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 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 tests, 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)