APPR 188A
ORIENTATION; SAFETY & BEGINNING 2.5 Units RESIDENTIAL SHEET METAL INSTALLATION (SPECIALIST 1A)
Prerequisites: Admission to the Sheet Metal Specialist Apprenticeship Program; current employment in the sheet metal industry. Not Repeatable. 4.5 hours lecture-laboratory. (54 hours total per quarter) An introduction to residential and light commercial sheet metal installation, safety, tools, materials, equipment and related industry practices. Emphasis will be on safety and soldering techniques. [FHGE: Non-GE]
APPR 188B
RESIDENTIAL COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION & INSTALLATION (SPECIALIST 1B)
2.5 Units
Prerequisites: Admission to the Sheet Metal Specialist Apprenticeship Program; current employment in the sheet metal industry. Not Repeatable. 4.5 hours lecture-laboratory. (54 hours total per quarter) A continued development of concepts and practices already introduced and used in residential and light commercial installations of sheet metal ductwork. Emphasis will be on materials information and skills development. [FHGE: Non-GE]
APPR 189A
RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS; DUCT & HVAC 2.5 Units SYSTEMS (SPECIALIST 2A)
Prerequisites: Admission to the Sheet Metal Specialist Apprenticeship Program; current employment in the sheet metal industry. Not Repeatable. 4.5 hours lecture-laboratory. (54 hours total per quarter) A study of typical residential duct systems including ventilation and exhaust systems, and HVAC systems. Development of installation techniques. [FHGE: Non-GE]
APPR 189B
PLANS & ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL SHEET METAL (SPECIALIST 2B)
2.5 Units
Prerequisites: Admission to the Sheet Metal Specialist Apprenticeship Program; current employment in the sheet metal industry. Not Repeatable. 4.5 hours lecture-laboratory. (54 hours total per quarter) An advanced study of industry standards, values and requirements in residential sheet metal work including architectural applications of metal roofing, complex flashing, gutter and downspouts. Use of plans for coordinating installations. Mathematics review and further development of soldering skills. [FHGE: Non-GE]
APPRENTICESHIP: PIPE TRADES, SHEET METAL, FIELD IRONWORKERS, ELEVATORS Business & Social Sciences
APRT 106A
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SHEET METAL CONTROL SYSTEMS (FIFTH-YEAR SERVICE)
4.5 Units
Prerequisites: Admission to Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Program; current employment in the sheet metal industry. Not Repeatable. 9 hours lecture-laboratory. (108 hours total per quarter) Development of skills necessary for sheet metal workers to service air conditioning equipment with emphasis on control methods and systems, computerized building management, zone control and variable air volume systems. [FHGE: Non-GE]
APRT 106B
ENERGY MANAGEMENT & CUSTOMER 4.5 Units SERVICE (FIFTH-YEAR SERVICE)
Prerequisites: Admission to Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Program; current employment in the sheet metal industry. Not Repeatable. 9 hours lecture-laboratory. (108 hours total per quarter) Development of skills necessary for sheet metal workers to service air conditioning equipment with emphasis on digital control systems, energy management, business and shop operations and OSHA regulations. [FHGE: Non-GE]
APRT 107A
ADVANCED SHEET METAL SERVICE I
3 Units
APRT 107B
ADVANCED SHEET METAL SERVICE II
3 Units
APRT 111
COMPUTER LITERACY FOR TRADE APPRENTICES
Prerequisites: Admission to Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Program; current employment in the sheet metal industry. Not Repeatable. 6 hours lecture-laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter) In-depth study of HVAC systems, electricity, measurements; testing, adjusting and balancing for sheet metal service persons. Fluid flow, heat transfer, motors, starters and equations commonly used for testing will be covered. [FHGE: Non-GE] Prerequisites: Admission to Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Program; current employment in the sheet metal industry. Not Repeatable. 6 hours lecture-laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter) Continued in-depth study of HVAC systems. Air balancing, hydronic systems, pumps, U.S. and metric equivalents and conversions, heat and refrigeration will be covered. [FHGE: Non-GE]
1.5 Units
Prerequisites: Admission to Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Program; current employment in the sheet metal industry. Not Repeatable. 3 hours lecture-laboratory. (36 hours total per quarter) Introduction to general computer principles and basic computer operations. Topics will include hardware familiarity, basic system components and design, basics of file management, and beginning word processing, spreadsheet and presentation application use, as it relates to the trades. [FHGE: Non-GE]
APRT 140A
ELECTRICAL BASICS FOR RESIDENTIAL 2.5 Units HVAC SERVICE I
Prerequisites: Admission to Sheet Metal Residential Service Apprenticeship Program; current employment in the sheet metal industry. Not Repeatable. 4.5 hours lecture-laboratory. (54 hours total per quarter) Development of basic skills necessary for service technicians to service heating and air conditioning equipment with special emphasis on the basics of electricity and air filtration. [FHGE: Non-GE]
APRT 140B
REFRIGERATION BASICS FOR RESIDENTIAL HVAC SERVICE
2.5 Units
COMPONENTS OF RESIDENTIAL HVAC SERVICE
2.5 Units
TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSIS & REPAIR FOR RESIDENTIAL HVAC SERVICE
2.5 Units
Prerequisites: Admission to Sheet Metal Residential Service Apprenticeship Program; current employment in the sheet metal industry. Not Repeatable. 4.5 hours lecture-laboratory. (54 hours total per quarter) Development of the basics of refrigeration principles and residential systems for service technicians to service heating and air conditioning equipment. [FHGE: Non-GE]
APRT 141A
Prerequisites: Admission to Sheet Metal Residential Service Apprenticeship Program; current employment in the sheet metal industry. Not Repeatable. 4.5 hours lecture-laboratory. (54 hours total per quarter) Identifying components and evaluating their status in servicing heating and air conditioning equipment. Discussion of the service technician’s approach to field problems. [FHGE: Non-GE]
APRT 141B
Prerequisites: Admission to Sheet Metal Residential Service Apprenticeship Program; current employment in the sheet metal industry. Not Repeatable. 4.5 hours lecture-laboratory. (54 hours total per quarter)
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