Architecture and Construction Foundations - Introduction to HVACR
Introduction to Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) is a one-credit
course that introduces students to the basic skills used in the HVACR industry. Students enrolled in
this course exhibit a mechanical aptitude; are able to comprehend written, verbal, and hands-on
instruction; display the ability to visualize a completed project; and possess the physical dexterity to
use basic hand tools. Instruction consists of both individual and group classroom and laboratory
activities and provides students with the knowledge and skills used throughout the HVACR industry
and other trades. Upon completion of this course, students exhibit skills in mathematics, hand tools,
torches, and tools particular to the HVACR industry. This course is a prerequisite to all courses in
the HVACR pathway.
Career and technical student organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and
technical education course. These organizations serve as a means to enhance classroom instruction
while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden
opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Students will:
Work through the NCCER Core Construction Book
Basic Safety
Introduction to Construction Math
Introduction to Hand Tools and Power Tools.
Basic Communication and Employability Skills
Introduction to Material Handling
Introduction to Construction Drawings
All chapters will have performance tasks that the student will have to complete satisfactory.
Along with:
1. Explain job opportunities related to the HVACR program.
2. Apply safety rules, regulations, and procedures for HVACR.
3. Construct fittings, including flare connections and swage joints, to specifications.
4. Demonstrate the process of bending tubing for specific angles.
5. Demonstrate air acetylene welding and soft soldering.
6. Various metal projects and copper fitting and soldering projects.
course that introduces students to the basic skills used in the HVACR industry. Students enrolled in
this course exhibit a mechanical aptitude; are able to comprehend written, verbal, and hands-on
instruction; display the ability to visualize a completed project; and possess the physical dexterity to
use basic hand tools. Instruction consists of both individual and group classroom and laboratory
activities and provides students with the knowledge and skills used throughout the HVACR industry
and other trades. Upon completion of this course, students exhibit skills in mathematics, hand tools,
torches, and tools particular to the HVACR industry. This course is a prerequisite to all courses in
the HVACR pathway.
Career and technical student organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and
technical education course. These organizations serve as a means to enhance classroom instruction
while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden
opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Students will:
Work through the NCCER Core Construction Book
Basic Safety
Introduction to Construction Math
Introduction to Hand Tools and Power Tools.
Basic Communication and Employability Skills
Introduction to Material Handling
Introduction to Construction Drawings
All chapters will have performance tasks that the student will have to complete satisfactory.
Along with:
1. Explain job opportunities related to the HVACR program.
2. Apply safety rules, regulations, and procedures for HVACR.
3. Construct fittings, including flare connections and swage joints, to specifications.
4. Demonstrate the process of bending tubing for specific angles.
5. Demonstrate air acetylene welding and soft soldering.
6. Various metal projects and copper fitting and soldering projects.