AU 222 - Ford ASSET Air Conditioning and Heating

Credit Hours: 2

Modern cooling, heating and air conditioning. The diagnosing and repair of temperature control and air flow control of the heating and cooling systems.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

identify the differences in air conditioning systems used on modern vehicles, including R-12, R-134a, type of drier and if an orifice tube or expansion valve. Competency will be based on a test with a grade of at least 65%;
identify and describe the procedure for attaching manifold gauges to an air conditioning system and tell what proper pressure should be. Competency will be based on a test with a grade of at least 65%;
describe the function of all of the components in an air conditioning system. Competency will be based on a grade of at least 65%;
identify and describe the operation and testing of the control head on modern vehicles. Competency will be based on a test and a score of at least 65%;
understand the operation of the electrical parts of the air conditioning and heating system. Competency will be based on a test with a grade of at least 65%; and
understand and be able to perform test procedure on the cooling system of the vehicle as it relates to the heater system. Competency will be based on classroom and lab activities and a test with a grade of at least 65%.

Concurrent Registration: AU 223
F (S)