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Course Description

This course is 49 learning hours. It is recommended that students spend an average of 7 hours per week on this course.

This course begins with a look at heat pumps, gas/electric heat with air conditioning, and specs, codes, and MERV ratings. It then looks at troubleshooting, decision-making, and ethics. The course concludes with a lesson on HVAC implementation and commissioning.

Course Outline

  • Week 1: Heating and Cooling Principles
  • Week 2: Gas and Electric Heating
  • Week 3: Codes and Standards
  • Week 4: Commissioning
  • Week 5: Professional Practice

What You Will Learn

  • How heat pumps work
  • The differences between gas and electric heating
  • Codes and standards associated with HVAC
  • Professional practice, decision making, and ethics
  • How to implement and commission HVAC

Notes

By enrolling in this course, you will be automatically enrolled in the Certificate in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).

The Faculty of OLCD recommends an intermediate level of English language proficiency for the most effective learning and participation in our online and face-to-face courses. A list of the minimum recommended scores on some common English tests can be found on our website. If you have questions about your English language proficiency and ability to succeed in this course, please contact openlearning@dal.ca.
 

Recommended For

  • Estimation Technicians
  • Commissioning Engineers
  • Building Comfort Analysts
  • Quality Assurance / Quality Control Personnel

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Implementing HVAC
Type
Online - Self-Paced
Dates
Apr 01, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025
Total Learning Hours
49.0
Instruction Delivery Method(s)
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $1,195.00
Instructors
Reading List / Textbook
Heating and Cooling Essentials
Author: Jerry Killinger
Edition: 4th
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox
ISBN: 9781631260599
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