| Standard |
Definition |
Example of Standard |
| Motor Skills |
- Students must possess physical strength, flexibility, and dexterity to safely perform
HVAC services.
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- Physical abilities sufficient to perform HVAC skills in a hot (90+ degree) and cold
environment.
- Physical ability sufficient to crawl under structures or confined spaces while carrying
tools and equipment.
- Physical ability to use various hand tools.
- Be able to climb ladders up to 10’ in height while carrying tools and equipment.
- Sufficient motor function to execute hand movements required to install and service
HVAC/R systems.
- Physical ability to coordinate two or more limbs (two arms, two legs or one arm and
one leg) while sitting, standing or lying down.
- Weight bearing ability sufficient enough to lift and carry weight up to 50 pounds
and install equipment overhead.
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| Vision |
- Must have visual perception
- Must be able to use sensory cues to maintain standards of quality brazing.
- Must be able to recognize when there is a problem or possible problem.
- Must have an awareness of surrounding through use of senses.
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- Ability to identify HVAC equipment preventive and maintenance needs and perform maintenance
and preventive services.
- Ability to determine appropriate tool needed to repair air conditioning, heating or
refrigeration systems.
- Visual skills sufficient to distinguish all primary colors.
- Visual skills sufficient to see details at close range.
- Have sufficient visual capacity to read prints, schematics, meters and testers.
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| Hearing |
- Must be able to recognize when there is a problem or possible problem.
- Must have an awareness of surrounding through use of senses.
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- Sufficient auditory skills to hear tones of various pitches emitted by testers and
meters.
- Sufficient auditory skills to hear equipment running/operating to determine efficiency
of operation.
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| Technological |
- Basic knowledge of the computer.
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- Must be able to read prints, schematics, meters and testing equipment.
- Must be able to check email and create/edit basic documents.
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| Communication |
- The ability to convey information effectively and efficiently in class or lab settings.
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- Must be able to communicate effectively with the instructor and other students.
- Must be able to understand/interpret information from textbooks, handouts, diagrams,
charts and tables.
- Must use written and oral communication to demonstrate comprehension of HVAC concepts.
- Must recognize and be able to use HVAC terminology.
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| Critical Thinking/Problem Solving |
- Students must be able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses
of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Must be attentive in the classroom, observe demonstrations and participate in lab
classes.
- Must be able to recognize when there is a problem or possible problem.
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- Ability to determine the steps necessary to troubleshoot air conditioning, heating
and refrigeration equipment.
- Ability to assess causes of HVAC equipment malfunctions and solutions.
- Ability to identify HVAC equipment preventive and maintenance needs and perform maintenance
and preventive services.
- Ability to determine appropriate tool needed to repair air conditioning, heating or
refrigeration systems.
- Sufficient motor skills to quickly and repeatedly adjust HVAC system controls to exact
settings.
- Must be able to read and interpret wiring diagrams, meters, gauges, manifolds and
electrical instruments.
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| Interpersonal Skills |
- Students must have sufficient personal skills for successful interactions with customers,
colleagues, supervisors, and students from a variety of social, emotional, cultural,
and intellectual backgrounds.
- Must possess emotional wellbeing and intellectual abilities to complete all projects
and responsibilities in the classroom.
- Student will be expected to learn and apply workplace responsibilities.
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- Must be able to work cooperatively with partners and groups.
- Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with co-workers under physically and
mentally demanding environmental conditions.
- Be careful about detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
- Exercise good judgment.
- Follow safety procedures.
- Maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior,
even in difficult situations.
- Must not have a debilitating fear of heights, insects, spiders, snakes, or lizards.
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| Environmental Tolerance |
- Must be able to work in an industrial or construction environment
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- Must be able to work effectively in confined spaces such as under structures.
- Must be able to tolerate extreme heat and cold.
- Must be able to tolerate exposure to noxious chemical compounds including but not
limited to acids, acid-like chemicals, solvents, glues, cleaners, oils and refrigerants.
- Must be able to wear hard hats, safety glasses, steel toe shoes and other safety related
equipment as required by the industry.
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