HVAC: Curriculum & Outline

  • Career and Technical Education
    ALSDE - approved  CTE  Course of Study Standards linked HERE.
    Supplemental Resources: Subject area courses may utilize the following supplemental resources:                                                                                                                       
    Below are the adopted textbooks for CTE courses as well as the course outline and description.
    Course Textbook Title Author Edition Publisher Copyright Year Tentative Course of Study Course Descriptions
                   
    PRINCIPALS OF REFRIGERATION REFRIGERATION AND AIR
    CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY
    Silberstein, Obrzut, Tomczyk,
    Whitman, Johnson
    9th Edition Cengage 2021 ALABAMA COURSE OF STUDY-
    Architecture and Construction
    This course emphasizes the fundamental principles for air conditioning and refrigeration. Instruction is provided in the theory and principles of refrigeration and heat transfer, HVAC/R system components, common, and specialty tools for HVAC/R, and application of the concepts of basic compression refrigeration. Upon completion, students should identify system components and understand their functions, identify, and use common and specialty HVACR tools, and maintain components of a basic compression refrigeration system
    PRINCIPALS OF ELECTRICITY FOR HVACR REFRIGERATION AND AIR
    CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY
    Silberstein, Obrzut, Tomczyk,
    Whitman, Johnson
    9th Edition Cengage 2021 ALABAMA COURSE OF STUDY-
    Architecture and Construction
    This course is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge of electrical theory and circuitry as it pertains to air conditioning and refrigeration. This course emphasizes safety, definitions, symbols, laws, circuits, and electrical test instruments. Upon completion, students should understand and be able to apply the basic principles of HVACR circuits and circuit components.
    REFRIDGE TRANSITION AND RECOVERY THEORY  NCCER: HVAC LEVEL 1 NCCER 6th Edition Pearson/Savvas 2023 ALABAMA COURSE OF STUDY-
    Architecture and Construction
    This course is EPA-approved and covers material relating to the requirements necessary for type I, II, and III universal certifications. Upon completion, students should be prepared to take the EPA 608 certification examination.
    SYSTEM SIZING AND AIR DISTRIBUTION  NCCER CORE: INTRODUCTION TO
    BASIC CONSTRUCTION SKILLS
    NCCER 6th Edition Pearson/Savvas 2021 ALABAMA COURSE OF STUDY-
    Architecture and Construction
    This course provides instruction in the load calculation of a structure and system sizing. Topics of instruction include heat loss, heat gain, equipment and air distribution sizing, and factors making acceptable indoor air quality. Upon course completion, students should be able to calculate system requirements.
    HVACR SERVICE PROCEDURES REFRIGERATION AND AIR
    CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY
    Silberstein, Obrzut, Tomczyk,
    Whitman, Johnson
    9th Edition Cengage 2021 ALABAMA COURSE OF STUDY-
    Architecture and Construction
    This course covers system performance checks and refrigerant cycle diagnosis. Emphasis is placed on the use of refrigerant recovery/recycle units, industry codes, refrigerant coils, and correct methods of charging and recovering refrigerants. Upon completion, students should be able to properly recover/recycle refrigerants and demonstrate safe, correct service procedures that comply with the no-venting laws.
    HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS I REFRIGERATION AND AIR
    CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY
    Silberstein, Obrzut, Tomczyk,
    Whitman, Johnson
    9th Edition Cengage 2021 ALABAMA COURSE OF STUDY-
    Architecture and Construction
    Instruction received in this course centers around the basic theory and application of heat pump systems and components. Upon completion, students will be able to install and service heat pumps in a wide variety of applications.
    FUNDAMENTALS OF GAS
    HEATING SYSTEMS
    REFRIGERATION AND AIR
    CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY
    Silberstein, Obrzut, Tomczyk,
    Whitman, Johnson
    9th Edition Cengage 2021 ALABAMA COURSE OF STUDY-
    Architecture and Construction
    This course provides instruction on general service and installation for common gas furnace system components. Upon completion, students will be able to install and service gas furnaces in a wide range of applications.