OUR PROGRAMS
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AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING, REFRIGERATION, & HEAT PUMPS
Program Description
This program is intended for the individual who wants to learn operation, troubleshooting and service of domestic and commercial air conditioning and heating equipment and also the repair and service of heat pumps. The program is intended for an individual who has sufficient mechanical and electrical comprehension to successfully assimilate the training offered. Portions of the National and Local Mechanical Code requirements are discussed in each phase of training.
The objectives of this program are to qualify the graduate to obtain employment at an entry-level position within the air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, and heat pumps service industry and to provide the graduate with the basic skills generally required for career advancement.
Course Descriptions
AC 101 Basics
In this unit, students are taught the development of refrigeration, the British Thermal Unit, and the basic refrigeration cycle; introduction to the chemical and physical properties of refrigerants and refrigeration oil; types, uses, and safety in handling common and special tools; types of fittings and tubing; soldering and brazing techniques; the fundamentals of electrical meters, Ohms Law, types of circuits, and electrical safety; the fundamentals of electricity, its generation, distribution, usage and controls. Also covered is the study of schematic diagrams, the troubleshooting of circuits, and common controls and their function and construction. The material covered in this phase encompasses electromagnetism and Ohms Law in design and construction characteristics of control devices including transformers, relays, capacitors, etc. Special emphasis is placed on particular control devices as utilized in modern refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
AC 102 Electrical
This unit covers the basic symbols used on wiring diagrams, the type of diagrams, how diagrams are drawn, and how diagrams are used in troubleshooting; the electrical meters that are used in troubleshooting; the theory of electric motors, the selection and testing of motors, and motor protection and troubleshooting; how electricity is generated and distributed, control circuits and their function, residential control circuits, and the 24 volt thermostat used in residential heating and cooling systems.
AC 103 Refrigeration & Comfort Cooling Systems
This unit covers the domestic refrigerator and freezer cycles and their controls, defrosting systems, wiring systems, and trainers; charging and evacuating refrigerators and freezers; replacing and servicing of hermatic motor compressors; troubleshooting system diagrams, leak detection, fabrication of lines, and use of electrical test instruments. The unit also covers comfort cooling systems; operating, troubleshooting and servicing of residential comfort coolers; introduction to the use of psychometric charts, wiring diagrams, wiring and servicing controls; principles of the heat pump, air handling and heat load calculations used in cooling.
AC 104 Heating
This unit covers fundamentals of heating systems and the operation, troubleshooting and servicing of warm air heating systems; use and care of test instruments for servicing heating systems; wiring diagrams, wiring and servicing controls used in residential heating systems; principles of air handling as it pertains to heating systems, principles of sizing, and installing heating systems.
AC 105 Commercial Systems
This unit covers commercial systems, cycles and components; ice makers, defrost systems, controls, safety devices an types of service valves; the operation, troubleshooting and servicing of commercial systems and, accessories; code and non-code installations, drawing diagrams and the wiring of complete electrical systems, heat lead calculations, air and water cooled condensers.
AC 106 Heat Pumps
This unit covers the refrigerant flow in the heating and cooling cycles of a heat pump as well as in the defrost cycle. It also covers troubleshooting and repairing common problems utilizing pictorial, schematic and flow charts of heat pumps. In addition, preventative maintenance will be emphasized as well as installation and servicing of heat pumps.
Drafting and CADProgram Description
The objective of this program is to qualify the graduate to obtain employment at entry level in the drafting field and to provide the graduate with the basic skills generally required for career advancement, with a specialization in two of the four following areas:
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING
ELECTRONIC DRAFTING
MECHANICAL DRAFTING
CIVIL DRAFTING
Course Descriptions
DFT 101 Introduction to Drafting
The first course in this program is the fundamental instruction of how to use the drafting instruments and Graphic Language. It covers the use and care of instruments, geometric constructions, lettering, use of scales orthographic projection, technical sketching and basic dimensioning techniques.
DFT 102 Fundamentals of Drafting
This course begins with a general review. It proceeds to cover standard practices and techniques of isometric pictorial systems, section views and conventions, auxiliary views and conventions, metric conversions, simplified screw threads, threaded fasteners, basic assemblies, working drawings and part details.
DFT 103 Architectural Drafting
This course begins with basic architectural procedures and nomenclature. The student progresses to prepare technical architectural plans in regards to working drawings for construction purposes. These plans include floor plans, electrical plans, elevations, site location plans, building sections and construction details, foundation plans and details, window and door schedules and orientation and use of building codes. The class concludes with the student preparing working drawings for a single-family residence and a light commercial structure which will be included in the students portfolio for presentation.
DFT 104 Electronic Drafting
This course deals with the study of device symbols, diagrammatic and production schematic drawings, flow diagrams, logic diagrams and the use of the standards related to electronic drafting. The student is exposed to schematic diagrams, electromechanical wiring diagrams, highway diagrams, point to point wiring diagrams, printed circuit boards, integrated circuitry and graphical representation. The course concludes with the preparation of two production drawings, which will be included in the students portfolio for presentation.
DFT 105 Mechanical Drafting
This course begins with a general review. The student will be exposed to screw threads and threaded fasteners, weld symbols for welded parts, parts detailing, mechanical assemblies, mechanical descriptive pictorials, casting forging and tooling. The student is also exposed to standard, unidirectional, arrow less dimensioning techniques, surfacing notation, tolerancing, and geometric dimensioning. The class also covers the commercial practices as related to mechanical drafting. The preparation of two production drawings, which will be included in the student portfolio for presentation.
DFT 106 Civil Drafting
This course begin with a general review of various types of maps and other drawing types associated with the civil application. Basic survey techniques and equipment used are studied. The student is then instructed in the use of equipment and drafting techniques used in the preparation of site plans, plan and profile drawings, civil oriented details., topographic drawings and private and commercial land use plans. The class concludes with the preparation of two plans for subdivision lots site plan and a plan and profile drawing, which will included in the students portfolio for presentation.
DFT 107 Introduction of Computer Aided Drafting
This course is designed to introduce the student to computers and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD). The student will study the concepts of CAD, the elements of a CAD system and the basic elements of the development and editing of CAD drawings. The student will become familiar with Auto CAD Release 14.
DFT 108 Computer Aided Drafting
This course is a continuation of DFT 107. The student learns to apply CAD to simple design/drafting tasks. The student is further instructed in the performance of increasingly higher level tasks using the more advanced features of the Auto CAD program.
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR TECHNICIAN PROGRAM
This program is designed for the individual who wants to become an automotive service technician and learn the basic automobile mechanics and electrical systems of modern automobiles. This program includes instruction in brake systems; electrical/electronic systems; engine performance; suspension and steering; and heating and air-conditioning systems.w
Objective: The objective of this program for the graduate is to obtain entry-level employment as an automotive mechanic in an independent automotive garage; automotive dealership; or garages that specialize in brake repairs, tune-ups, and engine repairs. Capitol City Trade & Tech strives to provide its graduates with the basic skills generally required for career advancement.
Course Descriptions
AM 120 Brakes
The student is given an introduction to the basic fundamental systems of the automobile with emphasis on brake systems and components; service and repair of these systems is taught and practiced. Equipment and tools necessary for service and repair are used and skills are measured and documented as development occurs. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to diagnose and repair brake systems using industry standard procedures and equipment.
AM 122 Suspension/Steering
The student is given an introduction to the basic fundamental systems of the automobile with emphasis on suspension and chassis construction; service and repair of suspension and steering is taught and practiced. Equipment and tools necessary for service and repair are used and skills are measured and documented as development occurs. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to diagnose and repair these systems using industry standard procedures and equipment.
AM 128 Electrical/Electronics Systems I
The course introduces the basics in electrical circuits and testing. The student will study and learn to diagnose general electrical systems, battery maintenance, starter systems, charging systems, lighting systems and repair, and performing various electrical repairs, including gauges, warning devices, and driver information systems.
AM 130 Electrical/Electronics Systems II
The student will study and learn to diagnose and repair additional electrical/electronic systems. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to diagnose and repair electrical/electronic systems.
AM 132 Heating and Air Conditioning
This course focuses on servicing air conditioning; air conditioning troubleshooting, the theory of air conditioning, causes of failures, leak checking, and proper charging procedures. The course also covers servicing heating, heating analyzing, and the theory of heating.
AM 134 Engine Performance I
This course is the introduction to basic engine performance. The student will study basic fuel systems, emission systems, air induction and exhaust systems, and ignition system diagnosis and repair. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform entry-level diagnostics.
AM 136 Engine Performance II
The student will study computerized engine controls and emissions systems. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to perform general engine diagnosis and computerized engine controls diagnosis and repair.
