ABCs of Air Conditioning OL002
ABCs of Air Conditioning
OL002
This on-line course provides people new to the industry and non-technical people a concise overview of air conditioning. It addresses the topics of: Human Comfort, The Air Cycle, Refrigeration Cycle, The Heat Pump and Air Conditioning Equipment. This training is self-paced and contains a skill check at the end of each section and final exam, each with reference to the appropriate section of the training, allowing students to evaluate their understanding of the concepts presented.
| duration | cost | format | register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hrs | $50 | online |
This on-line course provides people new to the industry and non-technical people a concise overview of air conditioning. It addresses the topics of: Human Comfort, The Air Cycle, Refrigeration Cycle, The Heat Pump and Air Conditioning Equipment. The course includes section skill checks and a final exam. To receive FAD credit you must pass the final exam.
Who should take this training
This course is for anyone new to the industry or people involved in the industry who want to understand more about the function and equipment used in HVAC systems.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, each student should be able to:
- Select the conditions that influence comfort and identify how an air conditioning system addresses each
- Pick conditions that influence a cooling and heating load
- Identify the parts and function of the air system
- Select by name and function the components of the mechanical refrigeration cycle
- Correctly match terms air conditioning terms used for capacity and efficiency
- Identify difference in a heat pump system and an air conditioning system
- Select equipment types used in residential systems
- Select equipment types and applications of commercial systems
Training Methods Used
This course is a narrated online PowerPoint lecture with animations. Student’s achievement of the learning objectives is determined by successful completion of the final online exam.
Topics Covered
All times are approximate and shown as (time in minutes).
- Define air conditioning (3)
- Explain comfort and system influences on comfort (20)
- Describe heating and cooling loads (6)
- Describe the air cycle components and function (14)
- Explain the mechanical refrigeration cycle and component function (19)
- Describe the terms used for capacity and efficiency (3)
- Explain heat pumps (13)
- Describe types of air conditioning equipment and its application (40)
- Final exam (15)
Completion requirements
To receive a certificate for this course student must receive a grade of 70% on the final exam. Once you complete the exam you will be able to print a certificate.
Prerequisite requirements
None.
Suggested background
This program is appropriate for anyone interested in a better understanding of the fundamentals of air conditioning systems.
What you will receive
None.
Appropriate dress for this class
Not applicable.
Class hours
Class can be accessed 24/7 and is available immediately upon purchase.
Location
Access to this course will be provided after registration.
This on-line course provides people new to the industry and non-technical people a concise overview of air conditioning. It addresses the topics of: Human Comfort, The Air Cycle, Refrigeration Cycle, The Heat Pump and Air Conditioning Equipment. The course includes section skill checks and a final exam. To receive FAD credit you must pass the final exam.
Who should take this training
This course is for anyone new to the industry or people involved in the industry who want to understand more about the function and equipment used in HVAC systems.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, each student should be able to:
- Select the conditions that influence comfort and identify how an air conditioning system addresses each
- Pick conditions that influence a cooling and heating load
- Identify the parts and function of the air system
- Select by name and function the components of the mechanical refrigeration cycle
- Correctly match terms air conditioning terms used for capacity and efficiency
- Identify difference in a heat pump system and an air conditioning system
- Select equipment types used in residential systems
- Select equipment types and applications of commercial systems
Training Methods Used
This course is a narrated online PowerPoint lecture with animations. Student’s achievement of the learning objectives is determined by successful completion of the final online exam.
Topics Covered
All times are approximate and shown as (time in minutes).
- Define air conditioning (3)
- Explain comfort and system influences on comfort (20)
- Describe heating and cooling loads (6)
- Describe the air cycle components and function (14)
- Explain the mechanical refrigeration cycle and component function (19)
- Describe the terms used for capacity and efficiency (3)
- Explain heat pumps (13)
- Describe types of air conditioning equipment and its application (40)
- Final exam (15)
Completion requirements
To receive a certificate for this course student must receive a grade of 70% on the final exam. Once you complete the exam you will be able to print a certificate.
Prerequisite requirements
None.
Suggested background
This program is appropriate for anyone interested in a better understanding of the fundamentals of air conditioning systems.
What you will receive
None.
Appropriate dress for this class
Not applicable.
Class hours
Class can be accessed 24/7 and is available immediately upon purchase.
Location
Access to this course will be provided after registration.
