Standards - Career & Technical Education

Apply Ohm’s law to troubleshoot electrical issues in an HVAC system.

Use the power formula to calculate how much power a device is consuming.

Explain the difference between parallel and series circuits and ways they are used.

Measure voltage, amperage, and resistance on an electrical circuit.

Explain the difference between a ladder diagram and a wiring schematic.

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.

Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Explain the importance and purposes of certification, licensing, rules, and regulating agencies in the HVAC industry.

Describe the role of forced air furnaces in residential comfort systems.

Explain the differences between a heat pump and a furnace.

Explain how a combustion analyzer works.

Size flue exhaust pipes and combustion air grilles, using international fuel gas code books.

Describe the functions of the components in an electric heat system.

Explain the principles of hydronic heating.

Describe the refrigeration cycle and the changes of state that occur.

Explain the law of thermodynamics and the pressure-temperature relationship.

Explain the function of a compressor and a metering device in the refrigeration process.

Contrast water-cooled condensers and air-cooled condensers.

Contrast direct expansion systems and chiller systems.

Explain the importance of airflow in relation to direct expansion and air-cooled HVAC systems.

Explain how pressure, velocity, and volume are interrelated in air flow and outline the methods used to measure them.

Describe various types of blowers and explain when they would be used.

Explain how insulating, sealing, and testing air distribution systems maximize energy efficiency and indicate why these processes are important.

Explain how common duct materials and fittings affect energy efficiency.

Explain the importance of air velocity and how characteristics of common grilles, registers, and dampers affect velocity on both the supply and return sides.

Use a ductulator to determine duct sizes for a given size unit and space.

Demonstrate use of pipefitting tools and measurements for fitting refrigerant, fuel gas, and/or water lines.

Identify and describe various types of steel pipe and fittings.

Describe the tools and methods used to cut and thread steel pipe.

Demonstrate the methods of installing and mechanically joining steel pipe.

Explain the difference between soldering and brazing.

Describe various soldering and brazing alloys, methods, and applications.