Mar 29, 2024  
Spring 2020 Catalog 
    
Spring 2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BM 101 - Tools, Equipment and Materials


Credit Hours: 3

Safety practices used in the HVAC/R industry are demonstrated and practiced. The proper care and use of tools and equipment used in the installation and service of HVAC/R systems are demonstrated and practiced. The various types of piping materials used in the HVAC/R systems are discussed. The different methods of joining piping are studied. Soldering and brazing techniques are also demonstrated and practiced. Equipment and tools used to evacuate, leak test and charge a refrigeration system are demonstrated and practiced.

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

  • describe proper procedures for working with pressurized systems and vessels, electrical energy, heat, cold, rotating machinery and chemicals; for moving heavy objects; and for utilizing proper ventilation;
  • apply work safety standards and recognize safety hazards;
  • demonstrate the use of hand tools used by the HVAC/R technician to install and service an HVAC/R system;
  • demonstrate the equipment used to install and service HVAC/R systems;
  • recognize fasteners used to install and service HVAC/R piping and equipment;
  • select tubing and piping used to install and service HVAC/R piping and equipment;
  • demonstrate the bending, swaging, gluing, soldering, brazing, and threading methods of joining pipe;
  • analyze systems efficiency by using leak test, evacuate and charge a refrigeration system; and
  • demonstrate the ability to calibrate instruments used to install and service HVAC/R systems.


F/S (C, N)