ESRT Courses
An online course which focuses on the OSHA standards and guidelines for enhancing
safety and health in the workplace. Topics include introduction to the OSHA Act, enforcement
and recordkeeping, walking-working surfaces, means of egress, emergency action plans,
fire protection plans, electrical safety, hazardous materials, personal protective
equipment and hazard communication.
Introduction to basic heat transfer, refrigeration applications, major components,
equipment and systems. Includes job opportunities, tools and test instruments. Lab
encompasses experiments in boiling, freezing, temperature, refrigerants, gauges and
repair standards. Lab projects include repairing residential and light commercial
equipment while emphasizing the proper use of repair instruments and procedures. Prerequisites:
MATH 096 or MATH 093 or instructor's signature.
Introduction to proper handling of CFC/HCFC refrigerants and non-CFC replacements,
including recovery, recycle and reclaiming processes. Global issues, regulations and
legislation discussion will prepare students for national certification. Prerequisites:
ESRT 110 or concurrent enrollment.
Introduction to heating systems, emphasizing electric, gas, oil, solar systems, hot
water and steam boiler systems. Includes lab experience troubleshooting, practicing
repair procedures and combustion analysis. Proper use of tools, instruments and tests
to perform efficiency measurements included. Prerequisites: ESRT 110 or instructor's
signature.
Principles of the air conditioning and heat pump processes, including mechanical components,
ventilation, filtration, psychrometrics and relative humidity. Emphasis will be toward
residential applications and tools for service and troubleshooting. Laboratory experience
includes repairing and servicing residential and light commercial air conditioning
and heat pump equipment. Prerequisites: ESRT 110 or instructor's signature.
Learn the techniques used to recognize the signs of IAQ problems, investigate for
potential pollutants and their sources, determine the levels of common pollutants
in indoor air, and propose solutions to the problem. Provides information, hands-on
experience and practical guidance in conducting inspections and evaluating the performance
of mechanical ventilation systems.
Study of systems and components used in commercial HVACR applications. Emphasis on
proper installation and diagnostic procedures. Ice machines, walk-ins, display cases,
compressors, condensers, evaporators, valves, piping, service techniques and test
equipment to be highlighted. Packaged rooftop HVAC units will also be covered. Prerequisites:
ESRT 110 or instructor's signature.
In-depth study of construction blueprints for residential, commercial and industrial
facilities emphasizing interpretation as it applies to energy and HVAC industries.
Additional information will include interpretation of contract documents, specifications
and addendums emphasizing building components.
Advanced study of commercial and industrial boiler applications commonly found in
larger facilities. Includes low-pressure hot water and steam boilers, high pressure
steam boilers, boiler fittings, feed water accessories, combustion accessories, draft
control and water treatment. Operations, maintenance, energy efficiency and boiler
room safety are emphasized. Prerequisites: ESRT 110 or instructor's signature.
Course on DDC - Direct Digital Controls for HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning)
controls used in commercial building systems. Includes information on electrical,
pneumatic, DDC electronic controls and associated equipment. Course work emphasizes
generic approach while studying specific manufacturers, specifications and data sheets.
Prerequisites: ELTRO 132 or instructor's signature.
Principles of industrial refrigeration systems and equipment as applied to industrial
warehouses and buildings. Includes information for direct expansion, flooded, overfeed
systems. Discussion of ammonia and halocarbon (freon) compressor types, condensers,
evaporators, metering devices, pumps, defrost methods, vessels and related devices.
Prerequisites: ESRT 110 or instructor's signature.
Industrial refrigeration laboratory experience becoming familiar with machinery, electricity
and controls associated with industrial refrigeration equipment including compressors,
valves, motors, controls, pumps, boilers and associated components. Prerequisites:
concurrent enrollment in ESRT 220 or instructor's signature.
Application engineering and design course for calculating air conditioning and heating
equipment. Includes computerized design of heat loads and heat gains, duct sizing
and equipment selection. Design energy efficient HVAC equipment for heating and air
conditioning systems used in residential and light commercial buildings. Prerequisites:
ESRT 110 or instructor's signature.
Continuation of ESRT 220, with emphasis on maintenance, operation and safety. Information
will include scheduling, preventive maintenance, water treatment, troubleshooting,
repair procedures, energy conservation, process safety management (PSM) programs and
risk management programs (RMP). Prerequisites: ESRT 220 or instructor's signature.
Hands-on experience working with advanced industrial refrigeration equipment, applying
process safety management and risk management principles. Additional lab work will
include working on equipment for commercial and industrial buildings and facilities.
Software, hardware, service, interpreting blueprints and troubleshooting control systems
will be emphasized. Prerequisites: concurrent enrollment in ESRT 230 or instructor's
signature.
Reviews HVAC TAB (Test, Adjust and Balancing) process, including the process of commissioning
of various types of building HVAC energy management and control systems, and how the
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification process is implemented
and steps to arrive at certification. Documentation requirements are covered to become
a certified TAB and LEED individual for students to take the national exam. Prerequisites:
ESRT 110, ESRT 223.
Provides second-year students the opportunity to advance their skills through an applied
project in their field of interest or specialization within the HVACR industries.
Designed to provide students with on-the-job practical field experience. One credit
for each five hours of work experience per week. Prerequisite: instructor's signature.