AUTO 239 - Heating & Air Conditioning WE

Credit Hours: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of ASE test A7 (Heating and Air Conditioning) and approval of academic advisor

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course consists of a 90-hour work experience in a repair shop setting where the student will perform diagnosis and repairs to the air-conditioning refrigeration system; the heating, cooling, and ventilation system; and refrigerant recovery and recycling as required in the laboratory component of AUTO 238. Students are required to maintain a log of all tasks and clock hours completed. The cooperating supervisor and program faculty must approve the records before a grade is assigned and credit awarded.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

The student will demonstrate knowledge of the construction and operation of automotive heating, ventilation, air conditioning and cooling systems.
Students will be able to perform entry level diagnostic and performance tests on automotive heating ventilation, air conditioning and cooling systems.
Students will be able to perform repairs and component removal and replacement of automotive heating, ventilation, air conditioning and cooling systems using manufacturer’s guidelines and specifications.
Demonstrate desirable work place skills and safety procedures/precautions required by the automotive repair industry.