2018 – 2019
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, 30, 31	
Standard 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, air-conditioning and refrigeration and ventilation 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 consisting of three occupational completion points. The recommended sequence allows students to complete specified portions of the program for employment or to remain for advanced training. A student who completes the applicable competencies at any occupational completion point may either continue with the training program or terminate as an occupational completer.

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:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	SOC Code	Level	Graduation Requirement	
A	8713010	Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology 1	AC HEAT ME @7 7G
REFRG MECH 7 G	1 Credit	49-9021	2	VO	
	8713020	Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology 2		1 Credit	49-9021	2	VO	
B	8713030	Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology 3		1 Credit	49-9021	2	VO	
	8713040	Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology 4		1 Credit	49-9021	2	VO	
C	8713050	Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology 5		1 Credit	49-9021	2	VO	
	8713060	Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology 6		1 Credit	49-9021	2	VO	
	8713070	Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology 7		1 Credit	49-9021	2	VO	
(Graduation Requirement Abbreviations- EQ= Equally Rigorous Science, PA= Practical Arts, EC= Economics, VO= Career and Technical Education)

Academic Alignment Tables

Academic alignment is an ongoing, collaborative effort of professional educators specializing in the fields of science, mathematics, English/language arts, and Career and Technical Education (CTE). This initiative supports CTE programs by improving student performance through the integration of academic content within CTE courses. Career and Technical Education courses that have been aligned to the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science and the Florida Standards for Mathematics and English/Language Arts will show the following data: the quantity of academic standards in the CTE course; the total number of standards contained in the academic course; and the percentage of alignment to the CTE course.

Courses	Anatomy/ Physiology
Honors	Astronomy     Solar/Galactic Honors	Biology 1	Chemistry 1	Earth-Space Science	Environmental Science	Genetics	Integrated Science	Marine Science 1 Honors	Physical Science	Physics 1	
8713010	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
8713020	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
8713030	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
8713040	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
8713050	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
8713060	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
8713070	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
**   Alignment pending review    						#   Alignment attempted, but no correlation to academic course

Courses	Algebra 1	Algebra 2	Geometry	English 1	English 2	English 3	English 4	
8713010	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
8713020	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
8713030	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
8713040	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
8713050	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
8713060	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
8713070	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
**   Alignment pending review    			#   Alignment attempted, but no correlation to academic course

Florida Standards for Technical Subjects 

Florida Standards (FS) for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects are the critical reading and writing literacy standards designed for grade 6 and above. These standards are predicated on teachers of history/social studies, science, and technical subjects using their content area expertise to help students meet the particular challenges of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language in their respective fields. The FS for Mathematical Practices are designed for grades K-12 and describe varieties of expertise that educators at all levels should seek to develop in their students. These practices rest on important “processes and proficiencies” with longstanding importance in mathematics education.

Instructors must incorporate the Florida Standards for Technical Subjects and Mathematical Practices throughout instruction of this CTE program.  To access these standards, please click on the following link: http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5652/urlt/FloridaStandardsTechSubjects.rtf. 

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)
English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.SI.1.1 

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. To access an ELL supporting document which delineates performance definitions and descriptors, please click on the following link: http://www.cpalms.org/uploads/docs/standards/eld/SI.pdf.
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.

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	Identify, use and maintain the tools and tool accessories used in the heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration industry.
03.0	Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills.
04.0	Demonstrate a practical knowledge of basic electricity and of the electrical components of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
05.0	Troubleshoot heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration electrical control systems and their components.
06.0	Select and test electrical generation and distribution components for commercial heating and air conditioning systems.
07.0	Maintain, test and troubleshoot electrical motors and their components for commercial heating and air-conditioning systems.
08.0	Troubleshoot and wire electrical motors and their components.
09.0	Operate solid-state electronics as used in heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
10.0	Evaluate single-phase and three-phase power as used in heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
11.0	Explain the function of basic electronics.
12.0	Describe the history and concepts of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration.   
13.0	Explain the properties of matter and heat behavior.
14.0	Analyze fluids, pressures, refrigerants and related codes.
15.0	Evaluate heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration system components and accessories.
16.0	Select appropriate commercial compressors.
17.0	Test and adjust commercial evaporative condensers.
18.0	Maintain, test and troubleshoot commercial evaporators.
19.0	Fabricate and service the piping, tubing and fittings used in the heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration industry.
20.0	Identify basic principles of heating, air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation piping sizing.
21.0	Utilize and operate mechanical refrigeration servicing and testing equipment.
22.0	Assist in the installation of a residential heating and air-conditioning system and determine start-up procedures.
23.0	Conduct start-up and check-out procedures for mechanical heating and air-conditioning systems.
24.0	Demonstrate a working knowledge of refrigerants and oils.
25.0	Conduct system startup and shutdown.
26.0	Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills
27.0	Use combustion-type heating servicing and testing equipment.
28.0	Troubleshoot combustion gas valves and regulators as used in heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation systems.
29.0	Maintain, troubleshoot and repair commercial heating systems.
30.0	Explain how to install, maintain and repair heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
31.0	Demonstrate knowledge of retail refrigeration systems.
32.0	Demonstrate knowledge of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems.
33.0	Develop an understanding of hydronic systems.

2018 – 2019
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 essential to the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating industry.  These competencies include knowledge and skills related to safety practices, history and concepts, materials and tools, and troubleshooting electrical control systems. 

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  FS-M/LA and NGSSS-Sci.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
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 and use 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	Understand and apply Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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, air-conditioning and refrigeration 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	Follow safety precautions when using hand and power tools.			
01.12	Explain emergency procedures to follow in response to workplace accidents.			
01.13	Create a disaster and/or emergency response plan.			
02.0	Identify, use and maintain the tools and tool accessories used in the heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration industry--The student will be able to:			
02.01	Identify and use basic hand tools and tool accessories; power tools (electric and mechanical); pipe and tube-working tools; and specialized tools of the trade.			
02.02	Apply appropriate care and maintenance procedures for tools and tool accessories, following the directions in the tool-equipment manufacturer's manual.			
03.0	Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills--The student will be able to:			
03.01	Demonstrate knowledge of arithmetic operations.			
03.02	Analyze and apply data and measurements to solve problems and interpret documents.			
04.0	Demonstrate a practical knowledge of basic electricity and of the electrical components of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment--The student will be able to:			
04.01	Explain the principles of electricity.			
04.02	Explain single- and three-phase power distribution.			
04.03	Define and explain watts, ohms, volts and amps.			
04.04	Identify and explain electrical measuring tools and devices.			
04.05	Explain the standards for and ways to measure watts, resistance, voltage and amperage, using appropriate instruments or devices.			
04.06	Identify and explain appropriate electrical wiring symbols.			
04.07	Draw and explain a wiring schematic diagram for a control system.			
04.08	Create a wiring schematic for an air conditioner an electric furnace, a heat pump, an oil furnace (optional) and a gas furnace.			
04.09	Explain codes and standards and safety requirements for working with the electrical components used in heating, air conditioning and refrigeration.			
04.10	Troubleshoot protection devices, such as fuses and breakers.			
05.0	Troubleshoot heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration electrical control systems and their components--The student will be able to:			
05.01	Identify and explain the operations of electrical control systems and their components (zone damper motors, duel fuel lock out controls, outdoor thermostats/low ambient controls, defrost controls/timers and auxiliary heating controls, contactors, relays, circuit boards, motors, solenoids, and thermostats.).			
05.02	Identify, install and troubleshoot controls for heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.			
05.03	Explain the operation of different types of electromechanical communicating, humidity control, and Wi-Fi operating thermostats.			
05.04	Wire basic heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.			
05.05	Troubleshoot operational problems for different types of electromechanical communicating, humidity control, and Wi-Fi operating thermostats.			
05.06	Explain the electrical and mechanical operations of the basic heat pump.			
06.0	Select and test electrical generation and distribution components for commercial heating and air conditioning systems--The student will be able to:			
06.01	Determine wire sizes and voltage drops.			
06.02	Describe the operation of various types of transformers.			
06.03	Draw and identify various power-transformers. 			
06.04	Test, size and replace protection devices such as fuses and breakers, motor starters and overloads.			

2018 – 2019
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 covers competencies in electric motors, solid state electronics, single and three-phase power and basic electronics. 

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  FS-M/LA and NGSSS-Sci.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
07.0	Maintain, test and troubleshoot electrical motors and their components for commercial heating and air-conditioning systems--The student will be able to:			
07.01	Explain how alternating current is developed and draw a sine wave.			
07.02	Identify single-phase and three-phase wiring arrangements.			
07.03	Explain how phase shift occurs in inductors and capacitors.			
07.04	Describe the types of capacitors and their applications.			
07.05	Explain the operation of single-phase and three-phase induction motors.			
07.06	Identify the various types of single-phase motors and their applications.			
07.07	Identify and explain the operations and applications of various types of electrical motors and their components as used in commercial heating and air-conditioning systems.			
07.08	Maintain, test and troubleshoot various types of commercial electrical motors and their components as used in commercial heating and air-conditioning systems.			
07.09	Demonstrate the proper use of motor testing equipment.			
08.0	Troubleshoot and wire electrical motors and their components--The student will be able to:			
08.01	Identify and explain the functions of various types of motors and their components.			
08.02	Troubleshoot, test and analyze motors, using various methods.			
08.03	Identify, troubleshoot and wire various types of electric motors.			
08.04	Reverse the rotation of a motor.			
09.0	Operate solid-state electronics as used in heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems--The student will be able to:			
09.01	Explain the basic principles and functions of Direct Digital Control (DDC).			
09.02	Explain basic solid-state circuits and boards.			
09.03	Identify, test and replace circuits and boards.			
09.04	Program a programmable thermostat.			
10.0	Evaluate single-phase and three-phase power as used in heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems --The student will be able to:			
10.01	Explain how the principles of designing an electrical system for residential heating and air-conditioning systems apply to commercial heating and air-conditioning systems.			
10.02	Define and compare single- and multiphase voltage and current related to commercial heating and air-conditioning systems.			
10.03	Calculate various circuit loads in commercial heating and air-conditioning applications using Ohm's law.			
10.04	Troubleshoot electrical circuits for commercial heating and air-conditioning systems			
11.0	Explain the function of basic electronics--The student will be able to:			
11.01	Explain the basic theory of electronics and semiconductors.			
11.02	Explain how various semiconductor devices such as diodes, LEDs and photo diodes work, and how they are used in power and control circuits.			
11.03	Identify different types of resistors and explain how their resistance values can be determined.			
11.04	Describe the operation and function of thermistors.			

2018 – 2019
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 covers competencies in construction documents; history of the profession; science; matter and heat and behavior; fluids, pressures, refrigerants and codes; and components and accessories.

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  FS-M/LA and NGSSS-Sci.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
12.0	Describe the history and concepts of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration--The student will be able to:			
12.01	Explain the basic principles of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning.			
12.02	Identify and explain the four major refrigeration components.			
12.03	Identify and explain the characteristics of a compression-cycle refrigerant system.			
12.04	Differentiate between air-conditioning and refrigeration.			
12.05	Differentiate between split systems and package systems.			
12.06	Describe the benefits of conditioned air and environments.			
12.07	Identify various professional organizations, associations and societies and explain their purposes.			
13.0	Explain the properties of matter and heat behavior--The student will be able to:			
13.01	Describe and explain freezing point, critical temperature and absolute zero.			
13.02	Explain the gas laws (Dalton, Boyle and Charles) used when dealing with air and its properties.			
13.03	Describe matter, heat and heat transfer.			
13.04	Differentiate between heat and temperature.			
13.05	Explain and distinguish among the characteristics of the three states of matter.			
13.06	Explain the relationship between temperature and humidity.			
13.07	Differentiate between latent heat and sensible heat.			
14.0	Analyze fluids, pressures, refrigerants and related codes--The student will be able to:			
14.01	Identify the refrigeration cycle.			
14.02	Identify and explain general safety issues and EPA rules and regulations regarding the handling of refrigerants.			
14.03	Define and explain pressure, fluid and temperature.			
14.04	Explain the standards for and ways to measure and calculate absolute and gauge pressures.			
14.05	Identify and explain the classifications, properties and uses of different refrigerants.			
14.06	Explain how fluids react and flow in a closed versus an open environment or vessel.			
14.07	Define and identify "color‑coding" of refrigerant cylinders.			
14.08	Compare Pressure and Temperature (P/T) charts.			
14.09	Explain the proper methods of transferring, storing and recovering refrigerants.			
14.10	Explain the effects of an improper refrigerant and contaminants in a system.			
15.0	Evaluate heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration system components and accessories--The student will be able to:			
15.01	Explain the types, operation, use and maintenance requirements of			
a.	Compressors (such as reciprocating, rotary, screw and scroll)			
b.	Condensers and evaporators (such as evaporative condensers, evaporative coils, shell and tube, tube within a tube and fin and tube)			
c.	Metering devices (such as adjusting automatic and thermostatic expansion valves, fixed orifices and other devices available on the local market)			
15.02	Evaluate metering-device performance.			
15.03	Explain the methods of compression, lubrication and compressor loading and unloading.			
15.04	Analyze the operating condition of a compressor.			
15.05	Test, troubleshoot and correct the causes of mechanical problems in a heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration system.			
15.06	Identify the location and explain the uses of refrigerant flow accessories.			
15.07	Identify the location and explain the uses of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration-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).			
15.08	Evaluate system performance.			

2018 – 2019
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 covers competencies in commercial compressors, condensers and evaporators; piping, tubing and fittings; and employability skills.

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  FS-M/LA and NGSSS-Sci.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
16.0	Select appropriate commercial compressors--The student will be able to:			
16.01	Compare commercial-compressor requirements with those for residential and light commercial heating and air-conditioning systems.			
16.02	Discuss appropriate commercial compressors for cooling requirements.			
16.03	Describe the mechanical operation for each type of compressor.			
16.04	Explain compressor lubrication methods.			
16.05	Explain methods used to control compressor capacity.			
16.06	Describe how compressor protection devices operate.			
16.07	Perform the common procedures used when field servicing open and semi-hermetic compressors.			
17.0	Test and adjust commercial evaporative condensers--The student will be able to:			
17.01	Determine the proper air and fluid flow for commercial evaporative condensers.			
17.02	Test and adjust the airflow for proper temperature difference.			
17.03	Test and adjust the water flow for proper GPM and temperature difference.			
17.04	Check for proper water treatment.			
18.0	Maintain, test and troubleshoot commercial evaporators--The student will be able to:			
18.01	Determine the operational requirements for evaporators used in commercial heating and air-conditioning applications.			
18.02	Discuss appropriate evaporators for commercial heating and air-conditioning systems			
18.03	Maintain, test and adjust various commercial heating and air-conditioning accessories.			
18.04	Maintain, test and adjust commercial heating and air-conditioning accessories.			
18.05	Compare commercial accessories with residential and light- commercial-heating and air-conditioning accessories.			
18.06	Select the heating and air-conditioning accessories appropriate for various commercial applications.			
19.0	Fabricate and service the piping, tubing and fittings used in the heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration industry--The student will be able to:			
19.01	Identify and explain the purpose of the piping, tubing and fittings used in the heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration industry.			
19.02	Bend tubing, using tube benders.			
19.03	Connect tubing using flared fittings and compression fittings.			
19.04	Connect tubing, using solderless connectors.			
19.05	Connect tubing, using a swaged-joint connection.			
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.			
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 heating, air-conditioning, refrigerant and ventilation accessories.			
19.13	Fabricate and leak-test the piping, tubing and fittings used in the heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration industry.			
19.14	Demonstrate proper safety measures when fabricating and servicing piping, tubing and fittings. 			

2018 – 2019
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 covers competencies in ventilation pipe sizing; refrigeration servicing and testing; installation; startup and check out; and refrigerants and oils. 

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  FS-M/LA and NGSSS-Sci.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
20.0	Identify basic principles of heating, air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation piping sizing--The student will be able to:			
20.01	Identify and explain various types of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration piping.			
20.02	Identify basic principles of sizing various heating, air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation for various tasks.			
20.03	Explain pressure and temperature drops.			
21.0	Utilize and operate mechanical refrigeration servicing and testing equipment--The student will be able to:			
21.01	Identify the effects of superheat and sub-cooling on a system.			
21.02	Identify and explain the functions of servicing and testing equipment (such as vacuum pumps, micron gauges, EPA-approved equipment, leak detectors and charging systems).			
21.03	Operate a refrigerant recovery system.			
21.04	Apply specific safety and recovery practices for refrigerants used in the industry.			
21.05	Apply specific safety practices as they relate to handling and storing cylinders and materials.			
21.06	Explain the standards for and ways to measure, test, maintain and evacuate a mechanical heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration system.			
21.07	Evacuate the refrigerant system with various vacuum methods.			
21.08	Demonstrate compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules and regulations and, if possible, take the EPA test.			
21.09	Charge various air-conditioning and mechanical refrigeration systems by various methods.			
21.10	Demonstrate the effects of superheat and sub-cooling on a system utilizing test equipment (such as thermometers and gages).			
22.0	Assist in the installation of a residential heating and air-conditioning system and determine start-up procedures--The student will be able to:			
22.01	Read and comply with dispatch orders.			
22.02	Explain local codes and ordinances.			
22.03	Select and use appropriate tools and safety practices to test equipment.			
22.04	Determine the electrical requirements of equipment.			
22.05	Assist in the installation of a heating and air-conditioning system to the manufacturer's installation and operation specifications, using a practical knowledge of duct fabrication methods.			
22.06	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.			
22.07	Determine the temperature split/ difference across the evaporator.			
22.08	Determine the temperature split/ difference across the condenser.			
22.09	Write a service report.			
22.10	Apply good customer-relations skills.			
23.0	Conduct start-up and check-out procedures for mechanical heating and air-conditioning systems--The student will be able to:			
23.01	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.			
23.02	Determine the start-up and checkout procedures recommended by different manufacturers.			
23.03	Determine the electrical requirements of equipment.			
23.04	Select and use appropriate tools, instruments and test equipment following safety precautions.			
23.05	Determine the temperature split/ difference across the outdoor coil on a heat pump.			
23.06	Determine the temperature split/ difference across the indoor coil on a heat pump.			
23.07	Apply good customer-relations skills.			
24.0	Demonstrate a working knowledge of refrigerants and oils--The student will be able to:			
24.01	Identify the refrigerants in common use and state the types of applications in which each is used. 			
24.02	Explain the effects of releasing refrigerants into the atmosphere.			
24.03	Explain how refrigerants are classified by their chemical composition.			
24.04	Describe the color-coding scheme used to identify refrigerant cylinders.			
24.05	Describe how azeotropes and near-azeotropes differ from each other and from so-called pure refrigerants.			
24.06	Interpret a P-T chart for pure refrigerants, azeotrope, and near-azeotrope refrigerants and explain the difference between bubble point and dew point.			
24.07	Demonstrate refrigerant leak detecting methods.			
24.08	Identify the different types of oils used in refrigeration systems and explain their relationships to the various refrigerants. 			
24.09	Explain how to add and remove oil from a system.			
24.10	Describe how to test oil for contamination.			

2018 – 2019
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 covers competencies in construction drawings and specifications; startup and shutdown; system design; combustion-type heating servicing and testing; troubleshooting; and installation.

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  FS-M/LA and NGSSS-Sci.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
25.0	Conduct system startup and shutdown--The student will be able to:			
25.01	Start up and shut down an air handler and related forced-air distribution system. 			
25.02	Test compressor oil for acid contamination.			
25.03	Add or remove oil from a semi-hermetic or open reciprocating compressor.			
26.0	Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills--The student will be able to:			
26.01	Identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors needed to be employable.			
26.02	Develop personal career plan that includes goals, objectives and strategies.			
26.03	Examine licensing, certification and industry credentialing requirements.			
26.04	Maintain a career portfolio to document knowledge, skills and experience.			
26.05	Evaluate and compare employment opportunities that match career goals.			
26.06	Identify and exhibit traits for retaining employment.			
26.07	Identify opportunities and research requirements for career advancement.			
26.08	Research the benefits of ongoing professional development.			
27.0	Use combustion-type heating servicing and testing equipment--The student will be able to:			
27.01	Explain combustion theory and the safety precautions for using combustion-type-heating servicing and testing equipment.			
27.02	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).			
27.03	Use the servicing and testing equipment.			
27.04	Test, analyze and troubleshoot combustion-type-heating systems.			
28.0	Troubleshoot combustion gas valves and regulators as used in heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation systems--The student will be able to:			
28.01	Identify and discuss the safety and regulation issues and concerns.			
28.02	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).			
28.03	Identify various types of gas valves and regulators.			
28.04	Determine the application of gas valves and regulators.			
28.05	Troubleshoot gas valves and regulators.			
29.0	Maintain, troubleshoot and repair commercial heating systems--The student will be able to:			
29.01	Identify the components of various commercial heating systems.			
29.02	Explain the operational principles of various commercial heating systems.			
29.03	Test and analyze heating air-distribution systems.			
29.04	Maintain, troubleshoot and repair various commercial heating systems including a gas furnace and boiler, an oil furnace and boiler, an electric furnace, electric heaters, a heat pump and solar-heating systems.			
30.0	Explain how to install, maintain and repair heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems--The student will be able to:			
30.01	Follow safety precautions.			
30.02	Describe new technologies in heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration installation, including variable-speed motors, heat-pipe systems, desiccant systems and gas-driven heating systems.			
30.03	Explain how to lay out, construct and troubleshoot comfort systems.			
30.04	Test and analyze systems.			
30.05	Test and analyze heat-recovery systems.			

2018 – 2019
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 covers competencies in retail, commercial and industrial refrigeration systems; hydronic systems; and steam systems.

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  FS-M/LA and NGSSS-Sci.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
31.0	Demonstrate knowledge of retail refrigeration systems--The student will be able to:			
31.01	Describe the mechanical refrigeration cycle as it applies to retail refrigeration systems.			
31.02	Explain the differences in refrigerants and applications in low-, medium- and high-temperature refrigeration systems.			
31.03	Identify and describe the primary refrigeration cycle components used in retail refrigeration systems.			
31.04	Identify and describe the supporting components and accessories used in retail refrigeration systems.			
31.05	Describe the various methods of defrost used in retail refrigeration systems.			
31.06	Identify and describe the applications for the various types of retail refrigeration systems.			
31.07	Describe the control system components used in retail refrigeration systems.			
31.08	Explain the operating sequence of a retail refrigeration system.			
31.09	Interpret wiring diagrams and troubleshooting charts to isolate malfunctions in retail refrigeration systems.			
32.0	Demonstrate knowledge of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems--The student will be able to:			
32.01	Identify different types of refrigerated coolers and display cases and describe each one’s common application. 			
32.02	Compare the basic components used in commercial/industrial refrigeration systems with those used in retail refrigeration systems.			
32.03	Identify single, multiple and satellite compressor systems; describe the applications, installation considerations and advantages and disadvantages of each type.			
32.04	Identify packaged condensing units and unit coolers; describe their applications, operation and installation considerations.			
32.05	Identify two-stage compressors and explain their operation and applications.			
32.06	Identify the various accessories used in commercial refrigeration systems and explain why each is used and where it should be installed in the system.			
32.07	Identify the various refrigeration control devices and explain the purpose of each type and how it works.			
33.0	Develop an understanding of hydronic systems--The student will be able to:			
33.01	Explain the terms and concepts used when working with hot-water heating systems.			
33.02	Identify the major components of hot-water heating systems.			
33.03	Explain the purpose of each component of hot-water heating systems.			
33.04	Describe the safety precautions used when working with hot water systems.			
33.05	Identify the common piping configurations used with hot water heating systems.			
33.06	Explain the principles involved and describe the procedures used in balancing hydronic systems.			
33.07	Select, calibrate and properly use the tools and instruments needed to balance hydronic systems.			
33.08	Read the pressure across a water system circulating pump.			

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.

Special Notes

MyCareerShines is an interactive resource to assist students in identifying their ideal career and to enhance preparation for employment. Teachers are encouraged to integrate this resource into the program curriculum to meet the employability goals for each student.  Access MyCareerShines by visiting: www.mycareershines.org. 

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the intercurricular 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 Occupational Completion Point (OCP) or a Modified Occupational Completion Point (MOCP).  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 an OCP/MOCP.  The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the OCP/MOCP.  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.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml