Curriculum

Overview

Second year

First Year

Our program is a group-non-joint registered apprenticeship program. Work experience is combined with classroom related instruction. The program is registered with the Florida Department of Education, Division of Workforce Development.

The FACAA program is open to students of any race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or pregnancy status. We are committed to an academic and working environment free from harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.

First Year

Second year

First Year

HVAC Safety
HVAC Math
Refrigeration Practices & Proper Diagnosis
Basic Refrigeration Cycle
Identify & Use Basic Hand Tools
Identify & Use Specialized Tools
Cut Join & Braze Copper Tubing
Soldering & Brazing Practices
Use of Recovery Equipment

Second year

Define Electrical & Electronic Terms
Define AC & DC Current
Describe Series & Parallel Circuits
Discuss Basic Motor Theory
Formulas to Solve Electrical Problems
Components of an Electrical Circuit
Common Circuit Controls in A/C Systems
Safety Devices Used in Electrical Systems
Differentiate between Circuit Diagrams Safety Procedures For Servicing Electric motors

Third year

UPON COMPLETION OF THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

Second year

Identify Parts of a Blueprint
Mechanical & Architectural Drawings
Use Basic Drafting Tools
Draw Simple Prints & Sketches
Equipment Selection Using Proper Trade Practices
Discuss Florida Energy & Mechanical Codes
Use "Manual J" to Calculate Heat Gain and Loss of a Structure
Explain Safe Use of Equipment & Tools
Explain Operating Principle of Different Fans
Proper Use of Equipment to Check Air Flow
Use "Manual D" to Design Proper Distribution and Duct Design
Basic Psychrometrics
Proper Trade Safety Practices

fourth year

UPON COMPLETION OF THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

Commercial HVAC
Discuss Operation of Chillers
Identify High & Low Pressure Machines
Identify & Use Vacuum Pump
Demonstrate the Use of a Micron Gage
Operation of a Cooling Towers
Operation of Evaporative Condensers
Chemical Water Treatment
Types of Pneumatic Systems
Use of VAV Boxes
Use of Manual & Motorized Dampers
Proper OSHA Safety Practices
Energy Management Systems
Describe Gas Furnace Operation
Indoor Air Quality

UPON COMPLETION OF THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

Upon completion of the apprenticeship program, you are awarded an Apprenticeship Completion Certificate from the Florida Department of Education, Division of Workforce Development. These credentials are recognized and respected by federal, state and relevant industries.