Architecture and Construction

  • Course offered in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Building Automation will be avalable to students in the Architecture and Construction Pathway.

     

    Possible Certification:

    OSHA - General

    NCCER - HVAC

    NCCER - Electrical

    NCCER - Plumbing

     

    Career and Technical Student Organization:

     Technology Student Association

Course Descriptions

  • Course Name: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technology I

    Course: 2

    Course Number: CAC240

    Offered In: 11–12

    Credits: 1

    Level: On Level

    Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Plumbing Technology I; completed application and acceptance required at the James Reese Career and Technical Center

    Description: In Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technology I, students will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter the industry as technicians, prepare for a postsecondary degree in a specified field, or pursue an approved apprenticeship program. Students will also acquire skills in safety, principles of HVAC theory, use of tools and codes, and installation of HVAC and refrigeration equipment. This course aligns to an industry certification available to all students.

     

    Course Name: Plumbing Technology I

    Course: 3

    Course Number: CAC260

    Offered In: 11–12

    Credits: 1

    Level: On Level

    Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technology I; completed application and acceptance required at the James Reese Career and Technical Center

    Description: In Plumbing Technology I, students gain the understanding needed to enter the industry as a plumbing apprentice, building maintenance technician, or in preparation for a postsecondary degree. Learned topics include plumbing code, power and hand tool use, plumbing drawing analysis, and the application of basic plumbing mathematics. Students also identify, fit, and use various piping such as plastic, copper, cast iron, carbon steel, and corrugated stainless steel.