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  • HVA 112: Oil Burners and Hydronic Steam Heating

    2.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course is an introduction to oil burners and hydronic steam heating. The course covers the history of oil burners and their technological growth to present day in residential and light commercial appliances. Also discussed are petroleum crude, refinement, and distillation into light grade fuel oil. This course also covers techniques in designing and building of steam heating systems. Prerequisite:    New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript
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  • HVA 113: Hydronic Troubleshooting

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course demonstrates the control functions of residential hydronic heating systems. The course materials address troubleshooting techniques, electrical and mechanical operations, and a review of basic steam and hot water design schemes. Service, safety, combustion analysis and cost-effective repair are included. Prerequisite:    HVA 110 and MAT 128
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  • HVA 190: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Internship

    1.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 60 hour internship will earn 1 college credit for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. NOTE To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 or more credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a written recommendation by a DCCC faculty within the discipline of the internship. Submit a current resume to the Office of Student Employment Services. Prerequisite:    Internship Requirements: 18 Credits Completed within Last 5 Years; 9 Credits of Course Work in Major; Overall GPA of 2.5 or Higher; Recommendation by DCCC Faculty within Discipline; Resume Submitted to Office of Student Employment Services
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  • HVA 194: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Internship

    2.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 120 hour internship will earn 2 college credits for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. NOTE To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 or more credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a written recommendation by a DCCC faculty within the discipline of the internship. Submit a current resume to the Office of Student Employment Services. Prerequisite:    Internship Requirements: 18 Credits Completed within Last 5 Years; 9 Credits of Course Work in Major; Overall GPA of 2.5 or Higher; Recommendation by DCCC Faculty within Discipline; Resume Submitted to Office of Student Employment Services
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  • HVA 199: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Internship

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 180 hour internship will earn 3 college credits for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. NOTE To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 or more credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a written recommendation by a DCCC faculty within the discipline of the internship. Submit a current resume to the Office of Student Employment Services. Prerequisite:    Internship Requirements: 18 Credits Completed within Last 5 Years; 9 Credits of Course Work in Major; Overall GPA of 2.5 or Higher; Recommendation by DCCC Faculty within Discipline; Resume Submitted to Office of Student Employment Services
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  • HVA 200: Advanced HVAC&R Electrical Fabrication

    2.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course will introduce students to the electronic operation and safety controls in refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. Also addressed will be the use and application of schematic and ladder wiring diagrams and introduce the proper troubleshooting procedures of residential and light commercial systems. Prerequisite:    HVA 100
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  • HVA 201: Refrigerant Certification

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course will instruct the students about the harmful effects of chlorofluorocarbons on the ozone, production limitations and phase-out of CFCs and HCFCs, and recycle, reclaim and recover. The course also prepares students to take EPA national certification exam. Prerequisite:    HVA 103
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  • HVA 203: Heat Pump Systems

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course is designed to present practical fundamentals, recommended service procedures and start-up of heat-pump systems. The course is structured to introduce the basics of each topic and then move into the more technical aspects of the topic. Topics covered include troubleshooting, standard service procedures and earth-coupled, water source heat-pump systems. Prerequisite:    HVA 103 and HVA 200
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  • HVA 204: Blueprint Reading for HVAC

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course presents fundamentals in the understanding and use of basic HVAC drawings and schematics to determine construction drawings to determine methods and materials of light construction. Emphasis is placed on architectural symbols, use of scales and orthographic projection. Prerequisite:    HVA 104
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  • HVA 205: Oil and Gas Burner Service

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course includes review of heat transfer products and their use in institutional and commercial equipment. High efficiency heating equipment, principles and operation, sequence of operation and oil and gas burner technology will be addressed. Prerequisite:    HVA 203
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