C504

Industrial Maintenance HVAC I (INDMA)

OCC

Program Overview:
The Industrial Maintenance HVAC I program will provide students with the skills required to enter the field of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Students will be qualified to find jobs as entry-level HVAC technicians. Installation of new systems and repair to existing HVAC systems for residential and commercial (small business) purposes will be covered. This program also targets incumbent workers who desire to broaden their skills for a career change or for advancement consideration.

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	Semester 1
	Prefix/Num	Title	Info	CR	FA2019	SP2020

INM 1220

Basic A/C & Refrigeration

4

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Maintenance and repair of window type and central air conditioning. Emphasis on basic refrigeration theory, refrigeration components identification and operation, system charging and evacuation. Copper brazing and electrical troubleshooting residential A/C systems will also be covered.

INM 1221

Intro to HVACR

2

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An introduction to heating, ventilation, air condition and refrigeration systems and the mechanics that make them work. Topics covered include thermodynamics, electrical control systems, terms, and definitions and component identification.

INM 1225

Basic Heating

3

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Introduction to heating systems, gas forced air, medium and high efficiency, electric and hydronic system installation, control system operation, and troubleshooting. Emphasis on system service and troubleshooting.

INM 2210

Occupational Safety (OSHA)

2

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This course is based on the Occupational Safety & Health Training Course in General Industry Safety & Health and the Illinois Onsite Safety & Health Consultation Program. In this course the student will learn what the OSH Act is and why it became necessary in protecting the workforce in the United States, what the Federal Code of Regulations are and how to identify workplace hazards, and also how to work with industrial managers in eliminating these workplace hazards. Repeatable 3 times to upgrade current safety skill levels and qualifications requirement.

	Semester 2
	Prefix/Num	Title	Info	CR	FA2019	SP2020

INM 2220

Adv. A/C Commercial Refrig

4

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Maintenance repair and troubleshooting of larger A/C 6 tons and up, walk-in coolers, freezers, ice machines, display cases, commercial refrigerators, and water coolers. Emphasis on refrigerant and refrigerant controls found mainly on commercial equipment. PREREQUISITE: INM 1220 Basic A/C and Refrigeration or consent of instructor.

INM 2225

Air Distribution/Load Calc

4

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This course covers heating and cooling load calculations needed to determine equipment size, airflow requirements, duct sizing, construction and materials, and different duct system types. PREREQUISITE: INM 1220 Basic A/C & Refrigeration or consent of instructor.

INM 2230

Recovery & EPA Tech Cert

.5

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This course covers proper use and operation of refrigerant recovery equipment with an emphasis on taking the EPA 608 Universal Certification Exam.

We recommend that you contact an advisor before enrolling in any degree, certificate, or transfer program to ensure all requirements are met including total hours associated with transfer courses.

This is a General Education or Elective course to be selected and therefore has no schedule link.