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Everyone communicates, but are they doing it well? Communicative competence takes practice and self-awareness. In this foundational course, students will learn through discovery and project-based activities to practice approaching situations critically and collaboratively. By developing their communication skills, students will improve their interpersonal ability, intercultural competence, and digital fluency to prepare for success in the workplace and beyond. The strategies students will gain in this course will be useful throughout their program and in their chosen industry.
Many components of mechanical refrigeration systems require electricity to operate. In this foundational course, students will explore how electricity works and is applied throughout refrigeration systems. Using calculations, metering tools, and Ohm’s Law, students will analyze alternating current (AC), direct current (DC), voltage, and resistance in parallel and series circuits. Students will select conductors, cables, raceways, and devices in compliance with Canadian Electrical Code. With a focus on safety, students will learn crucial practices such as electrical hazard response, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and the installation of electrical components.
In this continuation of Electrical Fundamentals 1, students will reinforce their knowledge of electrical applications for refrigeration and heating systems. Through the study of schematics, they will learn to interpret drawings and identify symbols commonly used in trade documents. Students will install electrical wiring and control components for refrigeration and heating systems in compliance with Canadian Electrical Code. Students will also learn about basic relay operations, distribution systems, and transformers in addition to the theory behind alternating current (AC) including magnetism, induction, and sine waves.
This two-week work placement places students on an authentic job site. Students will gain a broader perspective of the work and the work environment before they complete the program. Students will have the opportunity to apply their classroom, shop, and lab knowledge and skills under the guidance of industry professionals. Students will practice communication, teamwork, and other professional skills that are essential for successful employment within the trade. This experience will diversify their portfolio and give students an advantage as a job applicant in the industry.
This course develops the math and applied thinking skills needed for working effectively in the construction trades. Students will develop key problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration skills while learning arithmetic operations, ratio, proportions, percent, exponents, radicals, concepts in measurement, basic algebraic manipulations, and introductory trigonometry. This course focuses on construction-related math problems in a dynamic environment that replicates the applied math and teamwork needs of the workplace and in further courses of this program.
The science of refrigeration is essential knowledge for refrigeration and air conditioning technicians to aid in designing and troubleshooting systems. In this foundational course, students will be introduced to the principles of thermodynamics, psychrometric, and hydraulics through theory and practical applications in refrigeration systems. Students will learn about air and fluid control, heat transfer, and psychrometric properties while using Pressure-Enthalpy and psychrometric charts to calculate values. Students will also calculate pressure, volume, and temperature using Boyle’s Law, Charles’ Law, and Gay-Lussac’s Law.
Joining components of a mechanical cooling system together is just as important as the components themselves. In this foundational course, students will learn safe and proper methods for brazing, soldering, and flaring to assemble common mechanical cooling systems. Students will study the theory behind soft solder, tube bending, and flaring before applying the safe and proper use of acetylene and oxyacetylene torches. Students will be guided through a series of hands-on projects where they practice industry standard piping procedures and fitting applications.
Heating and cooling systems are an essential part of modern residential and commercial buildings. In this introductory course, students will gain a solid foundation of the principles and operation of mechanical refrigeration systems. They will examine primary components of refrigeration systems including evaporators, condensers, compressors, and metering devices. Students will examine coil types, fin variations, thermostats, and wiring practices. Students will then practice essential skills such as safe inspections, pressure testing, verifying electrical relay operation, and evaluating the performance of the system.
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There are many factors in an efficient and modern mechanical cooling system beyond the primary components. In this reinforcing course, students will expand their knowledge of how mechanical refrigeration systems operate. Students will examine the practical application of accessories such as valves, receivers, and oil separators while investigating the roles these accessories serve in mechanical cooling systems. Students will apply the concepts of superheat and subcooling to the mechanical cooling cycle. In addition, students will learn to troubleshoot when issues arise.
This General Safety Training (GST) teaches basic general safety content to arm students with the core information necessary for them to protect themselves in workplaces on all descriptions. Although some examples may consider Manitoba legislation, this course has been developed by occupational safety and health professionals using generic information that is not provincially specific.
A successful career in skilled trades requires the ability to communicate effectively, ensuring that every project is completed safely and to exact specifications. In this foundational course, students will apply the language of construction to create and interpret technical documents such as blueprints, specifications, and material lists to convey essential information between supervisors, workers, and clients. Students will develop three-dimensional isometric drawings based on specific orthographic views to create professional representations used for quotes, emails, and client review. Additionally, students will simulate employer, contractor, and client interactions through practice interviews and project quotations.