ECT: Commercial HVAC Systems: Program Development

This 39-page resource from the BEST Center provides information about the Commercial HVAC Systems certificate and Associate degree program at Laney College. This program is designed to "... prepare[] students to install, service, and maintain large-scale commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems (HVAC/R) and controls, with emphasis on safety, occupancy, comfort, and energy efficiency."

This program guide includes a table of contents, a catalog description, and provides information about the program design rationale and key elements, industry involvement, labor market needs analysis, recruitment, program infrastructure, pedagogy, and more. The following three appendices are also included: Sources of labor market needs analysis, Placement and wage data, and Industry Advisor Inputs.

Program-level learning outcomes include:

• Explain the theory, function and maintenance of commercial HVACR systems including hydronics and control systems.
• Explain the operation of commercial HVACR systems and controls including psychrometrics, system components and types of systems
• Demonstrate ability to interpret construction documents and diagrams to install and fabricate commercial HVACR systems, components, and controls.
• Demonstrate ability to apply building science principles and financially justify troubleshooting and system optimization to save energy while providing comfort and health.

Individual course guides are available to view separately.