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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY 158 202
VERDUGO POWER ACADEMY II CAQI/QM/QS SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS
155 10.0 Units MODULE
VERDUGO POWER ACADEMY The Verdugo Power Academy II is the second 1.0 Unit
17.5 Units
course in a two course series that prepares ITECH 202 examines the knowledge
The Verdugo Power Academy produces candidates for an Electrical Line Mechanic required to establish a system diagnostic
candidates for an Electrical Line Mechanic (ELM) position. Development of basic skills process. This includes the use of data and
(ELM) training program. Development of needed to be successful candidates will be tools to maintain system performance in
basic skills needed to be successful trainees emphasized. These skills include: overall a dynamic environment. Lecture 1 hour.
will be emphasized. These skills include: safety considerations, power pole climb- Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for
overall safety considerations, power pole ing skills, knowledge of the basic tools and ENGL 120 or ESL 151.
climbing skills, knowledge of the basic tools materials involved with the electrical theory
and materials involved with the electrical that is specifi c to this trade. A 175 hour 203
theory that is specifi c to this trade. A 175 hour power pole-climbing certifi cate of comple- CAQI/QM/QS REFRIGERATION
power pole-climbing certifi cate of comple- tion is granted to students who successfully MODULE
tion is granted to students who successfully complete this course. Lecture 4 hours/Labo- 1.0 Unit
complete this course. Note: Students during ratory 18 hours. Prerequisite: ITECH 157. ITECH 203 examines the practical fundamen-
the course of instruction will be required to tals and theory behind basic air conditioning
lift up to 60 lbs with repetition and will be 160 and heat pump systems. Topics include the
required to climb and perform installation WIND TURBINE FUNDAMENTALS physical properties of air conditioning and
and maintenance operations at the top of 30 3.0 Units refrigerants, basic system components and
foot power poles. Physical or psychological ITECH 160 introduces the industrial tech- accessories, basic zone systems, air fi ltration,
limitations should be taken into account nology student to wind turbine mechanical humidifi cation and ventilation. The use of
when enrolling in the class. Lecture 8 hours/ related systems and their foundation; PLC fi eld instruments for measuring refrigerant
Laboratory 9.5 hours. Prerequisite: None. (Programmable Logic Controllers) and pressures and temperatures, velocity and
control algorithms; turbine maintenance volume, and system airfl ow adjustments
156 procedures; rotor construction, installa- is covered. Lecture 1 hour. Recommended
ADVANCED METERING tion and airfoils; and SCADA (Supervisory Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or
TECHNOLOGY Control and Data Acquisition) systems. ESL 151.
4.0 Units
Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 1 hour. Prereq-
ITECH 156 is an introduction to Automated uisite: None. 204
Meter Infrastructure (AMI)/Smart Grid CAQI/QM/QS SYSTEMS
technology. This includes increased use 200 PERFORMANCE MODULE
of information controls, optimization of NATE CERTIFICATION CORE 1.0 Unit
grid operations and resources, and use of TRAINING ITECH 204 examines the knowledge
distributed resources and renewable energy. 2.0 Units required to establish heating/ventilating air
Additionally included is the development ITECH 200 examines the core technical conditioning (HVAC) system performance.
and integration of demand response, energy knowledge required to become a North The process starts with the fundamentals
effi cient resources, smart metering, transfer American Technician Excellence (NATE) and theory behind residential and light
of information to consumers and standards certified technician. The course empha- commercial HVAC performance. This course
for the communication and interoperability sizes the basic physics and electrical theory will also introduce the concept and ramifi ca-
of appliances and equipment connected to required to be a qualifi ed technician. The tions of the HVAC being a subsystem in the
the electric grid. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory course covers heating, ventilation, air condi- building envelope and addresses the direct
3 hours. Prerequisite: None. tioning and refrigeration specifi c knowledge and indirect problems that will aff ect system
in the areas of safety, tools, heat transfer/ performance. Lecture 1 hour. Recommended
157 comfort and electrical systems. Lecture 2 Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or
VERDUGO POWER ACADEMY I hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligibil- ESL 151.
7.5 Units
ity for ENGL 120 or ESL 151.
The Verdugo Power Academy I is the 205
fi rst course in a two course sequence that 201 CAQI/QM/QS AIR DISTRIBUTION
prepares candidates for an Electrical Line CAQI/QM/QS ELECTRICAL MODULE MODULE
Mechanic (ELM) position. Development of 1.0 Unit 1.0 Unit
basic skills needed to be successful candi- ITECH 201 examines electrical theory, sche- ITECH 205 examines the practical funda-
dates is emphasized. These skills include: matic diagrams, and electrical components mentals and theory behind basic air distri-
overall safety considerations and knowledge common to air conditioning and heating bution systems. The course reviews the basic
of the basic tools and materials involved with systems. The knowledge gained will be used physical properties of air, common defi ni-
the electrical theory that is specifi c to this to eff ectively understand and troubleshoot tions used in the trade, psychrometrics, the
trade. Note: A maximum of 17.5 units will be systems and components. Lecture 1 hour. comfort index and indoor air quality. The
granted for any combination of ITECH 155, Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for course also reviews the skill sets required
ITECH 157 and ITECH 158. Lecture 4 Hours/ ENGL 120 or ESL 151. to properly design, install, commission,
Laboratory 10.5 Hours. Prerequisite: None. maintain, service and diagnose air distribu-
tion systems. Lecture 1 hour. Recommended
Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or
ESL 151.

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