Mechanical Techniques - Gas and Sheet Metal

Description: The student will identify the principles of home construction, load bearing and non-load bearing walls and supports, specifications, codes and manuals. Students will create drawings and sketches of equipment and systems involved with HVAC installations.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: Students will continue to build upon skills to address types and classifications of gas and propane fired appliances, the ignition systems found on gas fired appliances, and the associated safe handling practices. Students will interpret manufacturers’ specifications and drawings to place and install various classes of gas fired equipment. Emphasis will be placed on reading schematic wiring diagrams, wiring, and troubleshooting control circuits containing relays, timers, and controls. In addition, students will be introduced to customer communication skills.

• Hours: 84
• Credits: 6
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: The student will identify materials used in the HVAC trade, Students will be introduced to the fasteners used in industry as well as the safe handling and storage. Students will study and perform safe work practices and environmental protection practices, as per industry and manufacturers standards

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

Students will complete documentation including work orders, and other communication with tradespersons, customers and others. Students will learn the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, Propane Storage and Handling Code and how to interpret various regulations such as the Technical Standards and Safety Act 2000, and industry related Ontario Regulations. Students will identify the appropriate steps and procedures to follow when a hazardous situation arises and describe how to coordinate services to ensure safety and customer concerns are addressed.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

In this course, students will use the prior knowledge to perform the installation of various residential sheet metal and HVAC systems. Including supply and return air ducts, heating equipment and ventilation systems. Students will be introduced principles and properties of air as it relates to residential duct systems

• Hours: 98
• Credits: 7
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.