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Refrigerating Piping Design

Describe the type of copper used in refrigerating pipes.

Explain how copper piping is measured and why long radius fittings are used.

Explain the difference between plumbing copper and ACR copper and the fittings used with each type.

Refrigerants and Oils

Describe the characteristics of various refrigerants and the applications that require these characteristics.

Identify various refrigerant classifications and describe their environmental impact.

Use pressure-temperature (PT) charts to calculate superheat and subcooling.

Identify and describe lubricating oils and issues related to their function.

Describe considerations related to refrigerant conversions.

Basic Maintenance

Identify and describe common gaskets, packing materials, seals, and bearings.

Describe the properties of common lubricants and how they are applied.

Apply lubricants according to manufacturer’s specifications.

Identify different types of drive belts and describe how they are installed and adjusted.

Install and adjust a drive belt.

Outline the inspection and/or maintenance requirements for selected equipment.

Industrial Carpentry

Foundational Standards

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.

Hand and Power Tools

Identify and demonstrate the safe use and maintenance of various types of hand and power tools including levels, squares, clamps, hand saws, circular/table/miter saws, routers, drills, and pneumatic staple and nail guns.

Introduction to Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Layout

Analyze the types of drawings usually included in a set of plans and the information found on each type.

Explain the different types of lines used on construction drawings and what they represent.

Draw selected architectural symbols commonly used to represent materials on plans.

Identify selected electrical, mechanical, and plumbing symbols commonly used on plans.

Outline the organization and purpose of written specifications.

Building Materials

Identify various types of building materials and describe their uses, proper handling, storage, and associated safety precautions, including hardwoods and softwoods, wood sheet materials, engineered lumber, concrete, and metal framing members.

Calculate the amount of lumber needed to frame a structure; the number of sheets of plywood required for subflooring, exterior wall sheathing, and roof decking; and the number of drywall panels needed for ceilings and walls, based on a given set of construction drawings or blueprints.