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In order to be qualified and continue as a mechanic,students must seek apprenticeship and continue postsecondary training. Graduates are typically employed byrefrigeration/heating and air conditioning contractors,service companies, independent service centres, specialtyrepair shops, parts suppliers, sales and distributioncompanies, equipment manufacturers, and organizationswith large amounts of HVAC and refrigeration equipment.The education requirements for entry to the refrigeration andair conditioning industry vary from high school graduationand/or completion of a technical vocational program atthe secondary level for entry-level employment, to college,apprenticeship and university for related employment in theindustry.This program provides a foundation for students togo directly to work, or to continue into post-secondaryeducation in refrigeration and air conditioning mechanicapprenticeship, mechanical engineering, designmanufacturing, management in the HVAC service industry.Graduates of this program can be found working on manytypes of equipment such as residential and commercialheating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment, ventilationsystems, and indoor air quality and air handling equipment.Students who have completed the refrigeration and airconditioning technician courses will be able to2QQperform basic maintenance and serviceQQperform a system inspectionQQcomplete repairs and servicingQQcomplete preventative maintenance proceduresQQperform maintenance related to seasonal concernsGrades 9 to 12 Refrigeration and Air ConditioningQQQQunderstand and use theory applied to operating systemscommunicate and work with peers, employers, andcustomersQQthink logically and make decisionsQQwork independently or as part of a teamQQdemonstrate the ability for life-long learning to enhancetheir skillsQQmanage timeQQdemonstrate mechanical aptitude and manual dexterityQQsolve problemsQQdemonstrate employability skillsImplementationTo receive a Senior Years Technical Education diploma fromManitoba Education and Advanced Learning, a studentmust complete eight departmentally developed courses froman approved technical-vocational cluster, together with 16compulsory credits and six optional credits. The grade levelin which the courses are offered are a local school-baseddecision, but it is highly recommended that the sequencingof credits follow the schedule set out at the end of thisoverview.Most courses include outcomes related to the description,diagnosis, and repair of refrigeration and air conditioningcomponents and systems.Cross-curricular learning outcomes include essential skillsfrom subject areas including, but not limited to, informationand communication technologies, science, English language

arts, and mathematics. These learning outcomes are to beintegrated into the authentic activities of the course.Learning outcomes dealing with the following topics are alsointegrated into most courses:QQhealth and safetyQQsustainabilityQQethical and legal standardsQQemployability skillsQQcareer opportunitiesQQevolution, technological progression, and emergingtrendsIn most courses, the emphasis is on applied activities.For instructional purposes, the sequence of outcomes canvary based on the activities within the course. Teachersare advised to select the activities best suited to teach theoutcomes, based on a variety of factors, including access toresources or regional needs.QQQQThe curriculum is not sequential. In other words,outcomes might be taught in an order different from howthey appear in the document.In light of rapid changes in technology, teachers areencouraged to update their activities in order to meet theneeds of students.Partial Congruence with Level 1 ApprenticeshipThis high school curriculum contains many, but not all,of the objectives found in the Apprenticeship Manitobarefrigeration and air conditioning mechanic curriculumdocuments. Before teaching the courses, teachers must referto these documents, which are found at www.gov.mb.ca/tce/apprent/apprentice/curriculum . In some cases, theApprenticeship objectives have been reworded to make themmore consistent with the frameworks or more appropriatefor high school students.Therefore, students who successfully complete this highschool curriculum will not have met the requirements fortheir Level 1 Apprenticeship for Refrigeration and AirConditioning Mechanic. However, these students will havereceived thorough training in this trade, and will therefore beready to enter a post-secondary program or the workforce.The Apprenticeship documents provide necessary, detailedinformation and clarification of the Senior Years frameworks’outcomes. Teachers must teach all of the objectives andcontent found in the Apprenticeship documents that arereferenced in the framework of outcomes.Some of the specific learning outcomes in this frameworkof outcomes include an alphanumeric reference in boldletters (such as A3.11). In this case, A3.11 refers to Unit A3,Objective 11 of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning MechanicLevel 1 from Apprenticeship Manitoba, which is on page5 of the document found at des/index.html .Overview3

Trade Safety Awareness ManualApprenticeship Manitoba has developed a Trade SafetyAwareness Unit, which is intended to increase studentawareness of trade safety in the workplace. All students whoare studying a designated trade, including those in highschool, must complete this seven-hour unit.Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Goals andGeneral Learning Outcomes (GLOs)The specific learning outcomes for each course in therefrigeration and air conditioning program were developedbased on the following goals and general learning outcomes:Goal 1: Describe and apply appropriate health and safetypractices as they relate to refrigeration and airconditioning.GLO 1.1: Describe and apply appropriate health andsafety practices.GLO 1.2: Create and maintain a safe workingenvironment.Goal 2: Demonstrate the safe and appropriate selection,operation, and management of shop equipmentand tools.GLO 2.1: Demonstrate the safe and appropriateselection, operation, and management ofshop equipment and tools.4Grades 9 to 12 Refrigeration and Air ConditioningGoal 3: Demonstrate the safe and appropriate use ofmaterials.GLO 3.1: Demonstrate the safe and appropriate use offasteners and supports.GLO 3.2: Demonstrate the safe and proper manipulationof piping and tubing.GLO 3.3: Demonstrate the safe and proper manipulationof sheet metal.GLO 3.4: Demonstrate the appropriate management ofmaterials.Goal 4: Install heating, cooling, and refrigerationequipment.GLO 4.1: Demonstrate an awareness of the installationrequirements for heating.GLO 4.2: Demonstrate the appropriate installation ofheating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment.GLO 4.3: Test and document refrigeration and airconditioning systems.Goal 5: Repair heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment.GLO 5.1: Diagnose problems in heating, cooling, andrefrigeration equipment.GLO 5.2: Repair heating, cooling, and refrigerationequipment.Goal 6: Service heating, cooling, and refrigerationequipment.GLO 6.1: Demonstrate awareness of the servicingneeds of heating, cooling, and refrigerationequipment.

Goal 7: Describe and demonstrate the transferable crosscurricular knowledge and skills as they pertain tothe refrigeration and air conditioning service andrepair industry.GLO 7.1: Demonstrate information andcommunication technology skills.GLO 7.2: Read, interpret, and communicateinformation relevant to the refrigeration and airconditioning service and repair industry.GLO 7.3: Apply the knowledge and skills related to therefrigeration and air conditioning service andrepair industry from mathematics.GLO 7.4: Apply the knowledge and skills related to therefrigeration and air conditioning service andrepair industry from the sciences.Goal 8: Demonstrate awareness of sustainability as itpertains to the refrigeration and air conditioningservice and repair industry.GLO 8.1: Describe the impact of human sustainabilityon the health and well-being of refrigerationand air conditioning mechanics and society.GLO 8.2: Describe the refrigeration and air conditioningindustry’s sustainability practices and impact onthe environment.GLO 8.3: Describe sustainable business practiceswithin the refrigeration and air conditioningservice and repair industry.Goal 9: Demonstrate awareness of the ethical and legalstandards as they pertain to the refrigeration andair conditioning service and repair industry.GLO 9.1: Practice the ethical and legal standardsas they pertain to the refrigeration and airconditioning service and repair industry.Goal 10: Demonstrate employability skills related to therefrigeration and air conditioning service and repairindustry.GLO 10.1: Demonstrate fundamental employabilityskills.GLO 10.2: Demonstrate an understanding of thebusiness operation of a refrigeration and airconditioning service and repair facility.Goal 11: Understand career opportunities in therefrigeration and air conditioning service and repairindustry and associated professions.GLO 11.1: Describe education and career opportunitiesand professional organizations in therefrigeration and air conditioning service andrepair industry and associated professions.Goal 12: Understand the evolution, technologicalprogression and emerging trends in therefrigeration and air conditioning service and repairindustry.GLO 12.1: Describe the evolution, technologicalprogression, and emerging trends in therefrigeration and air conditioning service andrepair industry.Specific Learning OutcomesGrades 9 to 12 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning: ManitobaTechnical-Vocational Curriculum Framework of Outcomesidentifies specific learning outcomes (SLOs) for use in allManitoba schools teaching Grades 9 to 12 refrigeration and airconditioning courses as part of the Senior Years TechnologyEducation program. Specific learning outcome statementsdefine what students are expected to achieve by the end of thecourse. There is a great need for students to learn safety andemployability skills, and for teachers to teach and assess thoseSLOs in every course. Therefore, with a few exceptions, allSLOs related to safety and employability skills are repeated inmost courses in this program.Overview5

Guide to Reading the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology Goals and Learning OutcomesCourse code8986Exploration ofRefrigeration andAir Conditioning15S / 15E / 15M10S / 10E / 10MGeneral learningoutcome (GLO):First digit indicatesgoal number;second digitindicates individualGLOSpecific learningoutcome (SLO)statements definewhat students areexpected to achieveby the end of thecourse8987Introduction toRefrigeration andAir Conditioning20S / 20E / 20MCourse name8988SystemFundamentals30S / 30E / 30M8989PipingFundamentals30S / 30E / 30M8991ElectricalFundamentals30S / 30E / 30MGoal 1: Describe and apply appropriate health and safety practices as they apply to refrigeration and airconditioning. (continued)GLO 1.2: Create and maintain a safe working environmentGoal statement9.1.2.1 Identify hazardsand precautionsworking with andaround energizedequipment. (A12.2)10.1.2.111A.1.2.111B.1.2.111C.1.2.19.1.2.2 Identify andreport hazards (e.g.,electrical safety,ergonomics, materialhandling, and chemical)related to processes,materials, tools, andequipment used in therefrigeration and airconditioning 3 Follow thedirections of theteacher/supervisor withregard to safe workpractices.10.1.2.3Course.Goal.GLO.SLOIndicates ApprenticeshipManitoba’s Indicates SLOsfrom previouscourse are repeatedin this courseGrades 9 to 11 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning6Grade/levelGrades 9 to 12 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning15

Course DescriptionsCourse titles, descriptions, and codes for the ninerefrigeration and air conditioning technology courses follow.For an explanation of the codes, refer to the Subject TableHandbook: Technology Education: Student Records System andProfessional School Personnel System (Manitoba Education andAdvanced Learning).8986 Exploration of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning15S/15E/15M10S/10E/10MThis is an optional course intended for students wishing tosample Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic. Theemphasis is on hands-on activities. Students are introducedto safety, tools and equipment, refrigeration and airconditioning systems, and service procedures.8987 Introduction to Refrigeration and Air Conditioning20S/20E/20MA student wanting to develop skills in the refrigerationand air conditioning service and repair industry must haveknowledge of the basic principles related to refrigeration andair conditioning equipment systems and service. Studentslearn safety, tools and equipment, refrigeration and airconditioning equipment systems, air movement systems, andductwork fabrication.8988 System Fundamentals30S/30E/30MA student wanting to develop skills in the refrigerationand air conditioning service and repair industry must haveknowledge of the basic principles of the refrigeration cycleand components, and the basic hand tools necessary to testand install equipment and fabricate sheet metal ducting. Thestudent will learn the procedures to assemble various partsand components.8989 Piping Fundamentals30S/30E/30MA student wanting to develop skills in the refrigerationand air conditioning industry must have knowledge ofthe basic principles of the piping connection and brazingsystems, pressure testing, and evacuation of piping systems.The student will be able to solder, braze, flare, bend, andassemble various piping materials and test for leaks.8991 Electrical Fundamentals30S/30E/30MA student wanting to develop skills in the refrigerationand air conditioning industry must have knowledge ofbasic electrical systems. The student will develop skills inusing basic calculations, tools, and meters to test electricalcircuits. The student will also be able to do basic assembly ofelectrical components and wiring.Overview7

8992 Electrical Controls40S/40E/40MA student wanting to develop skills in the refrigeration andair conditioning industry must have knowledge of the basicprinciples of electrical control devices, switches, relays,transformers, and voltage supply systems. The student willbe able to diagnose, service, and repair standard controlsystems and electrical components.8995 Refrigeration and Air Cooling Systems40S/40E/40MA student wanting to develop skills in the refrigerationand air conditioning industry must have knowledge of theconcepts of cooling air and the effects cooling air has on theproducts in storage and on air properties. The student willbe able to identify various system components, how they areassembled, and their relationship to one another.8996 Heating, Ventilation, andAir Conditioning Systems40S/40E/40MA student wanting to develop skills in the refrigeration andair conditioning industry must have knowledge of heating,ventilation, and air conditioning fundamentals. The studentwill learn how to fabricate and assemble ducting systemsand related equipment. The student will also learn the basictheory of combustion and how warm air heating systemswork. The student will be able to use basic troubleshootingtechniques to diagnose and repair basic heating and coolingequipment.8Grades 9 to 12 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning8997 Applied Refrigeration and Air Conditioning40S/40E/40MA student wanting to expand skills in the refrigeration andair conditioning industry must be able to apply diagnosticstrategies to a variety of refrigeration, heating, and airconditioning components. The students will demonstrate theability to diagnose and correct basic maintenance procedureson heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment with somesupervision or direction. This may include job shadowingand work with outside contractors in the HVAC/R industry.

Curriculum Implementation DatesDuring voluntary implementation, teachers have theoption of teaching the entire new draft curriculum as soonas Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning releasesit on the Technology Education website. They also have theoption of teaching the courses from the previous curriculum.Teachers who implement courses before system-wideimplementation need to ensure that students who arealready taking courses from the previous curriculum achieveall SLOs with a minimum of redundancy.Voluntary implementation of all refrigeration and airconditioning technology courses began in the fall of2013 and will continue until their respective system-wideimplementation dates.DateSystem-Wide ImplementationFall 2014Grade 9 (optional)Fall 2015Grade 10Fall 2016Grade 11Fall 2017Grade 12Under system-wide implementation, all teachers inManitoba teach the new curriculum and use the new coursecodes. Teachers will no longer be able to use the previouscourse codes. Course codes are found in the Subject TableHandbook: Technology Education.Overview9

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G r a d e s 9 t o 11 r e f r iG e r at io n a n d a ir C o n di t io nin GGeneral and speCifiC learninG outComes by Goal8986Exploration ofRefrigeration andAir Conditioning15S / 15E / 15M10S / 10E / 10MGoal 1:8987Introduction toRefrigeration andAir Conditioning20S / 20E / 20M8988SystemFundamentals30S / 30E / 30M8989PipingFundamentals30S / 30E / 30M8991ElectricalFundamentals30S / 30E / 30MDescribe and apply appropriate health and safety practices as they apply to refrigeration and airconditioning.GLO 1.1:Describe and apply appropriate health and safety practices.9.1.1.1 Demonstrateawareness of theprinciples of WorkplaceHazardous MaterialsInformation Systems(WHMIS) as they applyto the refrigeration andair conditioning serviceand repair 19.1.1.2 Describe thepurpose of MaterialSafety Data 1.1.3 Describeworkplace health andsafety procedures(e.g., S.A.F.E., right torefuse). (A3.11)10.1.1.311A.1.1.311B.1.1.311C.1.1.3Grades 9 to 11 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning13

8986Exploration ofRefrigeration andAir Conditioning15S / 15E / 15M10S / 10E / 10MGoal 1:8988SystemFundamentals30S / 30E / 30M8989PipingFundamentals30S / 30E / 30M8991ElectricalFundamentals30S / 30E / 30MDescribe and apply appropriate health and safety practices as they apply to refrigeration and airconditioning. (continued)GLO 1.1:148987Introduction toRefrigeration andAir Conditioning20S / 20E / 20MDescribe and apply appropriate health and safety practices. (continued)9.1.1.4 Demonstrate theability to follow safetyinformation on 9.1.1.5 Identify theprocess for 1.59.1.1.6 Identifyergonomically correctprocedures to avoidinjury (e.g., stress,strain). (A3.7)10.1.1.611A.1.1.611B.1.1.611C.1.1.69.1.1.7 Identify fireprevention and 1.79.1.1.8 Identifyemergency evacuationand .1.811A.1.1.9 Identifyhazards and describesafe work practicespertaining to aircompressors.11B.1.1.911C.1.1.9Grades 9 to 12 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

8986Exploration ofRefrigeration andAir Conditioning15S / 15E / 15M10S / 10E / 10MGoal 1:8987Introduction toRefrigeration andAir Conditioning20S / 20E / 20M8988SystemFundamentals30S / 30E / 30M8989PipingFundamentals30S / 30E / 30M8991ElectricalFundamentals30S / 30E / 30MDescribe and apply appropriate health and safety practices as they apply to refrigeration and airconditioning. (continued)GLO 1.2:Create and maintain a safe working environment.9.1.2.1 Identify hazardsand precautionsworking with andaround energizedequipment. (A12.2)10.1.2.111A.1.2.111B.1.2.111C.1.2.19.1.2.2 Identify andreport hazards (e.g.,electrical safety,ergonomics, materialhandling, and chemical)related to processes,materials, tools, andequipment used in therefrigeration and airconditioning 3 Follow thedirections of theteacher/supervisor withregard to safe rades 9 to 11 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning15

8986Exploration ofRefrigeration andAir Conditioning15S / 15E / 15M10S / 10E / 10MGoal 1:8988SystemFundamentals30S / 30E / 30M8989PipingFundamentals30S / 30E / 30M8991ElectricalFundamentals30

and air conditioning service and repair industry. 60 Goal 10: Demonstrate employability skills related to the refrigeration and air conditioning service . and repair industry. 61 Goal 11: Understand career opportunities in the refrigeration and air conditioning service and repair industry and associated professions. 62