The first course is designed to provide beginning students with fundamentals in electrical skills. Emphasis is placed on basic electrical safety and electrical circuits. Students in this course will also be trained in electric theory and components that make up electrical circuits. Students will be able to identify electrical symbols and apply them to electrical wiring diagrams. The students will also gain knowledge of safe usage of electrical testing instruments to troubleshoot basic electric circuits. In addition, students will work with series circuits, parallel circuits and study the concepts of alternating current.
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Anywhere there are hot summers, cold winters or a need for climate control in a building, there’s a need for skilled heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. In the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program at WTI, you’ll learn the skills you need to begin a successful career in this field. We offer a blended learning environment. Each course is a combination of on-campus and online experiences. This provides the ideal balance of hands-on activity and convenience.
After completing this program, you’ll be prepared to find work as a:
- Installer
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician
- Appliance Repair Technician
- Refrigeration Technician
- Maintenance Technician
Program Objective
Courses available at Wichita and Joplin and campuses.
This program prepares graduates to become employable in an entry-level position as a Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician.
Students will understand electronic theory and refrigeration cycle principles as they apply to installing and troubleshooting basic problems. The course is taught using a combination of theory and practical applications in a laboratory environment.
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ASSOCIATE PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
Courses available at Wichita Main campus only.
The objective of this program is to prepare students to perform tasks for entry-level employment as a Computer Service Technician or Networking Systems Technician.
This program prepares students to perform tasks associated with installing, upgrading and maintaining computer network systems in a LAN/WAN environment. The course is taught using a combination of theory and practical applications in a laboratory environment. In order to provide the students with a well-rounded quality educational experience; students will be introduced to general education college-level courses that will afford them the future security of an Associates of Occupational Studies degree. To be considered for enrollment into this program, all admissions requirements must be met.
CLASSES YOU'LL TAKE
| Electrical Fundamentals | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
| Refrigeration Fundamentals | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of safe brazing techniques to different projects performed in the lab. Students will study basic refrigeration principals and the basic refrigeration cycle that is contained in all cooling systems, heat pumps and refrigeration equipment. Students will have daily lab work assignments to complete as required. | |||
| EPA Training and Research Project | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
This course is designed to refine the skills of the student for servicing HVAC/R systems in testing, evacuating, charging and adjusting the refrigerant charge. Quarterly project information will be specified in the first week of “Electrical Fundamentals”. The students will prepare to take their Section 608 EPA Exam, which they will take at the conclusion of this course. | |||
| Introduction to Heating Systems | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
This course is designed to introduce the student to different types of electrical heating controls systems. Study of the principals of combustion with an emphasis placed on the safety aspect of furnace operations. Students will study the installation of and sequence of events for gas furnace operation. Students will have daily lab work assignments to complete as required. Students will study and take the CSST piping Certification, also study and prepare to take the ICE (Industry Competency Exam) and (BSP) Building Science Principals Certifications. | |||
| Heating Systems Installation & Troubleshooting | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
This course is designed to provide students with a degree of proficiency in troubleshooting different types of heating systems. Emphasis is placed on the safety aspect of furnace operations. Students will have daily lab work assignments to complete as required. Students will continue to study and prepare to take the ICE and BSP Certifications. | |||
| Heating Pump Systems, Preventative Maintenance & Research Project | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
This course is designed to provide students with a degree of proficiency in troubleshooting different types of heating and heat pump controls systems. Emphasis is placed on the safety aspect of furnace operations. Students will have daily lab work assignments to complete as required. Students will also study and prepare to take the ICE (Industry Competency Exam) Certification. | |||
| Introduction to Air Conditioning | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
During this quarter, students will study the controls systems for cooling systems and will gain knowledge in psychometrics and airflow. They will learn about the different types of air purification systems, ventilation and dehumidification. This quarter is designed to properly understand the complete air conditioning system, duct design, testing and balance. Students will have daily lab work assignments to complete as required. | |||
| Building Construction & Building Science Principles | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
During this course, students will gain knowledge in duct design, testing and balancing of airflow, fans and air handling equipment. They will learn about the different types of air purification systems used to achieve a high level of air quality. This quarter is designed to properly understand the complete air conditioning system installation, starting with building load calculation to insure proper equipment sizing for optimum system efficiency. In addition, students perform hands-on projects covering sheet metal ductwork sizing, layout, and fabrication. Students will have daily lab work assignments to complete as required. BSP Certification. | |||
| AC Installation, Troubleshooting & Research Project | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
During this course students will gain knowledge in geothermal and air to air heat pump systems. This quarter is designed to properly understand the complete heat pump system installation, Students will also learn about the refrigeration system clean up and troubleshooting. Students will have daily lab work assignments to complete as required. | |||
| Introduction to Refrigeration Systems | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
During this quarter of training the students will review general refrigeration basics and become familiar with retrofitting CFC systems, refrigerant recovery procedures, evacuation, system charging and start up. Commercial refrigeration will be the focus throughout this phase. Students will have daily lab work assignments to complete as required. | |||
| Refrigeration Controls & Troubleshooting | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
During this quarter of training the students will study typical operating pressures and temperatures. They will be trained to find and correct refrigeration system problems. As some compressor problems stem from defrost problems, the students will understand defrost controls and their operations. Commercial refrigeration will be the focus throughout this phase. OSHA 10 hour General Industry Test. Students will have daily lab work assignments to complete as required. | |||
| Commercial Refrigeration Systems & Research Project | 4 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
During this course of training the students will discuss remote condensers, walk-in refrigeration applications. They will also study commercial ice machines, water quality, cleaning sanitizing and water filtration. Commercial refrigeration will be the focus throughout this phase. Students will have daily lab work assignments to complete as required. | |||
| Total | 48 Weeks | 60 QCH | |
DIPLOMA PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
Courses available at Wichita Main campus only.
The objective of this program is to prepare students to perform tasks for entry-level employment as a Computer Service Technician or Networking Systems Technician.
This program prepares students to perform tasks associated with installing, upgrading and maintaining computer network systems in a LAN/WAN environment. The course is taught using a combination of theory and practical applications in a laboratory environment. To be considered for enrollment into this program, all admissions requirements must be met. The credits awarded from this diploma program are transferrable into our CTNA AOS degree program
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