Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Mechanic Apprenticeship . - Alberta

Apprenticeship SafetySafe working procedures and conditions, incident/injury prevention, and the preservation of health are of primaryimportance in apprenticeship programs in Alberta. These responsibilities are shared and require the joint effortsof government, employers, employees, apprentices and the public. Therefore, it is imperative that all parties areaware of circumstances that may lead to injury or harm.Safe learning experiences and healthy environments can be created by controlling the variables and behavioursthat may contribute to or cause an incident or injury. By practicing a safe and healthy attitude, everyone canenjoy the benefit of an incident and injury free environment.Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board Safety PolicyThe Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board (board) fully supports safe learning and workingenvironments and emphasizes the importance of safety awareness and education throughout apprenticeshiptraining- in both on-the- job training and technical training. The board also recognizes that safety awareness andeducation begins on the first day of on-the-job training and thereby is the initial and ongoing responsibility of theemployer and the apprentice as required under workplace health and safety training. However the boardencourages that safe workplace behaviour is modeled not only during on-the-job training but also during allaspects of technical training, in particular, shop or lab instruction. Therefore the board recognizes that safetyawareness and training in apprenticeship technical training reinforces, but does not replace, employer safetytraining that is required under workplace health and safety legislation.The board has established a policy with respect to safety awareness and training:The board promotes and supports safe workplaces, which embody a culture of safety for allapprentices, employers and employees.Employer required safety training is theresponsibility of the employer and the apprentice, as required under legislation other thanthe Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act.The board’s complete document on its ‘Apprenticeship Safety Training Policy’ is available atwww.tradesecrets.alberta.ca; access the website and conduct a search for ‘safety training policy’.Implementation of the policy includes three common safety learning outcomes and objectives for all trade courseoutlines. These common learning outcomes ensure that each course outline utilizes common language consistentwith workplace health and safety terminology. Under the title of ‘Standard Workplace Safety’, this first section ofeach trade course outline enables the delivery of generic safety training; technical training providers will providetrade specific examples related to the content delivery of course outline safety training.Occupational Health and SafetyA tradesperson is often exposed to more hazards than any other person in the work force and therefore should befamiliar with and apply the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and Code when dealing withpersonal safety and the special safety rules that apply to all daily tasks.Occupational Health and Safety (a division of Alberta Human Services) conducts periodic inspections ofworkplaces to ensure that safety regulations for industry are being observed.Additional information is available at www.humanservices.alberta.caClassification: Public-4-

Technical TrainingApprenticeship technical training is delivered by the technical institutes and colleges in the public post-secondarysystem throughout Alberta. The colleges and institutes are committed to delivering the technical trainingcomponent of Alberta apprenticeship programs in a safe, efficient and effective manner. All training providersplace a strong emphasis on safety that complements safe workplace practices towards the development of aculture of safety for all trades.The technical institutes and colleges work with Alberta’s Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board, industrycommittees and Alberta Advanced Education to enhance access and responsiveness to industry needs throughthe delivery of the technical training component of apprenticeship programs across the Province. They developcurriculum from the course outlines established by industry and provide technical training to apprentices.The following institutions deliver Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic apprenticeship technical training:Northern Alberta Institute of TechnologySouthern Alberta Institute of TechnologyProcedures for Recommending Revisions to the Course OutlineAdvanced Education has prepared this course outline in partnership with the Refrigeration and Air ConditioningMechanic Provincial Apprenticeship Committee.This course outline was approved on December 18, 2015 by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry TrainingBoard on a recommendation from the Provincial Apprenticeship Committee. The valuable input provided byrepresentatives of industry and the institutions that provide the technical training is acknowledged.Any concerned individual or group in the province of Alberta may make recommendations for change by writingto:Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Provincial Apprenticeship Committeec/o Industry Programs and StandardsApprenticeship and Industry TrainingAdvanced Education10th floor, Commerce Place10155 102 Street NWEdmonton AB T5J 4L5It is requested that recommendations for change refer to specific areas and state references used.Recommendations for change will be placed on the agenda for regular meetings of the Refrigeration and AirConditioning Mechanic Provincial Apprenticeship Committee.Classification: Public-5-

Apprenticeship Route Toward CertificationAPPLICATIONCONTRACT AND RECORD BOOKENTRANCE EXAMINATIONReattemptPROOF RSEFAILPASSFIRST PERIOD1500 HOURS – AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETETECHNICAL TRAININGSECOND PERIOD1500 HOURS – AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETETECHNICAL TRAININGTHIRD PERIOD1500 HOURS – AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETETECHNICAL TRAININGFOURTH PERIOD1500 HOURS – AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETETECHNICAL TRAININGJOURNEYMAN CERTIFICATEINTERPROVINCIAL EXAMINATION FOR“RED SEAL”Classification: Public-6-

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Training ProfileFIRST PERIOD(8 Weeks 30 Hours per Week – Total of 240 Hours)SECTION ONEOCCUPATIONAL SKILLS 60 HOURSABCSafety Legislation,Regulations & Industry Policyin the Trades2 HoursDClimbing, Lifting, Rigging andHoistingHazardous Materials & FireProtectionApprenticeship TrainingProgram1 HourFTools and InstrumentsLadders, Scaffolds and Lifts2 Hours8 HoursHIRigging and HoistingEquipmentRelevant CodesCustomer Relations2 Hours KLIntroduction to DrawingInterpretationPipe Working SkillsSoldering and BrazingMaterials and FasteningDevices20 HoursBCRefrigeration PrinciplesVapour Compression CycleIntroduction to RefrigerationEnthalpy and Gas Laws10 HoursEFAir Properties and Air FlowDesignsAir Handling Systems andAccessoriesAir Filtration10 HoursHIRefrigeration and AirConditioning Relevant CodesIntroduction to Valve Designand FunctionsRefrigerant and OilHandling4 HoursKLIntroduction to GasfittingFundamentalsProperties of Gas andPrinciples of CombustionIntroduction to GasfittingCode and Regulations5 HoursIntroduction to ElectricalSafety, Connections andMeters8 HoursDParallel Resistive Circuits4 HoursCCurrent, Voltage, andResistanceSeries Resistive Circuits6 Hours 32 HOURSFSeries-Parallel ResistiveCircuitsMethods of Producing EMFand Magnetism6 HoursGHFundamentals of AlternatingCurrentArc Flash and ElectricalSafety8 Hours2 HoursABCIntroduction to ControlSystemsControl ComponentsRefrigeration ControlsCircuits4 Hours4 HoursDEHVAC Controls CircuitsBuilding Systems Controls8 HoursClassification: Public4 HoursE6 HoursINTRODUCTIONS TOCONTROLS5 HoursB4 HoursSECTION FOUR14 HoursJA44 HOURS4 HoursG4 Hours 20 HoursD10 HoursINTRODUCTION TOELECTRICAL THEORY4 HoursA14 HoursSECTION THREE6 HoursJ4 HoursINTRODUCTION TOREFRIGERATION, AIRCONDITIONING AND HEATING104 HOURS2 HoursG6 HoursSECTION TWO3 HoursE-7-6 Hours10 Hours

SECOND PERIOD(8 Weeks/30 Hours per Week – Total of 240 Hours)SECTION ONEBASIC REFRIGERATION ANDAIR CONDITIONING 128 HOURSABCEvaporator Feed Controlsand Refrigeration EffectAutomatic Flow Controls andApplicationsRefrigeration Accessories16 Hours10 Hours4 HoursDEFCompressorsEvaporators and CondensersEvaporating Condensersand Cooling Towers14 Hours6 Hours6 HoursGHISystem Install andCommissioningSystem Calculations andAnalysisRetrofitting andConversions36 Hours24 Hours8 HoursJSplit Systems4 HoursSECTION TWOA BASIC HEATING32 HOURSBNatural Draft BurnerAdjustments and GasConsumption6 HoursDIntroduction to Flues, DraftHoods and Vent ConnectionsSingle Line Drawings6 HoursSECTION THREEA BASIC CONTROLS32 HOURSPrinciples of AutomaticHeating and CoolingControls6 HoursDMid/High-Efficiency / GasFired / Forced-Air HeatingSystemsBASIC ELECTRICAL THEORY48 HOURS 8 HoursFHeating with AlternativeMethods4 Hours2 HoursCTemperature Sensing andControl DevicesBasic Gas-Fired Forced-AirHeating Systems4 Hours6 HoursEFBasic Hot Water HeatingSystemsHVAC Units2 Hours8 HoursABCSingle Phase TransformersSingle Phase MotorsCompressor and ElectricalCircuit Components4 Hours14 Hours10 HoursDEFThree Phase FundamentalsTroubleshooting ElectricalProblemsIntroduction to CanadianElectrical Code6 HoursGClass 1 and Class 2 Circuits2 HoursClassification: PublicPressure Regulators andOrificesB6 HoursSECTION FOURCPilots, Pilot Burners,Thermocouples andThermopiles6 HoursE- 8-10 Hours2 Hours

THIRD PERIOD(8 Weeks/30 Hours per Week – Total of 240 Hours)SECTION ONEINTERMEDIATEREFRIGERATION AND AIRCONDITIONING112 HOURS ABCRefrigeration LoadCalculations and DesignPiping Design andInstallation PracticesDefrosting Methods Circuitsand Controls24 HoursDTroubleshooting ofRefrigeration and HVACSystems26 HoursG36 Hours10 HoursEFIce MachinesIndustrial RefrigerationSystems4 Hours8 HoursCodes Related toRefrigeration and AirConditioning Installations4 HoursSECTION TWOINTERMEDIATE HEATINGTHEORY 32 HOURSSECTION THREEINTERMEDIATE ELECTRICALTHEORY 34 HOURSABCElectronic Ignition SystemsNatural and Fan AssistedDraft AppliancesIntroduction to Make Up Air12 Hours12 Hours8 HoursABCThree Phase MotorsMotor InstallationsVariable Speed Drives6 Hours14 Hours8 HoursDDiagrams6 HoursSECTION FOUR 62 HOURSAIR HANDLING THEORYABCHVAC Load Calculations andDesignAdvanced Air PropertiesAir Conditioning Systems14 HoursDAir Instruments and SystemBalancing6 HoursClassification: Public-9-10 Hours32 Hours

FOURTH PERIOD(8 Weeks/30 Hours per Week – Total of 240 Hours)SECTION ONEADVANCED REFRIGERATIONTHEORY 80 HOURSABCChillersUltra Low CompressionSystemsMultiplex Systems14 Hours10 Hours16 HoursDEFIndustrial RefrigerationSystemsCirculating PumpsB52 Piping Codes andCanadian Code of Practice20 Hours8 Hours4 HoursGAdvanced DrawingInterpretation8 HoursSECTION TWO 48 HOURSADVANCED HEATING THEORYABCTroubleshooting Gas FiredEquipmentCombustion AnalysisAdvanced Make-up AirSystems10 Hours8 HoursDETroubleshooting Make-up AirSystemsWorkplace Coaching Skills10 HoursSECTION THREECOMPLEX AIR SYSTEMTHEORY BCComplex HVAC SystemsTroubleshooting ComplexHVAC SystemsAdvanced MechanicalDrives for Fan Systems10 Hours 72 HOURS12 HoursDEInstallation of HVACEquipmentAEnergy ManagementSystems (EMS) and IndoorAir Quality4 HoursBSpecialized ElectronicControl SystemsElectromechanical ControlSystems8 HoursADVANCED CONTROLSYSTEMS4 HoursA40 HOURSSECTION FOUR16 Hours16 Hours4 HoursFAlberta’s Industry Network2 HoursCAdvanced ElectricalTroubleshooting12 Hours10 HoursDEFSchematic DiagramsEconomizer Controls andAccessoriesNew EnvironmentalTechnology10 Hours14 Hours8 HoursGInterprovincial StandardsRed Seal Program2 HoursNOTE: The hours stated are for guidance and should be adhered to as closely as possible. However, adjustments must bemade for rate of apprentice learning, statutory holidays, registration and examinations for the training establishment andApprenticeship and Industry TrainingClassification: Public- 10 -

FIRST PERIOD TECHNICAL TRAININGREFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC TRADECOURSE OUTLINEUPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE THE APPRENTICE SHOULD BE ABLE TOPERFORM THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES.SECTION ONE: . OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS . 60 HOURSA.Safety Legislation, Regulations & Industry Policy in the Trades . 2 HoursOutcome:B.1.Demonstrate the application of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code.2.Describe the employer’s and employee’s role with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)regulations, Worksite Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS), fire regulations,Workers Compensation Board regulations and related advisory bodies and agencies.3.Describe industry practices for hazard assessment and control procedures.4.Describe the responsibilities of worker and employers to apply emergency procedures.5.Describe tradesperson attitudes with respect to housekeeping, personal protective equipment andemergency procedures.6.Describe the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees with the selection and use ofpersonal protective equipment (PPE).7.Maintain required PPE for tasks.8.Use required PPE for tasks.Climbing, Lifting, Rigging and Hoisting . 1 HourOutcome:C.Apply legislation, regulations and practices ensuring safe work in this trade.Use industry standard practices for climbing, lifting, rigging and hoisting in thistrade.1.Describe manual lifting procedures.2.Describe rigging hardware and associated safety factors.3.Select equipment for rigging loads.4.Describe hoisting and load moving procedures.5.Maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) for climbing, lifting and load moving equipment.6.Use PPE for climbing, lifting and load moving equipment.Hazardous Materials & Fire Protection . 3 HoursOutcome:Apply industry standard practices for hazardous materials and fire protection inthis trade.1.Describe roles, responsibilities, features and practices related to the Workplace HazardousMaterials Information System (WHMIS) program.2.Describe three key elements of WHMIS.3.Describe handling, storing and transporting procedures for hazardous material.4.Describe venting procedures when working with hazardous materials.5.Describe hazards, classes, procedures and equipment related to fire protection.Classification: Public- 11 -

FIRST PERIODD.Apprenticeship Training Program . 2 HoursOutcome:E.1.Describe the contractual responsibilities of the apprentice, employer and Alberta Apprenticeship andIndustry Training.2.Describe the purpose of the apprentice record book.3.Describe the procedure for changing employers during an active apprenticeship.4.Describe the purpose of the course outline.5.Describe the procedure for progressing through an apprenticeship.6.Describe advancement opportunities in this trade.Tools and Instruments . 8 HoursOutcome:F.Describe types, uses and care of hand, power tools and instruments .2.Demonstrate the use of hand tools and power tools used in the industry.3.Demonstrate connections of refrigeration gauges and operation of service valves.4.Perform calculations related to measurement using imperial and metric units.Ladders, Scaffolds and Lifts . 2 HoursUse ladders, scaffolds and lifts.1.Describe the use of various types of ladders.2.Describe the use of various types of scaffolds.3.Describe the use of various types of lifts.Rigging and Hoisting Equipment . 6 HoursOutcome:H.Use hand tools and power tools.1.Outcome:G.Manage an apprenticeship to earn journeyman certification.Use rope and rigging components to hoist equipment.1.Describe the various types, parts, care and maintenance of natural and synthetic rope.2.Identify and describe the proper procedure for tying popular knots, and hitches.3.Describe types, parts and care and maintenance of wire ropes.4.Name differences between chain falls, come-a-longs, tirfors and snatch blocks.5.Describe characteristics of safe workloads of slings used for hoisting pipe, appliances andcomponents.6.Describe hand signals when directing a crane.7.Demonstrate tying of knots, and hitches.Relevant Codes . 2 HoursOutcome:Apply codes used in the refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) industry.1.Describe the refrigeration codes that apply to RAC work.2.Describe the gas codes that apply to RAC work.3.Describe the plumbing codes that apply to RAC work.Classification: Public- 12 -

FIRST PERIODI.4.Describe the electrical codes that apply to RAC work.5.Describe the sheet metal codes that apply to RAC work.Customer Relations . 6 HoursOutcome:J.1.Describe effective communication techniques.2.Describe methods used to determine customers’ needs.3.Describe customer reporting methods.4.Describe job completion strategies.Introduction to Drawing Interpretation . 4 HoursOutcome:K.Interpret basic drawings information.1.Use basic information found on drawings.2.Interpret basic drawings.3.Identify common symbols used in drawings and legends.4.Identify abbreviations used in drawings.Pipe Working Skills, Soldering and Brazing . 20 HoursOutcome:L.Demonstrate effective customer relations.Apply pipe working skills on refrigeration, gas and plumbing pipe.1.Describe tools, equipment and material used for pipe work.2.Describe tools and equipment used for soldering.3.Describe tools and equipment used for brazing.4.Describe oxyfuel equipment components, functions and maintenance.5.Describe procedures of oxyfuel equipment use.6.Demonstrate use of tools, equipment and material for pipe work.7.Demonstrate use of tools and equipment for soldering.8.Demonstrate use of tools and equipment for brazing.9.Demonstrate oxyfuel leak detection, adjusting, operating, and shutdown procedures.Materials and Fastening Devices . 4 HoursOutcome: Use materials and fasteners commonly used in the industry.1.Describe metallic and non-metallic materials’ characteristics and applications.2.Describe types of threaded fasteners and their applications.3.Describe thread repair methods.4.Describe types of non-threaded fasteners and their applications.5.Demonstrate removal of seized and damaged fasteners.Classification: Public- 13 -

FIRST PERIODSECTION TWO: INTRODUCTION TO REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND HE

Air Conditioning Mechanic Technician Provincial Apprenticeship Committee. The graduate of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic apprenticeship training is a journeyman who will: supervise, train and coach apprentices use and maintain hand and power tools to the standards of competency and safety required in the trade