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Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology |
School of Applied Technology |
2012/2013 Program AvailabilityNorth Fall: Open |
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Type:
Advanced Diploma
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Campus:
North
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Program Code:
03601 |
Length: Two semesters, beginning in September |
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CONTACT INFORMATION: Des McCarville, program co-ordinator | 416.675.6622 ext. 5674 | des.mccarville@humber.ca
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Humber’s Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology advanced diploma program will provide you with a broad and intensive knowledge of the energy systems for commercial and industrial complexes. Graduates are capable of applying engineering principles and conventions to achieve optimum energy efficiency through a process of evaluation, monitoring, direct digital control (DDC), assessment and corrective action.
Industry partners include Carrier Canada, Sporlan Valve, York International, Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) – Ontario Maple Leaf Chapter, DuPont Canada, Lennox Canada, and Engineered Air.
Up to 20 per cent of the cost of constructing a new commercial building can go to heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. The push for greater energy efficiency is creating exciting opportunities for professionals who bring knowledge of effective and appropriate handling of energy to the design, installation and operation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Work in the commercial and industrial sectors, as well as in various levels of government departments. Potential employers include heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration manufacturers, consulting engineers, architects, process industries, wholesalers, distributors, mechanical contractors, building owners, chain stores, energy management firms, property management companies and school boards.
Completion of Humber’s Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician diploma and Gas Technician 3 programs
Qualified graduates of this program may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study at many postsecondary institutions. For detailed information, visit our website at humber.ca/transferguide.
The 2011/2012 fee for two semesters was
– domestic $3,317.08
– international $12,200.
Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2011/2012 academic year.
Fees are subject to change.
For more information visit Fees and Financial Assistance.
$155 – Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), G.2 certificate of qualification application and exam.
"I'm a field technician with TAC Controls and Automation, I create database, programs and graphics for building control systems. I work with engineers, electricians, project managers, and many other occupations on a daily basis. I am looking forward and very interested in the career ahead."
Emerson, 2010 Graduate
"As a graduate of the program I acquired the skills that led me into a successful career as an Environmental Technologist."
Dave, graduate
"The HVAC course at Humber College provides a sufficient amount of knowledge to be successful in this industry. The exceptional instructors ensure success after graduation."
John A. Masucci
"I'm a field technician with TAC Controls and Automation, I create database, programs and graphics for building control systems. I work with engineers, electricians, project managers, and many other occupations on a daily basis. I am looking forward and very interested in the career ahead."
Emerson, 2010 Graduate
"As a graduate of the program I acquired the skills that led me into a successful career as an Environmental Technologist."
Dave, graduate
"The HVAC course at Humber College provides a sufficient amount of knowledge to be successful in this industry. The exceptional instructors ensure success after graduation."
John A. Masucci
Semester 1 | ||
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
| COMM 213 | Technical Communications 1Technical Communications 1Course Code: COMM 213 Credits: 3 This course is designed to develop the writing skills that will be required for clear communication in technical documents. Students will learn write documents that are clear, accurate, and grammatically correct.
Students will practice reading and writing skills that will be valuable in their college programs and build a strong base for professional technical and business writing. Those students who plan to further their studies will develop the fundamental skills for writing acceptable academic English.
To help students reach these goals, the course covers the following: analytical reading and critical thinking; the organization and development of expository and persuasive essays; and the elements of clear writing, including grammar and punctuation skills. 3 | 3 |
| HVAC 102 | Refrigeration 1Refrigeration 1Course Code: HVAC 102 Credits: 4 Study of the basic principles of thermodynamics and their application to the refrigeration system. The course also deals with the purpose and operation of the various component parts used in the system in preparation for a more detailed study in HVAC201 Refrigeration 2. | 4 |
| HVAC 104 | HVAC Controls 1HVAC Controls 1Course Code: HVAC 104 Credits: 4 This course will introduce the student to single-phase AC circuits found in HVAC and refrigeration equipment. Electromagnetic theory will be introduced through practical applications. Control components such as relays, pressure switches, flow switches, timers, solenoids and ignitors will be discussed considering their electrical and operational characteristics. The use of meters to diagnose electrical problems relative to HVAC controls will also be discussed. | 4 |
| HVAC 105 | Engineering PracticesEngineering PracticesCourse Code: HVAC 105 Credits: 3 This course will introduce students to the materials, sizing, joining methods and code requirements for piping/tubing systems used in HVAC and R systems. Emphasis will be placed on the code requirements for natural gas and propane piping/tubing systems. Labs will be used to reinforce the methods of joining steel, copper and plastic materials. This course will also introduce students to the various types of natural gas and propane equipment, components and accessories. | 3 |
| HVAC 109 | Codes of PracticeCodes of PracticeCourse Code: HVAC 109 Credits: 5 An introduction to the basic requirements of natural gas and propane systems as they relate to the appropriate codes. Topics will include the basics of protecting oneself and others, hand and power tools, fuel properties and characteristics, utilization codes, regulations, technical diagrams, customer relations and introduction to appliances. | 5 |
| HVAC 110 | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration PrinciplesAir Conditioning and Refrigeration PrinciplesCourse Code: HVAC 110 Credits: 2 This course offers the student an introduction to the underlying principles that govern and determine the operation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) processes and applications such as heat transfer/exchange and heat flow of gases and liquids. The student will use methods of measuring values such as temperature, pressure and flow etc. and apply learned material to understand basic HVAC processes. By applying these principles and procedures, the student will be able to solve problems and gain an understanding of HVAC processes and applications. | 2 |
| TMAT 105 | Math 1Math 1Course Code: TMAT 105 Credits: 4 This mathematics course includes the following: numerical computation of basic arithmetic operations; basic operations applied to algebraic expressions; simple equations; functions and graphs; trigonometric functions; factors and factoring; algebraic fractions and fractional equations; systems of linear equations; second-order determinants; exponents and radicals; quadratic equations; vectors and oblique triangles; radian measure; ratio, proportion and variation.4 | 4 |
Semester 2 | Course Code | Course | Credits |
| COMM 313 | Technical Communications 2Technical Communications 2Course Code: COMM 313 Credits: 3 This course is designed to reinforce and expand on the skills students learned in Technical Communications 1. In Technical Communications 2, students will learn to design and write informal reports and a variety of other technical documents, using appropriate research, language, layout, and graphics. | 3 |
| HUMA 024 | Humanities: An Introduction to Arts and ScienceHumanities: An Introduction to Arts and ScienceCourse Code: HUMA 024 Credits: 3 The Humanities course focuses on fundamental questions individuals ask of themselves as they proceed through life. Why are we the way we are? Do we have free will or are we prisoners of our past experience or our biological inheritance? What motivates societies to change? Why do societal changes so often divide people into opposing camps? Why do so many people find contemporary life at home, at work, and in the community unfulfilling? What constitutes good government? How should injustice be fought? Can nations successfully deal with global problems? What is science and how does it differ from other kinds of inquiry? Can scientists provide solutions to the problems we face? What is art and does it offer answers of its own? What is its relationship to beauty, to knowledge, and to ethics? Is objectivity about art (or anything) possible? These questions are organized into units that begin with issues concerning the nature of the individual and then extend outward to various social, cultural and physical contexts.
The issues explored in this course are too complex to have any one right answer. Rather, individuals must search for answers that make sense of their experiences via various theoretical perspectives. The Humanities course supports this endeavour through study of different thinkers presented in the readings and exploration of different points of view explored in class discussions.
ESL students should consider taking the ESL Humanities course. Students may transfer into
ESL Humanities (HESL 024) either at the Registrar?s Office or the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Office (K201) on a first-come, first-served basis before the Last Day to Add. | 3 |
| HVAC 201 | Refrigeration 2Refrigeration 2Course Code: HVAC 201 Credits: 4 This course applies the fundamentals learned in Refrigeration I to more complex systems. Students will advance their understanding of refrigerants, their applications and characteristics. Through the use of pressure-enthalpy, pressure-temperature and psychrometric charts, various system calculations will be performed to determine component selection, sizing and system balancing. | 4 |
| HVAC 209 | HVAC Controls 2AHVAC Controls 2ACourse Code: HVAC 209 Credits: 5 This course deals with the electrical characteristics of motors, controls, safeties, operating devices and wiring for HVAC related components and systems. The treatment of the theoretical parts in this course will deal with the physical principles of operation and practical application guidelines rather than mathematical or vector analysis theory incorporating Module 11 of the G.2 program. | 5 |
| HVAC 210 | Oil CodeOil CodeCourse Code: HVAC 210 Credits: 5 An introduction to the basic requirements of oil burning equipment as they relate to the appropriate codes will be discussed. Topics will include an introduction to oil laws and codes, fuel oil properties and characteristics, combustion and draft theories, efficiency testing, oil storage and delivery, oil controls, oil appliances and annual maintenance requirements. | 5 |
| HVAC 315 | Advanced Piping SystemsAdvanced Piping SystemsCourse Code: HVAC 315 Credits: 3 Students will become familiar with the joining methods, installation requirements and layout of piping/tubing systems with supply pressures of 2 PSIG (14 kPa) and greater. In conjunction with this, students will also become familiar with fuel containers, pressure regulators, venting devices, relief valves and controls used in natural gas and propane commercial and industrial systems. | 3 |
| TMAT 204 | Math 2Math 2Course Code: TMAT 204 Credits: 3 This course covers systems of three linear equations in three unknowns; radical equations; systems of quadratic equations; trigonometric identities; exponential and logarithmic functions; use of semi-log and log-graph paper; plane geometry; analytic geometry of the straight line and of the conic sections. | 3 |
Semester 5 | Course Code | Course | Credits |
| EMAN 553 | ESE Energy Management Designs - Part 1ESE Energy Management Designs - Part 1Course Code: EMAN 553 Credits: 4 This course is an introduction to the various elements of illumination and its technology. Topics will include light and the visual process, artificial sources and their performance characteristics with emphasis on energy conservation and retrofit. Labs and assignments will enable the student to recognize and redesign/retrofit systems with ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 as their guide. | 4 |
| EMAN 555 | ESE Energy Management DDC Controls - Part 1ESE Energy Management DDC Controls - Part 1Course Code: EMAN 555 Credits: 5 This course provides the student with an overview of Direct Digital Control (DDC) as it applies to indoor environmental control. Loop control and its application to DDC systems will be discussed. Networking systems with appropriate DDC hardware will be highlighted. Control strategies and their respective programming methods will conclude this course. | 5 |
| EMAN 653 | ESE Energy Management Designs - Part 2ESE Energy Management Designs - Part 2Course Code: EMAN 653 Credits: 4 This course builds on techniques and systems studied in EMAN 553 Energy Management Design 1. Energy costs and cost effectiveness in commercial and industrial buildings will be evaluated in depth, using state-of-the-art computer software. A computerized hourly analysis program (HAP) will be used to plot weather data on a global basis, construct operating schedules, analyze building materials, determine heating/cooling loads, and determine operating costs. As a final project, students will work in teams to determine the heating/cooling load of a commercial office building. | 4 |
| HVAC 503 | Hydronic SystemsHydronic SystemsCourse Code: HVAC 503 Credits: 5 Students will become familiar with the various types, designs, equipment and applications of systems utilizing hot water. Hot water systems and their related used for potable water, heating for comfort and recreation will all be discussed.
Also included are pump theory, selection, sizing and design criteria along with the installation, pipe sizing and boiler service installation and maintenance requirements. | 5 |
| HVAC 505 | Decorative Heating AppliancesDecorative Heating AppliancesCourse Code: HVAC 505 Credits: 5 Students will become familiar with the design, construction, applications, service and maintenance of domestic natural gas/propane fired appliances. Appliances covered will include non-vented appliances, barbeques, space heaters, construction and decorative equipment. The course will also begin the review process for successful completion of the Gas Technician 2 Certificate of Qualification. | 5 |
Semester 6 | Course Code | Course | Credits |
| EMAN 551 | ESE Advanced Building Systems - Part 1ESE Advanced Building Systems - Part 1Course Code: EMAN 551 Credits: 5 An introduction to variable air volume (VAV) systems presently employed in commercial office buildings. Students will work on VAV systems using powered, pneumatic, electric and electronic control systems. Students will draw on previously acquired knowledge of psychrometrics, electricity, air handling and refrigeration as they investigate the operation of these systems. Each lab will be followed by the submission of a detailed report using computer-based software. This course forms an introduction to the study of VAV systems and is a prerequisite for EMAN 651 Advanced Building Systems 2. | 5 |
| EMAN 655 | ESE Energy Management DDC Controls - Part 2ESE Energy Management DDC Controls - Part 2Course Code: EMAN 655 Credits: 4 This course builds on techniques and systems studied in EMAN 553 Energy Management Design 1. Energy costs and cost effectiveness in commercial and industrial buildings will be evaluated in depth, using state-of-the-art computer software. A computerized hourly analysis program (HAP) will be used to plot weather data on a global basis, construct operating schedules, analyze building materials, determine heating/cooling loads, and determine operating costs. As a final project, students will work in teams to determine the heating/cooling load of a commercial office building. | 4 |
| HVAC 657 | ESE Technical ReportESE Technical ReportCourse Code: HVAC 657 Credits: 1 In this course students will carry out a detailed, in-depth, energy management thesis on individual projects, the subject area will be agreed to by both the students and faculty. The goal of this thesis is to provide a comprehensive project that is consistent with industry practice and contemporary standards and in this way the students can demonstrate previously acquired technical knowledge and skills. | 1 |
| EMAN 658 | HVAC EstimatingHVAC EstimatingCourse Code: EMAN 658 Credits: 4 An introduction to construction estimating with the goal of preparing the student to become a skilled estimator, eventually capable of preparing accurate and complete quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for construction projects. | 4 |
| HVAC 417 | Air Handling and BurnersAir Handling and BurnersCourse Code: HVAC 417 Credits: 5 Air Handling and Burners will familiarize students the content of Module 24 of the Gas Technician 2 Certificate program, including movement of airflow, methods used in measuring air flow, verification of air flow quantities, and related installation and maintenance requirements. In addition, lectures will undertake to review material in preparation for the Gas Technician 2 Certificate of Qualification Exam. | 5 |
| HVAC 611 | Combustion VentingCombustion VentingCourse Code: HVAC 611 Credits: 5 Combustion Venting is designed to allow the student to become familiar with the types of venting materials, venting systems, appliance categories, venting sizing, installation and code requirements. | 5 |
Semesters one, two, three and four are the same as the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician program.
