Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Architecture & Construction

Secondary – Career Preparatory	
Program Number	8723000	
CIP Number	0647020303	
Grade Level	9-12	
Program Length	7 Credits	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	49-9021 -- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose 

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration industry. The student should obtain EPA certification prior to leaving school in order to be employed in any job that requires work with refrigerants.

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Architecture & Construction career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Architecture & Construction career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to designing, testing and repairing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and cooling (HVAC) systems. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction totaling seven credits. 

To teach the courses listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the secondary program structure:

Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	SOC Code	Level	Graduation Requirement	
8713010	Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology 1	AC HEAT ME @7 7G
REFRG MECH 7 G	1 Credit	49-9021	2	CT	
8713020	Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology 2		1 Credit		2	CT	
8713030	Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology 3		1 Credit		2	CT	
8713040	Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology 4		1 Credit		2	CT	
8713050	Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology 5		1 Credit		2	CT	
8713060	Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology 6		1 Credit		2	CT	
8713070	Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology 7		1 Credit		2	CT	
(Graduation Requirement Codes: CT= Career & Technical Education, EQ= Equally Rigorous Science, EC= Economics, MA= Mathematics, 
PL= Personal Financial Literacy)

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students.  These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education.  Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

Standards
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate the importance of health, safety and environmental management systems in organizations and their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance.
02.0	Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills.
03.0	Identify, use and maintain the tools and tool accessories used in the HVAC/R industry and those used in related construction trades.
04.0	Demonstrate mathematics and science knowledge and skills.
05.0	Read and interpret construction documents to understand HVAC/R and other related trade requirements.
06.0	Explain the properties of matter and heat behavior.
07.0	Describe the history and concepts of HVAC/R.
08.0	Demonstrate a practical knowledge of basic electricity and of the electrical components of HVAC/R equipment.
09.0	Demonstrate knowledge of electrical wiring in HVAC/R.
10.0	Utilize and operate mechanical refrigeration servicing and testing equipment.
11.0	Assist in the installation of a residential HVAC system and determine start-up procedures.
12.0	Conduct start-up and check-out procedures for mechanical heating and air-conditioning systems.
13.0	Use combustion-type heating servicing and testing equipment.
14.0	Troubleshoot combustion gas valves and regulators as used in HVAC/R systems.
15.0	Troubleshoot HVAC/R electrical control systems and their components.
16.0	Select and test electrical generation and distribution components for commercial and residential HVAC/R systems.
17.0	Analyze fluids, pressures, refrigerants and related codes.
18.0	Evaluate HVAC/R system components and accessories.
19.0	Fabricate and service the piping, tubing and fittings used in the HVAC/R industry.
20.0	Maintain, test and troubleshoot electrical motors and their components for commercial HVAC/R systems.
21.0	Explain the standards for and ways to measure indoor air quality.
22.0	Develop an understanding of chilled systems.
23.0	Make career plans.
24.0	Utilize mechanical components of HVAC/R systems.
25.0	Operate solid-state electronics as used in HVAC/R systems.
26.0	Understand the design of heating and cooling systems.
27.0	Use a pressure enthalpy chart to diagram refrigerant cycles.
28.0	Maintain, troubleshoot and repair residential HVAC systems.
29.0	Select appropriate commercial compressors.
30.0	Test and adjust commercial evaporative condensers.
31.0	Maintain, test and troubleshoot commercial evaporators.
32.0	Identify basic principles of HVAC/R piping sizing.
33.0	Maintain, troubleshoot and repair commercial heating systems.
34.0	Discuss new technologies.
35.0	Interpret, use and modify construction drawings and documents.
36.0	Troubleshoot and repair commercial heating and air-conditioning systems. 

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology 1
Course Number: 	8713010
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course provides students with competencies in the following topics essential to the air-conditioning, refrigeration and heating industry: safety practices; employability skills; materials and tools; mathematics; science; and construction documents. 

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
01.0	Demonstrate the importance of health, safety and environmental management systems in organizations and their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Describe personal and jobsite safety rules and regulations that maintain safe and healthy work environments.	
01.02	Explain the reasons for regular safety meetings and for company safety policies.	
01.03	Explain the need for employee-background checks and medical examinations.	
01.04	Identify appropriate fire extinguishers and other such safety devices.	
01.05	Identify and follow emergency and rescue procedures.	
01.06	Identify and use safe-handling practices as they relate to hazardous and volatile fluids, compounds and gases.	
01.07	Demonstrate Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) practices, Department of Transportation (DOT) hazardous materials safety requirements, lock-out and tag out, and electrical safety.	
01.08	Select and wear proper protective clothing and equipment.	
01.09	Describe the purpose and requirements of local, state and federal heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) codes and standards as well as the manufacturer's installation instructions.	
01.10	Identify and use OSHA practices when working with heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment.	
01.11	Explain emergency procedures to follow in response to workplace accidents.	
01.12	Understand a disaster and/or emergency response plan.	
02.0	Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors needed to be employable.	
02.02	Develop personal career plan that includes goals, objectives and strategies.	
02.03	Create and maintain a career portfolio of work, including a resume, to document knowledge, skills and experience.	
02.04	Learn how to manage finances and understand loans, debt, overhead, and other fundamental business concepts. (Optional)	
02.05	Create and maintain a budget for business planning needs and, optionally, for personal needs.	
02.06	Understand how to create service reports, invoices, estimates, and other related documentation.	
02.07	Understand and apply proper customer relationship skills.	
03.0	Identify, use and maintain the tools and tool accessories used in the HVAC/R industry and those used in related construction trades.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Follow safety precautions when using hand and power tools.	
03.02	Identify and use basic hand tools and tool accessories; power tools (electric and mechanical); pipe and tube-working tools; and specialized tools of the HVAC/R industry and related trades.	
03.03	Apply appropriate care and maintenance procedures for tools and tool accessories, following the directions in the tool-equipment manufacturer's manual.	
04.0	Demonstrate mathematics and science knowledge and skills.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Demonstrate knowledge of arithmetic operations.	
04.02	Demonstrate knowledge of how to use the appropriate levels of algebra, geometry and optionally, trigonometry to successfully calculate and evaluate information.	
04.03	Demonstrate knowledge of basic physical sciences, including chemistry and physics.	
04.04	Demonstrate an understanding of how to make proper calculations for the refrigeration process and for heat gain load calculations.	
04.05	Analyze and apply data and measurements to solve problems and interpret documents.	
05.0	Read and interpret construction documents to understand HVAC/R and other related trade requirements.  The student will be able to:	
05.01	Recognize and identify basic construction drawings and document terms, components and symbols.	
05.02	Relate information on construction drawings to actual locations on the project.	
05.03	Recognize different classifications of construction drawings and documents for various trades.	
05.04	Interpret and use drawing dimensions.	
05.05	Demonstrate imaginative or innovative solutions for a design project.	
05.06	Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills used in HVAC/R and related construction trades to develop solutions for real-world issues.	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology 2
Course Number: 	8713020
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course provides students with competencies in the following topics essential to the air-conditioning, refrigeration and heating industry: matter and heat behavior; history; basic electricity; electrical wiring; mechanical refrigeration; mechanical heating and air-conditioning systems; combustion-type heating; and troubleshooting.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
06.0	Explain the properties of matter and heat behavior.  The student will be able to:	
06.01	Describe and explain freezing point, critical temperature and absolute zero.	
06.02	Explain the gas laws (Dalton, Boyle and Charles) used when dealing with air and its properties and be able to make calculations and conversions using these laws.	
06.03	Describe matter, heat and heat transfer and understand radiant, convection, and conduction heat.	
06.04	Differentiate between heat and temperature.	
06.05	Explain and distinguish among the characteristics of the three states of matter.	
06.06	Explain the relationship between temperature and humidity.	
06.07	Differentiate between latent heat and sensible heat.	
07.0	Describe the history and concepts of HVAC/R.  The student will be able to:	
07.01	Explain the basic principles of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning.	
07.02	Identify the refrigeration cycle.	
07.03	Identify and explain the four major refrigeration components.	
07.04	Identify and explain the characteristics of a compression-cycle refrigerant system.	
07.05	Differentiate between air-conditioning and refrigeration.	
07.06	Differentiate between split systems, mini-splits and package systems.	
07.07	Describe the benefits of conditioned air and indoor air quality.	
07.08	Identify various professional organizations, associations and societies and explain their purposes.	
08.0	Demonstrate a practical knowledge of basic electricity and of the electrical components of HVAC/R equipment.  The student will be able to:	
08.01	Explain the principles of electricity.	
08.02	Explain single- and three-phase power distribution.	
08.03	Explain and understand the electrical generation and distribution process.	
08.04	Define and explain, and calculate watts, ohms, volts and amps.	
08.05	Identify, diagnose, repair or replace distribution panels and fusible disconnects.	
08.06	Identify and explain electrical measuring tools and devices.	
08.07	Explain the standards for and ways to measure watts, resistance, voltage and amperage, using appropriate instruments or devices.	
09.0	Demonstrate knowledge of electrical wiring in HVAC/R.  The student will be able to:	
09.01	Identify and explain appropriate electrical wiring symbols.	
09.02	Draw and explain a wiring schematic diagram for a control system.	
09.03	Create and draw a wiring schematic of the HVAC/R equipment and surrounding accessories as required by code.	
09.04	Explain the purposes and procedures for protecting piping materials and fabrication, such as valves, fittings and products from heat.	
10.0	Utilize and operate mechanical refrigeration servicing and testing equipment.  The student will be able to:	
10.01	Identify the effects of superheat and sub-cooling on a system.	
10.02	Identify and explain the functions of servicing and testing equipment (such as vacuum pumps, micron gauges, EPA-approved equipment, leak detectors and charging systems).	
10.03	Operate a refrigerant recovery system.	
10.04	Apply specific safety and recovery practices for refrigerants used in the industry.	
10.05	Apply specific safety practices as they relate to handling and storing cylinders and materials.	
10.06	Explain the standards for and ways to measure, test, maintain and evacuate a mechanical HVAC/R system.	
10.07	Evacuate the refrigerant system with various vacuum methods.	
10.08	Demonstrate compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules and regulations and, if possible, take the EPA 608 certification tests for core, type I, II, and III.	
10.09	Charge various air-conditioning and mechanical refrigeration systems by various methods.	
10.10	Demonstrate the effects of superheat and sub-cooling on a system utilizing test equipment (such as thermometers and gages).	
11.0	Assist in the installation of a residential HVAC system and determine start-up procedures.  The student will be able to:	
11.01	Read and comply with dispatch orders.	
11.02	Explain codes and ordinances.	
11.03	Assist in the installation of a HVAC system to the manufacturer's installation and operation specifications, using a practical knowledge of duct fabrication methods.	
11.04	Determine which charging method is appropriate for a given type of system in a residential air-conditioning unit and adjust superheat and/or sub-cooling.	
11.05	Determine the temperature split/difference across the evaporator.	
11.06	Determine the temperature split/difference across the condenser.	
11.07	Explain the electrical and mechanical operations of the basic heat pump.	
12.0	Conduct start-up and check-out procedures for mechanical heating and air-conditioning systems.  The student will be able to:	
12.01	Identify and explain the following heat-pump systems: air-to-air, water-to-air, water-to-water, air-to-ground (geothermal), open-loop and closed-loop.	
12.02	Determine the start-up and checkout procedures recommended by different manufacturers.	
12.03	Determine the temperature split/ difference across the outdoor coil on a heat pump.	
12.04	Determine the temperature split/ difference across the indoor coil on a heat pump.	
13.0	Use combustion-type heating servicing and testing equipment.  The student will be able to:	
13.01	Explain combustion theory and the safety precautions for using combustion-type-heating servicing and testing equipment.	
13.02	Identify and explain the various types of combustion-type heating servicing and testing equipment (such as draft gauge, U-tube manometer, sling psychrometer, millivolt meter and oil-furnace testing equipment).	
13.03	Use the servicing and testing equipment.	
13.04	Test, analyze and troubleshoot combustion-type-heating systems.	
14.0	Troubleshoot combustion gas valves and regulators as used in HVAC/R systems.  The student will be able to:	
14.01	Identify and discuss the safety and regulation issues and concerns.	
14.02	Explain the operations of various types of gas valves and regulators (such as low-voltage, line-voltage, pneumatic (optional), solenoid and gas and pressure regulators).	
14.03	Identify various types of gas valves and regulators.	
14.04	Determine the application of gas valves and regulators.	
14.05	Troubleshoot gas valves and regulators.	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology 3
Course Number: 	8713030
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course provides students with competencies in the following topics essential to the air-conditioning, refrigeration and heating industry: electrical control systems and components; electrical generation and distribution components; fluids, pressures, refrigerants and codes; system components and accessories; piping, tubing and fittings; electrical motors; indoor-air quality; chilled systems; and career planning. 

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
15.0	Troubleshoot HVAC/R electrical control systems and their components.  The student will be able to:	
15.01	Identify and explain the operations of electrical control systems and their components (e.g., zone damper motors, contactors, relays, circuit boards, motors, solenoids, thermostats, etc.).	
15.02	Troubleshoot protection devices, such as fuses and breakers.	
15.03	Identify, install and troubleshoot controls for HVAC/R systems.	
15.04	Explain the operation of different types of electromechanical communicating, humidity control, and Wi-Fi and programmable operating thermostats.	
15.05	Troubleshoot operational problems for different types of electromechanical communicating, humidity control, and Wi-Fi operating thermostats.	
16.0	Select and test electrical generation and distribution components for commercial and residential HVAC/R systems.  The student will be able to:	
16.01	Determine wire sizes and voltage drops.	
16.02	Describe the operation of various types of transformers.	
17.0	Analyze fluids, pressures, refrigerants and related codes.  The student will be able to:	
17.01	Identify and explain general safety issues and EPA rules and regulations regarding the handling of refrigerants.	
17.02	Define and explain pressure, fluid and temperature.	
17.03	Explain the standards for and ways to measure and calculate absolute and gauge pressures.	
17.04	Identify and explain the classifications, properties and uses of different refrigerants based on chemical composition.	
17.05	Explain how fluids react and flow in a closed versus an open environment or vessel.	
17.06	Define and identify "color‑coding" of refrigerant cylinders.	
17.07	Explain the proper methods of transferring, storing and recovering refrigerants.	
17.08	Explain the effects of an improper refrigerant and contaminants in a system.	
17.09	Identify the refrigerants in common use and state the types of applications in which each is used. 	
17.10	Describe how azeotropes and near-azeotropes differ from each other and from so-called pure refrigerants.	
17.11	Compare and interpret a Pressure/Temperature (P/T) chart for pure refrigerants, azeotrope, and near-azeotrope refrigerants and explain the difference between bubble point and dew point.	
17.12	Demonstrate refrigerant leak detecting methods.	
17.13	Identify the different types of oils used in refrigeration systems and explain their relationships to the various refrigerants. 	
17.14	Explain how to add and remove oil from a system.	
17.15	Describe how to test oil and acid for contamination.	
18.0	Evaluate HVAC/R system components and accessories.  The student will be able to:	
18.01	Explain the types, operation, use and requirements of:	
•	Compressors (such as reciprocating, rotary, screw, scroll and inverter)	
•	Condensers and evaporators (such as evaporative condensers, evaporative coils, shell and tube, tube within a tube and fin and tube)	
•	Metering devices (such as adjusting automatic and thermostatic expansion valves, fixed orifices, stepper motor electronic expansion valve (EEV), solenoid EEV and other devices available on the local market)	
18.02	Identify the location and explain the uses of refrigerant flow accessories.	
18.03	Identify the location and explain the uses of HVAC/R system accessories (such as receivers, dryers/filers, solenoid valves, heat exchangers, accumulators, suction filter, oil separators, evaporator pressure-regulating valve, crankcase pressure-regulating valves, hot gas bypass valves and check valves).	
19.0	Fabricate and service the piping, tubing and fittings used in the HVAC/R industry.  The student will be able to:	
19.01	Identify and explain the purpose of the piping, tubing and fittings used for electrical, gas, exhaust and drain components.	
19.02	Bend tubing, using tube benders.	
19.03	Connect tubing using flared fittings, pressed fittings and compression fittings.	
19.04	Connect tubing, using a swaged-joint connection.	
19.05	Explain the purposes and procedures for protecting piping materials and fabrication, such as valves, fittings and products from heat.	
19.06	Identify and use various types of torches.	
19.07	Identify, select and use appropriate brazing alloys, materials and skills.	
19.08	Explain the purposes and procedures for protecting piping materials and fabrication, such as valves, fittings and products from heat.	
19.09	Braze tubing while purging dry nitrogen.	
19.10	Silver-braze brass, steels and copper.	
19.11	Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures for installing pipe and tubing insulation.	
19.12	Explain the procedures required for installing HVAC/R accessories.	
19.13	Fabricate and leak-test the piping, tubing and fittings used in the HVAC/R industry.	
19.14	Demonstrate proper safety measures when fabricating and servicing piping, tubing and fittings.	
20.0	Maintain, test and troubleshoot electrical motors and their components for commercial HVAC/R systems.  The student will be able to:	
20.01	Explain how alternating current is developed and draw a sine wave.	
20.02	Identify single-phase and three-phase wiring arrangements.	
20.03	Explain how phase shift occurs in inductors and capacitors.	
20.04	Describe the types of capacitors and their applications.	
20.05	Explain the operation of single-phase and three-phase induction motors.	
20.06	Identify and explain the operations and applications of various types of electrical motors and their components as used in HVAC/R systems.	
20.07	Maintain, test and troubleshoot various types of electrical motors and their components as used in HVAC/R systems.	
20.08	Demonstrate the proper use of motor testing equipment.	
20.09	Reverse the rotation of a motor.	
21.0	Explain the standards for and ways to measure indoor air quality.  The student will be able to:	
21.01	Identify and explain the codes and standards regarding indoor air quality.	
21.02	Select and use indoor air quality measuring devices.	
21.03	Explain the standards for and ways to measure indoor air quality using various methods.	
22.0	Develop an understanding of chilled systems.  The student will be able to:	
22.01	Explain the terms and concepts used when working with chilled-water cooling systems.	
22.02	Identify the major components of chilled-water cooling and dual-temperature water systems.	
22.03	Explain the purpose of each component of chilled-water cooling and dual-temperature water systems.	
22.04	Describe the safety precautions used when working with chilled-water systems.	
22.05	Explain the differences between reciprocating, rotary screw, scroll and centrifugal chillers.	
23.0	Make career plans.  The student will be able to:	
23.01	Evaluate and compare employment opportunities that match career goals.	
23.02	Identify and exhibit traits for retaining employment.	
23.03	Identify opportunities and research requirements for career advancement.	
23.04	Research the benefits of ongoing professional development.	
23.05	Examine licensing, certification and industry credentialing requirements.	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology 4
Course Number: 	8713040
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course provides students with competencies in the following topics essential to the air-conditioning, refrigeration and heating industry: mechanical components; solid-state electronics; design of heating and cooling systems; and refrigerant cycles; and maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing heating and cooling systems.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
24.0	Utilize mechanical components of HVAC/R systems.  The student will be able to:	
24.01	Evaluate metering-device performance.	
24.02	Explain the methods of compression, lubrication and compressor modulation.	
24.03	Analyze the operating condition of a compressor.	
24.04	Test, troubleshoot and correct the causes of mechanical problems in a HVAC/R system.	
24.05	Evaluate system performance.	
25.0	Operate solid-state electronics as used in HVAC/R systems.  The student will be able to:	
25.01	Explain the basic principles and functions of Direct Digital Control (DDC).	
25.02	Explain basic solid-state circuits and boards.	
25.03	Identify, test and replace circuits and boards.	
25.04	Explain codes and standards and safety requirements for working with the electrical components used HVAC/R.	
26.0	Understand the design of heating and cooling systems.  The student will be able to:	
26.01	Identify and describe the steps in the system design process. 	
26.02	Use construction drawings and documents from a job site to obtain information needed to complete heating and cooling load estimates.	
26.03	Identify the factors that affect heat gains and losses to a building and describe how these factors influence the design process.	
26.04	Complete a load estimate to determine the heating and/or cooling load of a building.	
26.05	State the principles that affect the selection of equipment to satisfy the calculated heating and/or cooling load.	
26.06	Select heating and/or cooling equipment using manufacturers’ product data.	
26.07	Identify the various types of duct systems and explain why and where each type is used.	
26.08	Demonstrate the effect of fittings and transitions on duct system design.	
26.09	Use a friction loss chart and duct sizing table to size duct. 	
26.10	Install insulation and vapor barriers used in duct systems. 	
26.11	Select and install refrigerant and condensate piping following proper design principles.	
26.12	Describe airflow and pressures in a basic forced-air distribution system.	
26.13	Explain the differences between propeller and centrifugal fans and blowers.	
26.14	Identify the various types of duct systems and explain why and where each type is used.	
26.15	Demonstrate or explain the installation of metal, fiberboard and flexible duct.	
26.16	Demonstrate or explain the installation of fittings and transitions used in duct systems.	
26.17	Identify and explain the operations of electrical control systems and their components (zone damper motors).	
26.18	Demonstrate or explain the use and installation of dampers used in duct systems.	
26.19	Demonstrate or explain the use and installation of insulation and vapor barriers used in duct systems.	
26.20	Identify instruments used to make measurements in air systems and explain the use of each instrument.	
26.21	Make basic temperature, air pressure and velocity measurements in an air distribution system.	
27.0	Use a pressure enthalpy chart to diagram refrigerant cycles.  The student will be able to:	
27.01	Define enthalpy and entropy. 	
27.02	Identify all components of the pressure enthalpy chart.	
28.0	Maintain, troubleshoot and repair residential HVAC systems.  The student will be able to:	
28.01	Identify the components of various residential HVAC systems.	
28.02	Explain the operational principles of various residential HVAC systems.	
28.03	Test and analyze residential HVAC air-distribution systems.	
28.04	Apply local and national codes and safety practices.	
28.05	Lay out a residential HVAC system.	
28.06	Lay out a typical split residential HVAC system.	
28.07	Maintain, test, analyze and repair various types of residential HVAC systems.	
28.08	Keep a record of the installation, maintenance and repair of residential HVAC systems.	
28.09	Maintain, troubleshoot and repair water-cooled condensers. (Optional)	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology 5
Course Number: 	8713050
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course provides students with competencies in the following topics essential to the air-conditioning, refrigeration and heating industry: selection, testing and maintenance of commercial compressors.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
29.0	Select appropriate commercial compressors.  The student will be able to:	
29.01	Compare commercial-compressor requirements with those for residential and light commercial HVAC systems.	
29.02	Discuss appropriate commercial compressors for cooling requirements.	
29.03	Describe the mechanical operation for each type of compressor.	
29.04	Explain compressor lubrication methods.	
29.05	Explain methods used to control compressor capacity.	
29.06	Describe how compressor protection devices operate.	
29.07	Perform the common procedures used when field servicing open and semi-hermetic compressors.	
30.0	Test and adjust commercial evaporative condensers.  The student will be able to:	
30.01	Determine the proper air and fluid flow for commercial evaporative condensers.	
30.02	Test and adjust the airflow for proper temperature difference.	
30.03	Test and adjust the water flow for proper Gallons Per Minute (GPM) and temperature difference.	
30.04	Check for proper water treatment.	
31.0	Maintain, test and troubleshoot commercial evaporators.  The student will be able to:	
31.01	Determine the operational requirements for evaporators used in commercial HVAC applications.	
31.02	Discuss appropriate evaporators for commercial HVAC systems	
31.03	Maintain, test and adjust commercial HVAC accessories.	
31.04	Select the HVAC accessories appropriate for various commercial applications.	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology 6
Course Number: 	8713060
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course provides students with competencies in the following topics essential to the air-conditioning, refrigeration and heating industry: ventilation piping sizing; and maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing commercial heating systems.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
32.0	Identify basic principles of HVAC/R piping sizing.  The student will be able to:	
32.01	Identify and explain various types of HVAC/R piping.	
32.02	Identify basic principles of sizing various HVAC/R for various tasks.	
32.03	Explain pressure and temperature drops.	
33.0	Maintain, troubleshoot and repair commercial heating systems.  The student will be able to:	
33.01	Identify the components of various commercial heating systems.	
33.02	Explain the operational principles of various commercial heating systems.	
33.03	Test and analyze heating air-distribution systems.	
33.04	Maintain, troubleshoot and repair various types of commercial heating systems. 	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology 7
Course Number: 	8713070
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course provides students with competencies in the following topics essential to the air-conditioning, refrigeration and heating industry: new technologies; construction drawings and documents; and troubleshooting and repairing commercial heating and air-conditioning systems. 

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
34.0	Discuss new technologies.  The student will be able to:	
34.01	Follow safety precautions.	
34.02	Describe new technologies in HVAC/R installation, including variable-speed motors, heat-pipe systems, desiccant systems and gas-driven heating systems.	
34.03	Describe multi-ports and variable refrigerant volume (VRV)/variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems.	
34.04	Explain how to lay out, construct and troubleshoot comfort systems.	
34.05	Test and analyze systems.	
34.06	Test and analyze heat-recovery systems and variable refrigerant volume (VRV)/variable refrigerant flow (VRF).	
35.0	Interpret, use and modify construction drawings and documents.  The student will be able to:	
35.01	Read mechanical plans within a set of construction drawings and explain their relationship.	
35.02	Compare mechanical plans with the actual installation of duct and pipe runs, fittings and sections. 	
35.03	Interpret shop drawings and apply them to mechanical plans and specification documents.	
35.04	Develop a field set of as-built drawings. 	
35.05	Identify the steps required for transferring design information to component production. 	
35.06	List and classify materials most commonly used in HVAC/R systems. 	
36.0	Troubleshoot and repair commercial heating and air-conditioning systems.  The student will be able to:	
36.01	Keep a record of the installation, maintenance and repair of commercial heating and air-conditioning systems.	
36.02	Apply local and national codes and safety practices.	
36.03	Lay out a commercial heating and air-conditioning system.	
36.04	Lay out a typical split commercial air-conditioning system.	
36.05	Lay out a typical split commercial heating system.	
36.06	Maintain, test, analyze and repair various types of commercial heating and air-conditioning systems.	
36.07	Maintain, troubleshoot and repair water-cooled condensers	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)

English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.ELL.SI.1 

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.   For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills.  For additional information on the development and implementation of the ELD standards, please contact the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition at sala@fldoe.org.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the co-curricular career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered. 

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  Accommodations change the way the student is instructed.  Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems.  Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs.  Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course.  Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Some secondary students with disabilities (ESE) may need additional time (i.e., longer than the regular school year), to master the student performance standards associated with a regular course or a modified course.  If needed, a student may enroll in the same career and technical course more than once.  Documentation should be included in the IEP that clearly indicates that it is anticipated that the student may need an additional year to complete a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course.  The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the CTE course.  After achieving the competencies identified for the year, the student earns credit for the course.  It is important to ensure that credits earned by students are reported accurately.  The district’s information system must be designed to accept multiple credits for the same course number for eligible students with disabilities.