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RACM 1171: Service Procedures 1
Effective date
September 2026
Department
Refrigeration & Air Condt Mech
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to essential service procedures and residential air conditioning systems. Students will learn proper refrigerant handling techniques, basic system operations, and maintenance procedures for small unitary equipment. Through hands-on training, participants will develop the skills needed to safely service residential cooling systems while following provincial and national regulations.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Perform charging, recovery, evacuation, and recycling procedures in accordance with provincial and national regulations
- Perform service procedures on small unitary, A/C systems
- Perform basic start-up procedures for residential A/C systems
- Perform periodic maintenance tasks to ensure efficient and safe operation of residential cooling systems
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Methods of assessment may include a challenge exam, submission of a product or portfolio for review, or a practical demonstration. Please contact the Department for details.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 25
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 10
Total Hours: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 10
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
A combination of lecture, demonstration, simulations, problem solving, practical lab activities and reflective discussion will be used throughout this course.
Grading System
Percentages-STBC
Passing grade
70
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Participation |
10 |
|
|
Assignments |
30 |
|
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
|
|
Lab Work |
20 |
|
|
Final Exam |
20 |
|
Course topics
- Refrigerant charging and recovery
- Recycling and evacuation procedures
- Small unitary A/C systems
- Residential cooling systems
- Basic start-up procedures
- Periodic maintenance tasks
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.