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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 8.0 related systems and their foundation; PLC fi eld instruments for measuring refrigerant
hours/Laboratory 9.5 hours. Prerequisite: (Programmable Logic Controllers) and pressures and temperatures, velocity and
None. control algorithms; turbine maintenance volume, and system airfl ow adjustments
procedures; rotor construction, installa- is covered. Lecture 1 hour. Recommended
156 tion and airfoils; and SCADA (Supervisory Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or
ADVANCED METERING Control and Data Acquisition) systems. ESL 151.
TECHNOLOGY Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 1 hour. Prereq-
4.0 Units 204
uisite: None.
ITECH 156 is an introduction to Automated CAQI/QM/QS SYSTEMS
Meter Infrastructure (AMI)/Smart Grid 200 PERFORMANCE MODULE
technology. This includes increased use NATE CERTIFICATION CORE 1.0 Unit
of information controls, optimization of TRAINING ITECH 204 examines the knowledge
grid operations and resources, and use of 2.0 Units required to establish heating/ventilating air
distributed resources and renewable energy. ITECH 200 examines the core technical conditioning (HVAC) system performance.
Additionally included is the development knowledge required to become a North The process starts with the fundamentals
and integration of demand response, energy American Technician Excellence (NATE) and theory behind residential and light
effi cient resources, smart metering, transfer certified technician. The course empha- commercial HVAC performance. This course
of information to consumers and standards sizes the basic physics and electrical theory will also introduce the concept and ramifi ca-
for the communication and interoperability required to be a qualifi ed technician. The tions of the HVAC being a subsystem in the
of appliances and equipment connected to course covers heating, ventilation, air condi- building envelope and addresses the direct
the electric grid. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory tioning and refrigeration specifi c knowledge and indirect problems that will aff ect system
3 hours. Prerequisite: None. in the areas of safety, tools, heat transfer/ performance. Lecture 1 hour. Recommended
comfort and electrical systems. Lecture 2 Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or
157 hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligibil- ESL 151.
VERDUGO POWER ACADEMY I ity for ENGL 120 or ESL 151.
7.5 Units 205
The Verdugo Power Academy I is the 201 CAQI/QM/QS AIR DISTRIBUTION
fi rst course in a two course sequence that CAQI/QM/QS ELECTRICAL MODULE MODULE
prepares candidates for an Electrical Line 1.0 Unit 1.0 Unit
Mechanic (ELM) position. Development of ITECH 201 examines electrical theory, sche- ITECH 205 examines the practical funda-
basic skills needed to be successful candi- matic diagrams, and electrical components mentals and theory behind basic air distri-
dates is emphasized. These skills include: common to air conditioning and heating bution systems. The course reviews the basic
overall safety considerations and knowledge systems. The knowledge gained will be used physical properties of air, common defi ni-
of the basic tools and materials involved with to eff ectively understand and troubleshoot tions used in the trade, psychrometrics, the
the electrical theory that is specifi c to this systems and components. Lecture 1 hour. comfort index and indoor air quality. The
trade. Note: A maximum of 17.5 units will be Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for course also reviews the skill sets required
granted for any combination of ITECH 155, ENGL 120 or ESL 151. to properly design, install, commission,
ITECH 157 and ITECH 158. Lecture 4 Hours maintain, service and diagnose air distribu-
/Laboratory 10.5 Hours. Prerequisite: None. tion systems. Lecture 1 hour. Recommended
Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or
ESL 151.

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