HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERATION, AND PLUMBING PROGRAM Junior and Senior Year Bohlen Tech Center Watertown, NY Career and Technical Education at Jefferson-Lewis BOCES enriches the everchanging global community with skilled and educated leaders who will inspire future generations.

Contact Information: Teacher Mike Fortunato

Subject HVAC

Email [email protected]

Bohlen Technical Center 20104 NYS Route 3 Watertown, NY 13601 Ph. # 779-7200 Course Description: The primary purpose of the HVAC and Plumbing Course is to train the student in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits and desirable attitudes necessary to achieve competency in job entry-level skills, obtain New York State Licensure, and gainful employment in the field of HVAC and Plumbing or related career fields. Timeline: Length of course/program: 1 or 2 year program Half day program Major projects: 1st Year • Lab/shop projects, • On site and off site projects • Junior Portfolio nd 2 Year• Senior Portfolio, research paper and presentation • Install plumbing for an on-site project constructed by the Carpentry Class • Students will participate in work-based learning by completing a two week internship with area HVAC and plumbing businesses.

Grading/ Assessment/ Attendance Requirements: Knowledge 40% (Classroom activities and assignments, daily instruction, homework, tests) Work Ethic 30% (Includes daily attendance, which is required) Skills 30% (Skills are graded in a practical form during live work or projects)

Dress Code Requirements: Work boots, workpants or jeans, work shirts Required Supplies: • Paper • 3 Ring Binders • Pencils and Pens • Highlighters • Calculator • Steel Measuring Tape • 9” Torpedo level

Licensing and Certificates: Upon completion of the 2 year program students will be eligible for: • Technical Endorsement • BOCES certificate in HVAC and Plumbing; • EPA 608 Universal Refrigeration Certification • OSHA 10 Hour Construction Certification • HBI (Home Builders Institute) HVAC and Plumbing Certification • HVAC Excellence Certification (Gas Heat, Air Conditioning, Electrical) Articulation Agreements: • Jefferson Community College, 4 credits, Energy 135 (EDGE CREDIT) • Mohawk Valley Community College, 4 credits • University of Northwestern Ohio, 6 credits • SUNY Delhi, 2 credits • Lincoln Technical Institute, 2 courses (HV120 and HV200) Internships: In the spring of their senior year, students who meet specific criteria will have the opportunity to experience an internship in HVAC and Plumbing and/or in a field related industry. (Specific criteria- attendance, grades, ethics)

Instructional Philosophy: The mission of Career & Technical Education at Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, in cooperation with educational and industry professional partners, is to: • provide a safe environment that builds confidence through “learning by doing” with industry-specific facilities, tools, and equipment; • promote career and technical skills for success in a competitive, changing, global workforce; and • encourage creative, real-world problem solving using industry guidelines to achieve success

Units of Instruction: For a complete list please see the instructor.

Junior Year Safety Hand and Power Tools, HVAC/R Tools Pipefitting Sheet Metal, Duct Fabrication and Installation Air Distribution Oil and Gas Heat Electricity Fundamentals Trade Math Copper and Plastic Piping Practices Soldering and Brazing Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing Hydronic Heating, Boilers and Radiant in Floor Heating. Employability and Communication Skills Customer Relations and Business Policies

Senior Year Basic Refrigeration System System Components / Refrigererant Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Refrigerant System Troubleshooting Electrical Fundamentals for HVACR Motors, Capacitors, Relays, Starters Plumbing Tools and Materials Plumbing Math Plumbing Blueprints and Drawing Cast Iron, Copper, Plastic Pipe and Fittings Waste & Vent Systems Fixtures and Equipment Water Distribution Systems

Course Objectives: To ensure continued career success, the graduate will continue to learn new and current information related to skills, trends, and methods for career development in HVAC and Plumbing related fields. Students will be able to: 1. 2. 3.

Project a positive attitude and sense of personal integrity and self-confidence. Practice effective communication skills, visual poise and proper grooming. Respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received in an employer-employee relationship. 4. Perform the basic manipulative skills in order to obtain an entry level position. 5. Apply academic and practical learning and related information to ensure sound judgments, decisions and procedures. 6. Apply academic learning and practical experiences learned in HVAC and Plumbing field for college or career readiness. Available CTE credits: • Up to 4 CTE credits per year • Financial Management • Math • Science Classroom Management Plan/Classroom Policies: Refer to Code of Conduct- Student Handbook Late Work Policy Students must complete a Student Absence Form within 5 days of an absence to be eligible for late/ make-up work (Refer to Student Handbook). Extended absences will be handled on an individual basis.

Disclaimer: This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the Jefferson – Lewis BOCES.