Concord Training Courses – Spring 2012
2000 Clayton Road
(across from the BART station)
Building D: Basement Level,
Engineering Training Room
Concord, CA 94520
SPRING 2012: Open enrollment will be held from Monday, November 14 through Tuesday, December 27, 2011 for all 9-week and 18-week courses beginning in January 2012.
AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION I
18-Weeks, 3 Hours Per Session, 54 Hours Total. Textbook Included.
Prerequisite: An understanding of basic electricity.
This course will provide the student with a thorough understanding of the refrigeration process. Included in the course are the functions and applications of the components of the refrigeration system such as compressors, drive mechanisms, evaporators, condensers, liquid receivers, heat exchangers, expansion valves, metering devices, dryers, sight glasses, etc..
AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION II
18-Weeks, 3 Hours Per Session, 54 Hours Total. Textbook Not Included.
Prerequisite: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I.
This course will instruct the student in the different types of heating systems, combustion controls, psychrometics and airflow for air conditioning systems. It will also include schematics reading, basic heat pump operation, as well as an introduction to cooling towers and water cooled systems.
18-Weeks, 3 Hours Per Session, 54 Hours Total. Textbook and a Complete Pinning Kit Included.
Prerequisite: None.
Students will study and discuss topics such as locksmithing tools and supplies used in the industry, pins, key duplicating, cylinders, lock picks, pick guns, master keying and more. Students will also learn how to fit keys by impression and by reading locks. Student will be responsible for providing a complete pinning kit.
LOCKSMITHING II
18-Weeks, 3 Hours Per Session, 54 Hours Total. Textbook not included.
Prerequisite: Locksmithing I
This class is a continuation of Locksmithing I. Students will study and discuss tipics such as master keying, electronic locks, computer control systems, developing master codes systems, lock repairs, record keeping, advance pinning with high security cylinders. Class size is limited to no more than 14 students for quality instruction, so register early.
RESCHEDULED: New Date – Wednesday, 02/01/2012
9-Weeks, 3 Hours Per Session, 27 Hours Total. Textbook included.
Prerequisite: An understanding of basic electricity and ladder diagrams.
This course is designed to familiarize students that have a basic understanding of thelogic used in ladder diagrams and a fundamental knowledge of electrical theory of how PLCs are changing the way equipment found in our industry is being controlled. The course will provide a foundation in PLC theory as well as covering the fundamentals of installation, operation, programming and troublesehooting through project based learning scenarios and hands-on work.
SCHEMATIC READING
9-Weeks, 3 Hours Per Session, 27 Hours Total.
Prerequisite: None.
The goal of this class is to upgrade the skill level of the student in the process of comprehending and reading schematic diagrams. The class is divided into three (3) sections: a) introduction on how to read schematics as well as look into basic motor control diagrams b) understanding kitchen appliance schematics and c) interpreting HVAC schematics. Note: There will be no hands-on training in this class, strictly schematic reading.