Mechanical Technologist - HVAC Theory

Program Overview

The Mechanical Technologist - HVAC Theory Diploma is a comprehensive program that provides students with an in-depth understanding of HVAC principles and applications. It covers design, operation, inspection, maintenance, and retrofit of HVAC systems, preparing graduates for careers in the HVAC industry, including roles such as project engineers, HVAC designers, and energy professionals. The program emphasizes energy conservation and green building design principles, ensuring graduates are equipped with the skills needed in today's sustainable building environment.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The "Mechanical Technologist - HVAC Theory" Diploma is a comprehensive professional training program in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. It provides students with an in-depth technical understanding of principles and applications for design, operation, inspection, maintenance, and retrofit of HVAC systems.

Objectives:

• Gain proficiency in HVAC engineering, retrofit, inspection, and maintenance.
• Upon completion of this course, participants will:
• Become familiar with practices in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
• Understand principles of cooling and ventilation, sources of heat, energy supplies, heat loss and gain, air movement, conventional installation methods, space heaters, introduction to electric heating, safety issues, etc.
• Understand the best practices of operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems.
• Perform analysis, design, operation, inspection, and maintenance of HVAC systems.
• Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Oversee installation, operation, troubleshooting, and servicing of HVAC systems.
• Calculate HVAC system cooling and heating loads, develop psychrometric tables and charts.
• Select components and design layout of HVAC systems while giving considerations to energy conservation and green building design principles.
• Select temperature controls for HVAC systems, including pneumatic, electric, electronic, and computer-based software.
• Investigate and resolve indoor air quality issues in the built environment, examine the typical types of health complaints, and the role of ventilation systems.
• Perform energy audits, estimate energy use for existing equipment, and assess conservation options.
• Select measurement devices and calculate potential energy savings.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of HVAC systems and components including chillers, cooling towers, DX units, boilers, fans, pumps, and controls.
• Oversee troubleshooting of system malfunctions, set-up, and implement maintenance programs that enhance performance and reliability of HVAC systems.
• Exercise good work habits and communication practices in relation to the HVAC industry workplace.
• Perform research and access industry technical information for HVAC technology.

Outline:

HVAC I - Fundamental Concepts and Systems

• Lesson 1.1: Basic HVAC System Calculations
• Lesson 1.2: Design Conditions
• Lesson 1.3: Cooling and Heating Load Calculations
• Lesson 1.4: Energy Estimating Methods
• Lesson 1.5: Duct and Pipe Sizing
• Lesson 1.6: Life-Cycle General Concept
• Lesson 1.7: Air-Conditioning System Concepts
• Lesson 1.8: System Configurations
• Lesson 1.9: Hydronic Heating and Cooling System Design
• Lesson 1.10: Heat Pump, Cogeneration, and Heat Recovery Systems
• Lesson 1.11: Course Overview and Final Exam

HVAC II - Equipment, Control, and Operation

• Lesson 2.1: Air-Processing Equipment
• Lesson 2.2: Refrigeration Equipment
• Lesson 2.3: Heating Equipment
• Lesson 2.4: Plumbing Equipment and Systems
• Lesson 2.5: Fire Protection Equipment and Systems
• Lesson 2.6: Sustainability and Codes
• Lesson 2.7: Motor Drives, Starting Methods, and Control
• Lesson 2.8: Controls and Building Management Systems
• Lesson 2.9: Commissioning and Handover
• Lesson 2.10: Safety in Design and Operation
• Lesson 2.11: Cost-Effective Operation and Maintenance

HVAC II - Equipment, Control, and Operation

• Lesson 3.1: Energy Management and Conservation
• Lesson 3.2: Troubleshooting and Fine Tuning HVAC Equipment
• Lesson 3.3: Air-Conditioning Buildings in Operation
• Lesson 3.4: Course Overview, Exam Preparation

Maintenance Management

• Lesson 4.1: Effective Maintenance Practices
• Lesson 4.2: Maintenance Staffing and Processes
• Lesson 4.3: Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
• Lesson 4.4: Maintenance Administration
• Lesson 4.5: Course Overview and Exam Preparation

Ontario Building Code

• Lesson 5.1: Introduction to Building Code
• Lesson 5.2: Design Requirements
• Lesson 5.3: Compliance
• Lesson 5.4: Course Overview, Exam Preparation, and Final Examination

Engineering Project Management

• Lesson 6.1: Introduction, Project Life Cycle, and Management Processes
• Lesson 6.2: Initiating a Project
• Lesson 6.3: Project Scope Planning
• Lesson 6.4: Project Scheduling and Budgeting
• Lesson 6.5: Planning Project Integration
• Lesson 6.6: Executing a Project
• Lesson 6.7: Monitoring and Controlling a Project
• Lesson 6.8: Closing a Project
• Lesson 6.9: Life Cycle Cost
• Lesson 6.10: Tendering Process
• Lesson 6.11: Contracting Process
• Lesson 6.12: Course Overview, Exam Preparation, and Final Exam

Canadian Industrial Practices and Workplace Culture

• Lesson 7.1: Good Industrial Practices
• Lesson 7.2: Workplace Safety
• Lesson 7.3: Canadian Workplace Culture and Cultural Intelligence
• Lesson 7.4: Getting Job Ready and Keeping the Job
• Lesson 7.5: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Skills

Careers:

Career Opportunities:

• Project engineer/manager
• Mechanical or HVAC engineer or designer
• Applications engineer
• Systems designer engineer
• HVAC controls technician
• Energy professional
• Plant engineer
• Technical sales representative
• Customer service representative
• Many others in industry sectors such as manufacturing, consulting engineers, installers, and contractors.