HEATING AND AIRCONDITIONING (HVAC) ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (HET)
Basic Refrigeration Systems | This course introduces students to basic refrigeration theory and practice in Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR). The function and operational characteristics of the mechanical refrigeration system including condensers,... | |
HVACR Electricity I | This course introduces students to basic AC and DC circuitry, the laws of electricity, wiring of basic HVACR equipment, and safety procedures with an emphasis placed on sustainable energy sources through the use of lectures, demonstrations, and lab e... | |
Carpentry I | This course covers the essential details of frame dwelling construction. Content covered includes footings, girders, floor joists, floor openings, subflooring, balloon and platform types of framing, and rough framing of window and door openings. The... | |
HVACR Electricity II | This course covers intermediate AC and DC circuitry, the laws of electricity, wiring of HVACR equipment, and safety procedures with an emphasis placed on sustainable energy sources. Through lectures, demonstrations, and lab experiences, students will... | |
Heating I Residential Applianc | This course introduces students to the basic principles, practices, operations, service and installation of residential heating equipment through the use of lectures, demonstrations, and lab experiences. The function and operational characteristics o... | |
Plumbing and Pipefitting I | This course introduces students to blueprint drawings and detail sheets; piping system standards and specifications; and trade math. Students will be exposed to advanced blueprint reading examples, as well as motorized equipment and above ground pipe... | |
Plumbing and Pipefitting II | This course is a continuation of HET 135. The course also introduces students to pipe hangers and supports, identifying and installing valves, field routing and vessel trim, spring can supports, planning work activities and performing non-destructive... | |
Air Conditioning I Split-Syste | This course introduces students to the basic principles, practices, operations, service and installation of split-system residential and commercial cooling equipment, as well as industrial refrigeration equipment. The function and operational charact... | |
HVAC/R Blueprint Reading | This course introduces students to how blueprints are structured and the conventions that are used in making them and reading them for the HVAC/R field. These principles are then applied to detail drawings and assembly drawings of mechanical equipmen... | |
Refrigeration I Small Applianc | This course introduces students to the service needs of the small refrigeration appliance industry. Through lectures, demonstrations, and lab experiences, students will learn how to service domestic refrigerators, freezers, and icemakers and to insta... | |
Refrig II Commercial Appliance | This course introduces students to the basic principles, practices, operations, service, and installation of commercial refrigeration appliances. Students will learn how the product is cooled, desired temperature maintained, and proper humidity condi... | |
EPA Certification Preparation | This course introduces students to basic refrigeration, theory, and practice of the EPA mandated Section 608 Refrigeration Certification exam. The function and operational characteristics of the mechanical refrigeration system including condensers, e... | |
HVACR Load Calculation | This course introduces students to the standards for producing HVACR equipment sizing load calculations. The course details proper procedure required to complete a residential or commercial load calculation performed in accordance with the Air-Condit... | |
HVACR Engineering Tech Practic | This course is a supervised work experience in the HET program. It incorporates on-the-job training in the greater Lake County area and provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate acquired skills and knowledge, as well as continue their deve... | |
Recertification Preparation | This course is designed for students whose certification has expired or for students who need to re-sit for the EPA Technician Certification Exam or the Industry Competency Exam. This course prepares students with a review of pertinent material prior... | |
NATE Certification Preparation | This course prepares students to sit for the North American Technician Excellence (NATE) HVACR Exams. All pertinent material prior to the administration of the exams is reviewed.Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor | |
Chicago Stationary Engineer Ex | This course prepares students to sit for the Chicago Stationary Engineer Exam. Low pressure steam boilers and other pertinent material will be reviewed to help students prepare for the exam. | |
HVACR Electricity III | This course covers advanced AC and DC circuitry, the laws of electricity, wiring of HVACR equipment, and safety procedures with an emphasis placed on sustainable energy sources. Through lectures, demonstrations, and lab experiences, students will lea... | |
Air Movement & Ventilation | This course covers intermediate principles, practices, operations, and service of commercial HVAC equipment through the use of lectures, demonstrations, and lab experiences. The function and operational characteristics of various types of residential... | |
Heating II Hydronic Heating | This course introduces students to the basic principles, practices, operations, service and installation of residential and light commercial boilers through the use of lectures, demonstrations, and lab experiences. The function and operational charac... | |
A/C II Commercial HVAC Appl | This course covers intermediate principles, practices, operations, service and installation of commercial HVAC equipment through lectures, demonstrations, and lab experiences conducted on commercial HVAC equipment. The function and operational charac... | |
Sheet Metal Fabrication | This course introduces students to methods of sheet metal fabrication. Content includes laying-out and fabricating sheet metal ducts and fittings used in heating and air conditioning installations. This course emphasizes reading blueprints common to... | |
A/C III Installation & Service | This course covers various types of residential heating and air-conditioning service techniques and installation procedures, including equipment selection, layout, duct fabrication, piping techniques, troubleshooting, codes, preventive maintenance, m... | |
Refrig III Commercial Appl Ins | This course covers various types of commercial refrigeration service techniques and installation procedures, such as piping techniques, codes, preventive maintenance, multiple systems, and system accessories. The function and operational characterist... | |
Direct Digital Controls | This course covers basic commercial control principles and offers students experiences and practice in the selection, installation, operation, and servicing of pneumatic and electronic automation control systems and components used in commercial buil... | |
Building Insulation | This course covers heat flow, building science, building envelope, construction practices, material costs, moisture concerns, proper insulation techniques, and commercial and residential HVAC systems including equipment selection, layout, piping tech... | |
Energy Auditing | This course covers building energy auditing and associated heating and air-conditioning equipment. The concepts of heat flow, energy audit software, building science, building envelope, construction practices, material costs, moisture concerns, prope... | |
RESNET Exam Preparation | This course provides a review of material required to prepare students to take the Residential Energy Services Network's (RESNETĀ®) Quality Assurance Designee Trainer Exam.Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor | |
HVAC Codes | This course covers the function of HVAC Mechanical Codes including Building Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA) Mechanical Codes, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes, National Fuel Gas Codes, ASHRAE Standard Mechanical Refrigeratio... | |
Green Building/Energy Sustain | This course provides an introduction to "Green Building" within the LEED certification process. Other topics related to sustainability will be covered including conservation, insulation, weatherization, and renewable energy technologies such as wind,... | |
HET Capstone | This course engages students in a capstone experience consisting of a comprehensive heating, ventilation, air conditioning, or refrigeration (HVACR) lab assignment and research project on relevant HVACR topics. The projects offer students the opportu... | |
Special Topics in HVACR | This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in HVACR that do not have specific courses in the catalog. Course content will vary depending on the topic being studied. Topics may include current issues in HVACR, new technologies in HVACR... |