HVA 111 - Basic Electricity for HVAC Technicians

Description: Basic principles of electricity necessary to properly assess, install and service the electrical circuits commonly associated with HVAC equipment.  

Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3

Course Content:

1. Atoms, current flow and circuits
2. Ohm's Law, series and parallel circuits
3. Schematic diagrams
4. Power distribution
5. Electrical safety
6. Electrical tools

1. Demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety. (1-6)
2. Discuss the uses and types of advanced measuring instruments. (6)
3. Analyze AC/DC circuits using Ohm's Law. (1, 2)
4. Perform electrical tests to measure voltage, amperage, and resistance. (2-4)
5. Solve technical circuit calculations. (3)