La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § CV-2703

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section CV-2703 - Competencies, Foundation Skills, Academic Cross References

A. Standard: Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Competencies (National Skills Standards: Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technician Consortium of States, 1996.)

Benchmarks	Louisiana Foundation Skills	Academic Cross-Reference (Standard-Benchmark)
A. SAFETY		English Language Arts (ELA)
(1) Identify types, purposes, and operation of fire	1, 3, 5	ELA 1 H1, H3, H4, H5
extinguishers.
(2) Inspect shop for hazards.	1, 2, 3	ELA 2 H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6
(3) Work cautiously and safely, using appropriate tools.	1, 3, 5	ELA 3 H1, H2, H3
(4) Demonstrate victim removal procedures from an	1, 2	ELA 4 H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6
electrical conductor.
(5) Demonstrate safe handling of refrigerants.	1, 2	ELA 5 H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6
(6) Demonstrate safe handling of pressurized gases.	1, 2	ELA 7 H1, H2
(7) Demonstrate safe handling of combustibles.	1, 2
(8) Apply MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) information
to material use.		Mathematics
(9) Adhere to applicable local, state and federal regulations		N 1H, 2H, 3H, 4H, 5H, 6H, 7H
[EPA (environmental), DOT (moving vehicle) and		D 7H, 9H
OSHA (worker safety)].
(10) Demonstrate first aid for occupational hazards.		A 1H, 2H, 3H, 4H
B. BASIC ELECTRICITY (General)		M 1H, 2H, 3H, 4H
(1) Apply the principles of alternating and direct current.	1, 2, 3	G 1H, 2H, 3H, 4H, 5H, 6H
(2) Differentiate between common single- and three-phase	1, 2, 3
voltage systems, including 240V, 60Hz, three-phase;
and 480V, 0 Hz, three-phase systems.		Social Studies
(3) Read and interpret voltage, ampere, ohm and	1, 2	G 1A -H1, 1A -H2, 1D -H1, 1D -H2, 1D -H4, 1D-H5
wattmeters.
(4) Read and interpret electrical schematic and wiring	1, 2	E 1A -H1, 1A -H2, 1A-H3, 1A-H5, 1B-H1, 1B-H2, 1B-
diagrams.		H4, 1B-H5, 1B-H6
(5) Install electrical power and control circuits.
(6) Apply the principles and relationship of Ohm's Law as	1, 2	H 1A -H1, 1A-H2, 1A-H5, 1A-H6
it applies to series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits.
(7) Apply the principles of electrical circuit protection,	1, 2	Science
including fuses, circuit breakers, disconnect switches		SI H A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, B3, B4,
and grounds.		B5 PSH C1, C2, D1, D6, D7, E1, E2, E3, E4, F1, F2, G1, G2, G3, G4 ESS-H A1, A2, A3, A5, A6, A7, B1, D7 SE -H A1, A2, A11, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6
BASIC ELECTRICITY (Electric Motors) (1) Apply the operating principles of electric motors.	1, 3, 5
(2) the application of various types of electric motors.	2, 3
(3) Recognize the application of various types of	3, 4
capacitors.
(4) Test capacitors.
(5) Explain the principles and operation of electric motor
protection devices.
(6) Interpret electric motor specifications (e.g.,
horsepower, voltage).
(7) Install and connect electric motors.
BASIC ELECTRICITY (Controls)
(1) The principles of safety and operating control devices	3, 4
(e.g., pressure switches, thermostats).
(2) Apply the principles of electromechanical control	2, 3, 4
devices (e.g., relays, contactors, magnetic starters,
timers, sequencers).
(3) Apply the principles of electronic control devices (e.g.,	2, 3, 4
ignition modules, electronic timers).
(4) Apply the principles of safety and control circuits.	1, 3, 5
(5) Install/service mechanical control devices (e.g.,	2, 3
pneumatic and water controls).
(6) Install/service electromechanical control devices.	3, 4
(7) Install/replace transformers.	2, 3, 4
C. REFRIGERATION PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES
(1) Explain principles of refrigeration.	2, 3, 4
(2) Explain heat transfer theory.
(3) Identify refrigerant and oil types, characteristics and	2, 3, 4
uses.
(4) Use gauge manifold set.	2, 3, 4
(5) Leak-test system.
(6) Evacuate and measure vacuum level to 500 microns.
(7) Recover refrigerants.
(8) Charge system to manufacturer's specifications.
(9) Describe the operation of refrigeration system
accessories (e.g., receivers, accumulators, filter/dryers,
sight glasses, valves).
REFRIGERATION PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES (Piping)
(1) Identify different types of tubing and fittings.	1, 3, 5
(2) Perform copper tubing operations, including cutting,	2, 3
flaring, soldering, brazing, bending, swaging, etc.
(3) Install, repair and replace aluminum tubing.	3, 4
(4) Install and replace PVC tubing and pipe.
(5) Perform gas pipe operations (e.g., cutting, reaming,
threading and connecting).
D. AIR CONDITIONING
(1) Understand and apply the principles of air-	2, 3, 4
conditioning, including temperature, humidity, and air
movement, etc.
(2) Understand and apply the principles of air distribution	2, 3, 4
and delivery systems.
(3) Understand and apply the principles of condensate	2, 3, 4
drain systems.
(4) Understand and apply the principles of air filtration
systems.
(5) Design air distribution systems.
E. HEATING
(1) Understand and apply the principles of fuel systems	1, 3, 5
design.
(2) Understand and apply the principles of air and hydronic	2, 3
distribution and delivery system design.
(3) Understand and apply the principles and operation of
electric resistance heat systems.
(4) Understand and apply the principles and operation of
gas-fired forced-air heat systems.
(5) Understand and apply the principles and operation of
oil-fired forced-air he at systems.
(6) Understand and apply the principles of electric heat
pump systems.
F. RESIDENTIAL/LIGHT COMMERCIAL
COOLING/HEATING
(1) Install or replace compressor. (2) Install or replace condensing unit.	1, 3, 5 2, 3
(3) Install or replace condenser.	3, 4
(4) Repair or replace evaporator.
(5) Replace, repair and adjust metering devices.
(6) Perform cleanup of a contaminated system.
(7) Describe operation of a heat pump.	2, 3, 4
(8) Start and check residential heating and cooling systems.	2, 3, 4
(9) Measure and adjust conditioned airflow.	2, 3, 4
(10) Repair, replace and service electronic air cleaner.
(11) Pump down unit.
G. HEAT PUMPS
(1) Understand and apply the principles of vapor	1, 3, 5
compression heat pump cycles.
(2) Understand and apply the principles of supplementary	2, 3
heat.
(3) Understand and apply the relationship of outdoor
ambient temperature to heating capacity.
(4) Understand and apply the electrical circuitry of air-to-
air, and ground-to-air heat pumps.
(5) Understand and apply the principles and operation of
defrost controls in heat pump systems (e.g., electronic
demand defrost, pressure, time/temperature, time).
H. RESIDENTIAL/LIGHT COMMERCIAL AIR
CONDITIONING
(1) Understand and apply the principles of air-	3, 4
conditioning, including temperature, humidity, and air
movement, etc.
(2) Understand and apply the principles of air distribution	2, 3, 5
systems.
(3) Understand and apply the principles of condensate
drain systems.
(4) Understand and apply the principles of air filtration
systems.
(5) Design air distribution and delivery systems.
(6) Fabricate and insulate air distribution systems.
I. COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
(1) Understand and apply the principles of cooling towers.	1, 3, 5
(2) Understand and apply the principles of pneumatic	2, 3
control devices (e.g., thermostats, pneumatic actuators,
pneumatic switches, pneumatic relays).
(3) Understand and apply the principles of pumps and	3, 4
circulators.
(4) Understand and apply the principles of low and high	2, 3, 4
pressure gas-fired boilers.
(5) Understand and apply the principles of low and high-
pressure oil-boilers.
(6) Understand and apply the principles of steam
condensers and traps.
(7) Understand and apply the principles of water-cooled	2, 3, 4
condensers and accessories.
(8) Understand and apply the principles of desiccant	2, 3
cooling and dehumidification systems.
(9) Understand and apply the principles of liquid chillers	2, 3, 4
and accessories.
(10) Understand and apply the principles of air distribution	2, 3, 4
and delivery systems.
(11) Understand and apply the principles of water	1, 3, 5
distribution systems.
(12) Understand and apply the principles of commercial	2, 3
conditioned-air control systems.
J. COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
(1) Understand and apply the principles of high, medium,	2, 3, 4
low, and ultra-low temperature control refrigeration and
their applications.
(2) Understand and apply the principles of mechanical	2, 3, 4
refrigeration systems in commercial refrigeration (e.g.,
walk -in coolers, walk-in freezers, reach-in cases,
multiple evaporator systems, packaged refrigeration systems).
(3) Understand and apply the principles of electric and hot gas defrost systems in commercial refrigeration	2, 3, 4
systems.
(4) Understand and apply the principles of flake and cube	2, 3, 4
icemakers.
(5) Understand and apply the principles of water coolers.	2, 3, 4
(6) Understand and apply the principles of specific	2, 3, 4
refrigeration system components used in commercial
refrigeration (e.g., low ambient controls, evaporator
pressure regulators, crankcase pressure regulators).
(7) Understand and apply the principles of load calculation	2, 3, 4
and piping designs in commercial refrigeration systems.
(8) Calculate the load, design the piping system, and design	2, 2, 4
the control system of a commercial refrigeration
system.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CV-2703

Promulgated by the Department of Education, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Trade and Industrial Education, LR 32:600 (April 2006).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:6(A)(10) and R.S. 17:10.