Northwestern Technological Institute offers one primary program:
* QCH = Quarter Credit Hour
C-100 Climate Control Technology (CCT)_________________36 QCH (720 Hours)
Prerequisite(s): None
Quarter Credit Hours: 36
Weeks: 40
Number of Hours: 720
The Climate Control Technology program provides the student comprehensive training in the service and installation of residential/light commercial heating systems, and domestic and light commercial refrigeration systems. In addition, the program covers the basic fundamentals of property maintenance to include basic plumbing, basic carpentry, residential electrical, and major appliances. The program utilizes both theory and hands-on application to provide the student with both basic and advanced knowledge and skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in the field of HVAC/R.
This program contains the following eight (8) components:
H-102 Electrical Theory and Application _________________4.50 QCH (90 Hours)
Prerequisite(s): None
Quarter Credit Hours: 4.50
Weeks: 10
Number of Hours: 90
This is an introductory course that focuses primarily on the principals of electrical theory and application. Topics covered include basic electricity, electrical circuits, schematics, electrical meters, components, motors, and control devices.
H-202 Heating ______________________________________4.50 QCH (90 Hours)
Prerequisite(s): (H- 102) Electrical Theory and Application
Quarter Credit Hours: 4.50
Weeks: 5
Number of Hours: 90
This is an introductory course in the operation of residential/light commercial heating systems. This course emphasizes the understanding of basic systems (forced air and hydronic), maintenance , diagonosis, and repair through lecture and hands-on projects. Topics covered include furnace configurations, additional electrical theory and application, schematics, troubleshooting, system components, ignition systems, humidifiers, electronic air cleaners, and applicable mechanical code.
H-302 Air Conditioning _______________________________4.50 QCH (90 Hours)
Prerequisite(s): None
Quarter Credit Hours: 4.50
Weeks: 10
Number of Hours: 90
This is an introductory course in the operation of modern air conditioning systems. This course instructs the student in system operation, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of split systems and package air conditioning systems. Topics covered include refrigeration theory, system components, refrigerants, specialized tools, charging, and refrigerant recovery.
H-402 Refrigeration __________________________________4.50 QCH (90 Hours)
Prerequisite(s): (H-302) Air Conditioning
* Note: (H-302) Air Conditioning and (H-402) Refrigeration, can be taken concurrently
Quarter Credit Hours: 4.50
Weeks: 10 (5 Weeks for Afternoon Classes)
Number of Hours: 90
This is a course in the basic principles of refrigeration. The Refrigeration course focuses on introductory concepts including the basic operation of domestic refrigerators, freezers, defrost mechanisms, and electrical circuits. Topics covered include Section 608 refrigerant certification, the laws of refrigeration, compression cycle, latent and sensible heat, methods of heat transfer, and methods of cutting, bending, and torching tubing. In addition, students will learn troubleshooting and servicing of domestic and light commercial refrigeration systems, including walk-in coolers, ice machines, juice machines, and water fountains.
H-502 Troubleshooting _______________________________4.50 QCH (90 Hours)
Prerequisite(s): (H-102) Electrical Theory and Application, (H-202) Heating and (H-302) Air Conditioning
Quarter Credit Hours: 4.50
Weeks: 5
Number of Hours: 90
This course focuses primarily on the electrical function and operation of heating and cooling systems. Approximately 80% of the "no heat" and "no air conditioning" complaints by customers require that a technician be able to approach an electrical diagnosis with appropriate instrumentation. Faculty will utilize a combination theory and systematic approach to troubleshooting a system. Topics covered include schematic wiring diagrams, applicable mechanical code, and troubleshooting gas, oil, and electrical heating and cooling systems.
H-602 Installation ____________________________________4.50 QCH (90 Hours)
Prerequisite(s): (H-102) Electrical Theory and Application, and (H-302) Air Conditioning
Quarter Credit Hours: 4.50
Weeks: 5
Number of Hours: 90
This course focuses on the hands-on approach to learning the installation of mechanical equipment, duct work, gas piping, mechanical code, and electrical procedures on residential equipment. Topics covered include installation clearances, venting requirements, gas pipe cutting and threading, duct design/installation, refrigeration piping, high/low voltage wiring, electronic air cleaner and humidifier installation, and start-up procedures.
H-702 Hydronic Heating Systems (Boilers) _______________4.50 QCH (90 Hours)
Prerequisite(s): (H-102) Electrical Theory and Application, and (H-202) Heating
Quarter Credit Hours: 4.50
Weeks: 10 (5 Weeks for Afternoon Classes)
Number of Hours: 90
This is an introductory course in the operation of hydronic heating systems. This course emphasizes the understanding of residential hydronic heating systems, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair through lecture and hands-on projects. Topics covered include boiler maintenance, service, sizing, size radiation, size circulator pumps, piping layout, zoning, using boilers as tankless heaters, indirect water heating, space heating, and snow melting applications. In addition, the student will learn radiant heating, controls, troubleshooting techniques, code, and safety.
H-802 Property Maintenance __________________________4.50 QCH (90 Hours)
Prerequisite(s): None
Quarter Credit Hours: 4.50
Weeks: 5
Number of Hours: 90
This course covers the basic fundamentals of residential, light commercial property maintenance. The course focuses on basic plumbing, residential electrical, and major appliances. Topics covered include direct replacement/repair of water heaters, faucets, toilets, basic electrical wiring, and the minor repair of washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers, and garbage disposals. In addition, property maintenance code, and some facets of exterior maintenance are covered.
