HVAC I/Pipefitting and Plumbing-Fall 2023

In this dual enrollment course, students will further their training towards either the HVAC technician certification program or the Pipefitting and Plumbing certification program. The HVAC I class will continue to advance their knowledge of the fundamentals of refrigeration, electricity, electric motors, and controls on HVAC systems. The students will also learn and practice HVAC installation techniques. In this course, students will gain additional clock hours toward the Tennessee College of Applied Technology-HVAC certification. The Pipefitting and Plumbing I class is designed to introduce the student to various techniques used in the pipefitting and plumbing trade. In this class, students will be trained on pipe fabrication and installation, blueprint reading and isometric drawings, measurement techniques, hand and power tools, cutting and prepping pipe, using a cutting torch, threading pipe, grooving, soldering, brazing, solvent joining pipes and installing valves. In this course, students will gain additional clock hours toward the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Pipefitting and Plumbing certification.