures
12. Unit 37.5: Knowledge Checks
13. Unit 37.6: Air Measuring Instruments for Duct Systems
14. Unit 37.6: Knowledge Checks
15. Unit 37.7: Types of Fans and Blowers
16. Unit 37.7: Knowledge Checks
17. Unit 37.8: Types of Drive Assemblies
18. Unit 37.8: Knowledge Checks
19. Unit 37.9: The Supply Duct System
20. Unit 37.9: Knowledge Checks
21. Unit 37.10 Part 1: Duct Materials
22. Unit 37.10 Part 2: Duct Materials (Continued)
23. Unit 37.10: Knowledge Checks
24. Unit 37.11: Duct Air Movement
25. Unit 37.11: Knowledge Checks
26. Unit 37.12: Balancing Dampers
27. Unit 37.12: Knowledge Checks
28. Unit 37.13: Zoning
29. Unit 37.13: Knowledge Checks
30. Unit 37.14: Duct Insulation
31. Unit 37.14: Knowledge Checks
32. Unit 37.15: Blending the Conditioned Air with Room Air
33. Unit 37.15: Knowledge Checks
34. Unit 37.16: The Return-Air Duct System
35. Unit 37.16: Knowledge Checks
36. Unit 37.17: Sizing Duct for Moving Air
37. Unit 37.17: Knowledge Checks
38. Unit 37.18: Measuring Air Movement for Balancing
39. Unit 37.18: Knowledge Checks
40. Unit 37.19: The Air Friction Chart
41. Unit 37.19: Knowledge Checks
42. Unit 37.20: Practical Troubleshooting Techniques
43. Unit 37.20: Knowledge Checks
44. Unit 37: Textbook Assignment
45. Unit 37: Chapter Summary
46. Module 29: Quiz
47. Module 29: Practical Skills Report
1. Module 29: Test
1. Module 30: Overview
2. Unit 38: Textbook Reading
3. Unit 38.1 Introduction to Equipment Installation
4. Unit 38.1: Knowledge Checks
5. Unit 38.2: Installing Square & Rectangular Duct
6. Unit 38.2: Knowledge Checks
7. Unit 38.3: Installing Round Metal Duct Systems
8. Unit 38.3: Knowledge Checks
9. Unit 38.4: Insulation and Acoustical Lining for Metal Duct
10. Unit 38.4: Knowledge Checks
11. Unit 38.5: Installaing Ductboard Systems
12. Unit 38.5: Knowledge Checks
13. Unit 38.6: Installing Flex Duct
14. Unit 38.6: Knowledge Checks
15. Unit 38.7: Electrical Installation
16. Unit 38.7: Knowledge Checks
17. Unit 38.8: Installing Package Systems
18. Unit 38.8: Knowledge Checks
19. Unit 38.9: Installing Split-System Air Conditioners
20. Unit 38.9: Knowledge Checks
21. Unit 38.10: The Split-System Condensing Unit
22. Unit 38.10: Knowledge Checks
23. Unit 38.11: Installaing Refrigerant Piping on Split-Systems
24. Unit 38.11: Knowledge Checks
25. Unit 38.12: Equipment Startup
26. Unit 38.12: Knowledge Checks
27. Unit 38: Textbook Assignment
28. Unit 38: Chapter Summary
29. Module 30: Quiz
30. Module 30: Practical Skills Report
1. Module 30 Test
1. Module 31: Overview
2. Unit 40: Textbook Reading
3. Unit 40.1: Mechanical Operating Conditions
4. Unit 40.1: Knowledge Checks
5. Unit 40.2: Relationships of System Components Under Load Changes
6. Unit 40.2: Knowledge Checks
7. Unit 40.3: Evaporator Operating Conditions
8. Unit 40.3: Knowledge Checks
9. Unit 40.4: High Evaporator Load & Cool Condenser
10. Unit 40.4: Knowledge Checks
11. Unit 40.5: Grades of Equipment
12. Unit 40.5: Knowledge Checks
13. Unit 40.6: Documentation With the Unit
14. Unit 40.6: Knowledge Checks
15. Unit 40.7: Establishing a Reference Point on Unknown Equipment
16. Unit 40.7: Knowledge Checks
17. Unit 40.8: System Pressures & Temperatures at Different Operating Conditions
18. Unit 40.8: Knowledge Checks
19. Unit 40.9: Equipment Efficiency Ratings
20. Unit 40.9: Knowledge Checks
21. Unit 40.10: Typical Electrical Operating Conditions
22. Unit 40.10: Knowledge Checks
23. Unit 40.11: Matching the Unit to the Correct Power Supply
24. Unit 40.11: Knowledge Checks
25. Unit 40.12: Starting the Equipment with the Correct Data
26. Unit 40.12: Knowledge Checks
27. Unit 40.13: Finding a Point of Reference fo an Unknown Motor Rating
28. Unit 40.13: Knowledge Checks
29. Unit 40.14: Determining the Compressor Running Amperage
30. Unit 40.14: Knowledge Checks
31. Unit 40.15: Compressors Operating at Full Load Current
32. Unit 40.15: Knowledge Checks
33. Unit 40.16: Two-Speed & Variable Speed Compressors
34. Unit 40.16: Knowledge Checks
35. Unit 40: Textbook Assignment
36. Unit 40: Chapter Summary
37. Module 31: Quiz
38. Module 31: Practical Skills Report
1. Module 31: Test
1. Module 32: Overview
2. Unit 41: Textbook Reading
3. Unit 41.1: Introduction to Heat Gain & Heat Loss
4. Unit 41.1: Knowledge Checks
5. Unit 41.2: Mechanical Troubleshooting
6. Unit 41.2: Knowledge Checks
7. Unit 41.3: Temperature Difference, Temperature Split, and Approach Temperature
8. Unit 41.3: Knowledge Checks
9. Unit 41.4: Gauge Manifold Usage
10. Unit 41.4: Knowledge Checks
11. Unit 41.5: When to Connect the Gauges
12. Unit 41.5: Knowledge Checks
13. Unit 41.6: Low Side Gauge Readings
14. Unit 41.6: Knowledge Checks
15. Unit 41.7: High Side Gauge Readings
16. Unti 41.7: Knowledge Checks
17. Unit 41.8 Part 1: Temperature Readings
18. Unit 41.8 Part 2: Temperature Readings (Continued)
19. Unit 41.8: Knowledge Checks
20. Unit 41.9: Charging Procedures in the Field
21. Unit 41.9: Knowledge Checks
22. Unit 41.10: Electrical Troubleshooting
23. Unit 41.10: Knowledge Checks
24. Unit 41.11: Compressor Overload Problems
25. Unit 41.11: Knowledge Checks
26. Unit 41.12 Part 1: Compressor Electrical Checkup
27. Unit 41.12 Part 2: Compressor Electrical Checkup
28. Unit 41.12: Knowledge Checks
29. Unit 41.13: Troubleshooting the Circuit Electrical Protectors - Fuses and Breakers
30. Unit 41.13: Knowledge Checks
31. Unit 41.14: Diagnostic Chart for Air Conditioning Systems (Cooling)
32. Unit 41.14: Knowledge Checks
33. Unit 41.15: Service Technician Calls
34. Unit 41.15: Knowledge Checks
35. Unit 41: Textbook Assignment
36. Unit 41: Chapter Summary
37. Module 32: Quiz
38. Module 32: Practical Skills Report
1. Module 32: Test
1. Module 33: Overview
2. Unit 42: Textbook Reading
3. Unit 42.1: Introduction to Heat Gain & Heat Loss
4. Unit 42.1: Knowledge Checks
5. Unit 42.2: Methods to Determine the Heat Gain and Heat Loss of a Structure
6. Unit 42.2: Knowledge Checks
7. Unit 42.3: Indoor and Outdoor Design Conditions for Heating and Cooling
8. Unit 42.3: Knowledge Checks
9. Unit 42.4: U-Values & R-Values
10. Unit 42.4: Knowledge Checks
11. Unit 42.5: Introduction to Heat Gain & Heat Loss Calculations
12. Unit 42.5: Knowledge Checks
13. Unit 42.6.1: Elements of Structural Heat Loss (Heating Mode), Walls, Windows & Doors
14. Unit 42.6.2: Elements of Structural Heat Loss (Heating Mode) Ceilings and Floors
15. 42.6.3: Elements of Structural Heat Loss (Heating Mode) Infiltration, Duct Loss, & Total Heating Output
16. Unit 42.6: Knowledge Checks
17. Unit 42.7.1: Elements of Structural Heat Gain (Cooling Mode) Walls, Doors, Ceilings, and Windows
18. Unit 42.7.2: Elements of Structural Heat Gain (Cooling Mode) Internal Heat Gain, Infiltration, & Ductwork
19. Unit 42.7: Knowledge Checks
20. Unit 42: Textbook Assignment
21. Unit 42: Chapter Summary
22. Module 33: Quiz
23. Module 33: Practical Skills Report
1. Module 33: Test
1. Module 34: Overview
2. Unit 43: Textbook Reading
3. Unit 43.0: Air Source Heat Pumps Safety Tips!
4. Unit 43.0: Knowledge Checks
5. Unit 43.1: Reverse Cycle Refrigeration
6. Unit 43.1: Knowledge Checks
7. Unit 43.2: Heat Sources for Winter
8. Unit 43.2: Knowledge Checks
9. Unit 43.3:The Four-Way Reversing Valve
10. Unit 43.3: Knowledge Checks
11. Unit 43.4: The Air-to-Air Heat Pump
12. Unit 43.4: Knowledge Checks
13. Unit 43.5: Refrigerant Line Identification
14. Unit 43.5: Knowledge Checks
15. Unit 43.6: Metering Devices in Heat Pump Applications
16. Unit 43.6: Knowledge Checks
17. Unit 43.7: Liquid-Line Accessories
18. Unit 43.7: Knowledge Checks
19. Unit 43.8: Application of the Air-to-Air Heat Pump
20. Unit 43.8: Knowledge Checks
21. Unit 43.9: Coeffiecient of Performance
22. Unit 43.9: Knowledge Checks
23. Unit 43.10: The Split-Type Air-to-Air Heat Pump
24. Unit 43.10: Knowledge Checks
25. Unit 43.11: The Package Air-to-Air Heat Pump
26. Unit 43.11: Knowledge Checks
27. Unit 43.12 Part 1: Controls for the Air-to-Air Heat Pump
28. Unit 43.12 Part 2: Controls for the Air-to-Air Heat Pump (Continued)
29. Unit 43.12: Knowledge Checks
30. Unit 43.13: The Defrost Cycle Part 1
31. Unit 43.13: The Defrost Cycle Part 2
32. Unit 43.13: Knowledge Checks
33. Unit 43.14: Second-Stage Electric Heat
34. Unit 43.14: Knowledge Checks
35. Unit 43.15: Servicing the Air-to-Air Heat Pump
36. Unit 43.15: Knowledge Checks
37. Unit 43.16: Troubleshooting the Electrical System
38. Unit 43.16: Knowledge Checks
39. Unit 43.17: Troubleshooting Mechanical Problems
40. Unit 43.17: Knowledge Checks
41. Unit 43.18: Troubleshooting the Four-Way Reversing Valve
42. Unit 43.18: Knowledge Checks
43. Unit 43.19: Troubleshooting the Compressor
44. Unit 43.19: Knowledge Checks
45. Unit 43.20: Checking the Charge
46. Unit 43.20: Knowledge Checks
47. Unit 43.21: Special Application for Heat Pumps
48. Unit 43.21: Knowledge Checks
49. Unit 43.22: Heat Pumps Using Scroll Compressors
50. Unit 43.22: Knowledge Checks
51. Unit 43.23: Heat Pump Systems With Variable Speed Motors
52. Unit 43.23: Knowledge Checks
53. Unit 43.24: Preventative Maintenance
54. Unit 43.24: Knowledge Checks
55. Unit 43.25: Diagnostic Chart for Heat Pumps in the Heating Mode
56. Unit 43.25: Knowledge Checks
57. Unit 43: Chapter Summary
58. Unit 43: Textbook Assignment
59. Module 34: Quiz
60. Module 34: Practical Skills Report
1. Module 34: Test
1. Module 35: Overview
2. Unit 44: Textbook Reading
3. Unit 44.1: Reverse Cycle Refrigeration
4. Unit 44.1: Knowledge Checks
5. Units 44.2-44.3: Geothermal Heat Pump Classifications and Open Loop Systems
6. Units 44.2 - 44.3: Knowledge Checks
7. Unit 44.4: Water Quality
8. Unit 44.4: Knowledge Checks
9. Unit 44.5: Closed Loop System
10. Unit 44.5: Knowledge Checks
11. Units 44.6 - 44.7: Ground Loop Configurations, Flows and System Materials
12. Units 44.6 - 44.7: Knowledge Checks
13. Unit 44.8: Geothermal Wells & Water Sources for Open Loop Systems
14. Unit 44.8: Knowledge Checks
15. Unit 44.9: Water-to-Water Heat Pumps
16. Unit 44.9: Knowledge Checks
17. Unit 44.10: Troubleshooting
18. Unit 44.10: Knowledge Checks
19. Unit 44.11: Direct Geothermal Heat Pump Systems
20. Unit 44.11: Knowledge Checks
21. Unit 44: Chapter Summary
22. Unit 44: Textbook Assignment
23. Module 35 Quiz
24. Module 35: Practical Skills Report
1. Module 35: Test
1. Module 36: Overview
2. Unit 50: Textbook Reading
3. Unit 50.1: Rooftop Package Units
4. Unit 50.1: Knowledge Checks
5. Unit 50.2: Installation of RTUs
6. Unit 50.2: Knowledge Checks
7. Unit 50.3: Economizers
8. Unit 50.3: Knowledge Checks
9. Unit 50.4: Economizer Modes of Operation
10. Unit 50.4: Knowledge Checks
11. Unit 50.5: ASHRAE Standard 62
12. Unit 50.5: Knowledge Checks
13. Unit 50.6: Demand Control Ventilation
14. Unit 50.6: Knowledge Checks
15. Unit 50.7: Traditional Constant-Volume Air Distribution Methods
16. Unit 50.7: Knowledge Checks
17. Unit 50.8: Variable Air-Volume Systems
18. Unit 50.8: Knowledge Checks
19. Unit 50.9: VAV Boxes and Terminal Units
20. Unit 50.9: Knowledge Checks
21. Unit 50.10: Hot Water in the Reheat Coils
22. Unit 50.10: Knowledge Checks
23. Unit 50.11: Chilled Water VAV Systems
24. Unit 50.11: Knowledge Checks
25. Unit 50.12: Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems (VFR)
26. Unit 50.12: Knowledge Checks
27. Unit 50.13: Dry Coolers
28. Unit 50.13: Knowledge Checks
29. Unit 50.14: Chilled Beam Systems
30. Unit 50.14: Knowledge Checks
31. Unit 50 Chapter Summary
32. Unit 50: Textbook Assignment
33. Module 36: Quiz
34. Module 36: Practical Skills Report
1. Module 36: Test

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Orientation Module

Module 25: Electric Heat (Unit 30)

Module 25: Test

Module 26: Gas Heat 1 (Unit 31 Part 1)

Module 26 Test

Module 27: Gas Heat 2 (Unit 31 Part 2)

Module 27: Test

Module 28: Indoor Air Quality (Unit 34)

Module 28 Test

Module 29: Air Distribution and Balance (Unit 37)

Module 29: Test

Module 30: Installation (Unit 38)

Module 30: Test

Module 31: Typical Operating Conditions (Unit 40)

Module 31: Test

Module 32: Troubleshooting (Unit 41)

Module 32: Test

Module 33: Heat Gains and Heat Losses in Structures (Unit 42)

Module 33: Test

Module 34: Air Source Heat Pumps (Unit 43)

Module 34: Test

Module 35: Geothermal Heat Pumps (Unit 44)

Module 35: Test

Module 36: Commercial, Package Rooftop, Variable Refrigerant Flow, and Variable Air Volume Systems (Unit 50)

Module 36: Test

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