| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 38.36 |
| Liaison | Marga Martinez |
| Submission Date | Oct. 10, 2024 |
Oakton College
EN-12: Continuing Education
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.96 / 5.00 |
Charmaine
John Sustainability Specialist Facilities |
Part 1 . Continuing education courses in sustainability
Number of continuing education courses that are sustainability course offerings:
Percentage of continuing education courses that are sustainability course offerings:
Course Inventory
Institution’s inventory of its continuing education sustainability course offerings and descriptions:
AIR A01 - Sheet Metal Layout Fabrication
Course Description
Covers the methods of laying out and fabricating sheet metal ducts and fittings which are generally used in heating and air conditioning installations.
AIR A03 - Residential Hot Water Boilers
Course Description
Covers conventional and modern residential hydronics systems, focusing on near boiler piping, accessories, zoning operations, proper sizing of heat emitting components, baseboards, and piping. Prerequisite: AIR A01 and A02 or consent of department chair.
AIR A06 - Intro to Air Cond. & Refrigeration
Course Description
Course presents theories, demonstrations and lab experiences in the area of basic vapor compression cycle in refrigeration. Content includes functioning and operating characteristics of mechanical refrigeration systems: condensers, evaporators, compressors, refrigerant control devices, refrigerants, test equipment, and special service procedures connected with basic refrigeration cycle. The Clean Air Act set by EPA for proper use of refrigerants explained.
AIR A07 - Heating
Course Description
Course covers basic principles of residential heating systems. Content includes proper installation, service and safety procedures, and introductions of the proper procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose reasons for the malfunction of the furnace. Focus is on the combustion process and consumer safety.
AIR A08 - EPA Section 608 Certification
Course Description
Course designed to prepare for “EPA Section 608” certification exam. Certification in proper refrigerant use required by law for work on refrigeration systems. Examination fees required.
AIR A09 - Commercial Refrig Sys
Course Description
Course covers the entire refrigeration cycle, from compressor discharge to compressor suction, for low, medium, and high pressure refrigeration systems. Content includes various types of refrigeration systems, medium and low pressure temperature and their proper installation, product to be cooled, desired temperature to be maintained, humidity conditions, problems involving system balance and component capacity, as well as the use of heat load charts. Prerequisite: AHR 101 or consent of the instructor or department chair.
AIR A10 - Advanced Automatic Controls
Course Description
Learn advanced automatic controls used presently in high-efficiency furnaces, including electronic ignition systems, generic sequence of automatic controls, and ladder-type wiring diagrams.
AIR A11 - Intro Electricity Automatic Co
Course Description
Course introduces electricity and automatic controls. Content includes electrical safety, basic wiring skills, electrical components, household wiring, wire sizing, conduct siz-ing, proper procedure to bend thin wall, the explanation of series and parallel circuits as well as hands-on experience with electrical tools and meters.
AIR A13 - Low Pressure Steam Boilers Ops
Course Description
Course covers low pressure steam boilers and principles of boiler operation. Content includes complete boiler setup from Feed water systems to boiler and piping layout and assembly; combustion accessories, steam accessories, and draft control. Focus is on boilerroom operation and safety. Workbook used in conjunction with chapter information and exercises. Textbook might be required. Check with the bookstore.
AIR A14 - Hi Pressure Steam Boiler & Op
Course Description
Covers high pressure steam boilers as per ASME code standards. Content includes basic boiler room systems, fittings and accessories, feed-water heaters, de-superheating and pressure reducing stations, fuel combustion and draft, and combustion controls. Focus on proper practices of boiler requirements to function properly and safely.
MCH A14 - Elements of Machine Design
Course Description
Elements of Machine Design
Do the figures reported above cover one, two, or three academic years?:
Part 2. Sustainability-focused certificate program
A brief description of the certificate program(s):
Oakton's Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology (HVACR) program helps you develop the skills and knowledge to work in this important field. You will learn to evaluate the performance of air conditioning and refrigeration systems, to assess energy consumption, to apply principles and methods of energy conservation and more.
Maintaining a comfortable temperature in homes, businesses and other gathering places is an essential quality-of-life service. In fact, in cases of extreme cold or extreme heat, it can even save lives. Ensuring proper ventilation can make a life-changing difference as well.
Having the skill to install and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems - also known as HVAC - is invaluable and can lead to consistent employment. Oakton’s small class sizes ensure you benefit from the expertise of Oakton’s experienced professors.
We offer an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in air conditioning, heating and refrigeration technology, as well as several specialized certificates if you're only looking to develop the technical skills to work in this field.
When you graduate from this program, you'll be able to work as a heating and cooling system mechanic, installing and repairing refrigeration and heating equipment. Your duties in this job will include diagnosing problems, setting up components such as motors and pumps, connecting parts such as air ducts and fuel pumps, and hooking up equipment to power sources.
You will learn key HVACR skills while also taking a series of important and useful general education courses.
Each of these certificates prepares you to evaluate performance and perform any required HVACR services, as well as complete energy analysis for residential heating and air conditioning equipment. Upon completion, you can seek employment with HVACR contractors or in the maintenance department of a larger facility.
This certificate prepares you to install HVACR systems, as well as evaluate performance and perform any required services. Upon completion, you can seek employment with HVACR contractors or in the maintenance department of a larger facility.
You will learn how low-pressure and high-pressure steam boilers work and the procedures for proper boiler operation. You will also learn feed water and water treatment. The skills you develop while earning this certificate will help you as you continue your studies toward a Stationary Engineer’s License.
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