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Apex Technical School

Overview

Apex Technical School, an NCCRS member since December 1998, has provided companies with more than 15,000 skilled graduates since its founding in 1961. Occupying 75,000 square feet, Apex operates one of the largest and most complete training facilities in the New York metropolitan area.

Apex takes a step-by-step approach to teaching course work, moving students from the basics to more advanced levels of study. Taught in manageable “course segments” by instructors with firsthand experience in their fields, classes combine hands-on-training and textbook theory to provide comprehensive education. Both day and evening classes are offered.

Apex Technical School is licensed by the Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (BPSS) New York State Education Department and accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology. 

Students and admissions representatives please note: NCCRS does not provide transcripts. Transcript requests and inquiries should be directed to the organization offering the courses, examinations or apprenticeship. See the Source of Official Student Records contact information in the sidebar near the top right of this page.

Source of Official Student Records

Student Services Department
24-02 Queens Plaza South
Long Island City, NY 11101
United States
Organization Website

Titles of all evaluated learning experiences

Automotive Service and Repair

1.Engines
  • Formerly Automotive Engines
2.Automotive Chassis
3.Automotive Power Trains
  • Formerly Power Trains
4.Automotive Electrical
5.Automotive Fuel Systems
6.Automotive Performance

Combination Welding Technology - Active Learning Experiences (May 2002 - Present)

1.Oxy-Acetylene Welding, Cutting/ Brazing
  • 2.Basic Shield Metal Arc Welding
Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Blueprint Reading and Fabrication
  • Formerly Combination Welding Technology
Gas Metal Arc Welding
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Appliance and Control

Advanced Commercial Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
  • Formerly Advanced Refrigeration
Basic Refrigeration
  • Formerly Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning;
  • Formerly Basic Refrigeration: 1. Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration and 2. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Piping Practices
Commercial Air Conditioning
Commercial Refrigeration
Domestic Refrigeration
  • Formerly Domestic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Major Home Appliances
  • Formerly Introduction to Basic Electricity

Welding Technology - Inactive Courses (December 1994 - March 2003)

Advanced Arc Welding
Blueprint Reading and Fabrication
  • (Blueprint Reading for Welders)
M.I.G. (Metal Inert Gas) and T.I.G. (Tungsten Inert Gas)
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding; Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
1. Oxy-Acetylene Welding, Cutting/ Brazing
  • 2. Basic Shield Metal Arc Welding

Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences

Automotive Service and Repair

1.Engines
  • Formerly Automotive Engines
Location:
24-02 Queens Plaza South, Long Island City , NY.
Length:

Version 1 and 2: 900 hours total. Each segment 150 hours (5 weeks); includes approximately 75 hours of supervised shop experience.

Dates:

Version 1: January 1999 - December 2010. Version 2: January 2011 - Present.

Instructional delivery format:
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes:

Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: identify and explain how to safely use the hand tools and equipment required to service automotive engines; identify and explain the purpose of internal and external engine components; describe the operation of two-stroke and four-stroke cycle engines; explain the difference in operation between gasoline and diesel engines; calculate engine displacement and compression ratio; perform vacuum testing for ignition timing, valve timing, leaking valves, and worn piston rings; perform compression and cylinder leakage testing; test and service engine cooling systems; remove and install crank shaft seals; service the engine lubrication system; service valve train systems; remove and replace valve stem seals; measure voltage, current, and resistance in automotive engine electrical circuits; test and service 12 volt batteries; remove, test and reinstall starters; explain the operation of the automotive charging system; remove, disassemble and install alternators; test temperature and pressure sensor units; test sending units; use electrical diagnostic procedures to test warning devices; describe the operation of the ignition system; use appropriate safety procedures.

Instruction:

Version 1 and 2: Major topics include: two- and four-stroke cycle engines; engine displacement; vacuum testing; compression and cylinder leakage testing; engine cooling systems; engine sealing; engine lubrication system; valve train systems; valve stem sealing; testing automobile electrical circuits; batteries; starters; alternators; test procedures for sensors and sending units; warning devices; ignition system; safety procedures.

Credit recommendation:

For Automotive Service and Repair program credit recommendations, refer to Course 6. Automotive Performance. 

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2.Automotive Chassis
Location:
24-02 Queens Plaza South, Long Island City , NY.
Length:

Version 1 and 2: 900 hours total. Each segment 150 hours (5 weeks); includes approximately 75 hours of supervised shop experience.

Dates:

Version 1: January 1999 - December 2010. Version 2: January 2011 - Present.

Instructional delivery format:
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes:

Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: balance a wheel assembly; install and repair tires; explain the operation of an automotive brake system; reface brake rotors and drums; describe the components and operation of linkage type and rack and pinion steering systems; inspect and service wheel bearings; service suspension systems, including springs, struts, ball joints, and bushings; use appropriate safety procedures.

Instruction:

Version 1 and 2: Major topics include: chassis shop equipment; tires and service; steering systems; wheel bearings; suspension systems; brake systems; safety procedures.

Credit recommendation:

For Automotive Service and Repair program credit recommendations, refer to Course 6. Automotive Performance. 

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3.Automotive Power Trains
  • Formerly Power Trains
Location:
24-02 Queens Plaza South, Long Island City , NY.
Length:

Version 1 and 2: 900 hours total. Each segment 150 hours (5 weeks); includes approximately 75 hours of supervised shop experience.

Dates:

Version 1: January 1999 - December 2010. Version 2: January 2011 - Present.

Instructional delivery format:
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes:

Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: service steering systems; remove and install components of suspension systems, including springs, ball joints, struts, and wheel bearings; perform wheel alignments; inspect and service automatic transmissions; troubleshoot manual transmissions; troubleshoot and service drive shafts; service the clutch system for a vehicle with a manual transmission.

Instruction:

Version 1 and 2: Major topics include: steering systems; suspension systems; wheel alignment; automatic transmissions; manual transmissions; drive shafts; clutch systems.

Credit recommendation:

For Automotive Service and Repair program credit recommendations, refer to Course 6. Automotive Performance. 

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4.Automotive Electrical
Location:
24-02 Queens Plaza South, Long Island City , NY.
Length:

Version 1 and 2: 900 hours total. Each segment 150 hours (5 weeks); includes approximately 75 hours of supervised shop experience.

Dates:

Version 1: January 1999 - December 2010. Version 2: January 2011 - Present.

Instructional delivery format:
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes:

Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: explain basic principles of electricity; perform electrical circuit calculations and tests; explain the purpose and operation of batteries in motor vehicles; explain principles of operation of a DC motor; identify and test components of an automotive starting system; explain principles of operation of an AC generator; identify and test the major components of an automotive charging system; explain the operation of the system and diagnose lighting circuit problems; diagnose problems with electrical accessories, including horns, blower fan motors, wiper motors, windshield washer pumps, and electric defoggers; describe the operation of ignition systems, and test and diagnose problems with major components; and use appropriate safety procedures.

Instruction:

Version 1 and 2: Major topics include: basic principles of electricity and circuits; batteries; starting systems; alternators; lighting systems; electrical accessories; ignition systems; safety procedures.

Credit recommendation:

For Automotive Service and Repair program credit recommendations, refer to Course 6. Automotive Performance. 

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5.Automotive Fuel Systems
Location:
24-02 Queens Plaza South, Long Island City , NY.
Length:

Version 1 and 2: 900 hours total. Each segment 150 hours (5 weeks); includes approximately 75 hours of supervised shop experience.

Dates:

Version 1: January 1999 - December 2010. Version 2: January 2011 - Present.

Instructional delivery format:
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes:

Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: describe normal and abnormal combustion of gasoline and diesel fuel; explain fuel pressure; explain the operation of air and fuel filters; explain the operation of a carburetor; diagnose common carburetor problems; explain the operation of emission control systems, test systems, and diagnose common problems; test fuel injection systems; test engine exhaust back pressure; perform code retrieval on various vehicles; diagnose engine problems caused by improper exhaust gas recirculation valves; and use appropriate safety procedures.

Instruction:

Version 1 and 2: Major topics include: properties of gasoline and diesel fuel; fuel pressure; air filters; fuel filters; carburetors; emission systems; fuel injection systems; exhaust back pressure; code retrieval; exhaust gas recirculation valves; safety procedures.

Credit recommendation:

For Automotive Service and Repair program credit recommendations, refer to Course 6. Automotive Performance. 

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6.Automotive Performance
Location:
24-02 Queens Plaza South, Long Island City , NY.
Length:

Version 1 and 2: 900 hours total. Each segment 150 hours (5 weeks); includes approximately 75 hours of supervised shop experience.

Dates:

Version 1: January 1999 - December 2010. Version 2: January 2011 - Present.

Instructional delivery format:
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes:

Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: perform compression, cylinder leakage, and fuel pressure tests; perform a driveability diagnostic procedure; perform a complete engine tune-up; perform complete electrical system diagnostics; perform exhaust reading diagnostics; diagnose and repair electronic ignition system failures; remove, install, and diagnose turbochargers; diagnose and repair air conditioning system problems; explain the operation of supplemental restraint systems and diagnose problems; and use appropriate safety procedures.

Instruction:

Version 1 and 2: Major topics include: engine diagnosing; electronic distributor ignition systems; turbochargers; automotive air conditioning systems; supplemental restraint systems; safety procedures.

Credit recommendation:

Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 15 semester hours, distributed as follows: 3 semester hours in Suspension and Steering, 3 semester hours in Brakes, 3 semester hours in Electrical/Electronic Systems, 3 semester hours in Engine Performance, and 3 semester hours as a technical elective in Automotive Technology (12/98) (4/04 revalidation) (12/05 revalidation). NOTE: Credit is recommended only upon completion of all six courses in the Automotive Service and Repair curriculum. Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 20 semester hours total as a technical elective in Automotive Technology (12/10 revalidation) (12/15 revalidation) (12/20 revalidation). NOTE: Credit is recommended only upon completion of all six courses in the Automotive Service and Repair curriculum (Suspension and Steering, Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Engine Performance and Automotive Technology). Partial credit may be granted for specific courses, at the discretion of a college representative.

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Combination Welding Technology - Active Learning Experiences (May 2002 - Present)

1.Oxy-Acetylene Welding, Cutting/ Brazing
  • 2.Basic Shield Metal Arc Welding
Location:
24-02 Queens Plaza South, Long Island City, NY.
Length:
Course 1: 150 hours (5 weeks); includes approximately 95 hours of supervised lab experience. Course 2: 150 hours (5 weeks); includes approximately 100 hours of supervised lab experience.
Dates:

Course 1 or 2: May 2002 - Present.

Instructional delivery format:
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes:

Course 1: Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: describe procedures for personal safety, burn prevention, fire prevention, and safe handling and use of oxy-acetylene equipment; identify metals by spark test, magnetic test, physical appearance and physical weight; describe American Welding Society classification of mild steel rods; set up welding equipment and make necessary flame adjustments to produce fillet welds on Tee, Lap and Butt joints in the flat and horizontal positions with and without the use of a filler metal; perform brazing in the flat and horizontal positions on Tee and Corner joints; perform manual and automatic flame cutting; describe the process of identifying quality welds. Course 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: use AC, AC/DC, and transformer/rectifier AC/DC welding machines to produce multi-pass fillet welds and groove welds on a Tee joint in all positions (Vertical, Overhead, Flat, and Horizontal) using E-6011 and E-7018 electrodes; identify types of joints, types of welding machines, the currents they produce, and determine the difference between reverse and straight polarity and  use a pedestal grinder, chipping hammer, wire brush and pliers, and personal safety equipment.

Instruction:

Course 1: Introduction to oxy-acetylene welding; oxy-acetylene equipment; set-up procedures for oxy-acetylene welding; oxy-acetylene flame adjustment; fusion without filler metal; fusion welding with filler metal; fillet welding lap joint horizontal position; fillet welding horizontal position corner joint; flame cutting; brazing; cutting repair technique; weld washing techniques; straight and bevel cutting on steel pipe and tubing; safety procedures. Instructional methods include: Study guides, required and supplemental readings, quizzes, homework assignments, class participation, and final exam. Course 2: Major topics include: basic shielded metal arc welding; arc welding equipment, terms and definitions; power sources for arc welding; surface welding; functions of electrode coatings and heat treatments; fillet welding horizontal position 2F; mechanical properties of metals and quality oxy-acetylene cutting; fillet welding vertical position 3F; compositions of electrode coatings; fillet welding overhead position 4F; AWS bend test.

Credit recommendation:

Course 1 and 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 6 semester hours (2 lecture, 4 lab) in Welding Technology, Industrial Technology, Construction Technology, Vocational Technology, as an elective in Educational Technology, or as a technical elective in Mechanical Technology (1/03) (3/08 revalidation) (3/13 revalidation) (3/18 revalidation).  NOTE: Credit is recommended only upon the completion of both courses.

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Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Advanced Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems
Location:
24-02 Queens Plaza South, Long Island City, NY.
Length:
150 hours (5 weeks); includes approximately 73 hours of supervised lab experience.
Dates:
May 2002 - Present.
Instructional delivery format:
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: use AC/DC welding machines to weld multi-pass fillet and groove welds in all positions (Flat, Horizontal, Vertical and Overhead) with E-6010 and E-7018 electrodes on tee and butt joints; prepare joints with automatic flame cutting equipment; remove defective welds by gouging (air carbon arc process); identify causes of arc blow associated with DC welding and apply corrective procedures; perform cast iron joint preparation and welding procedures; make fillet welds in all positions on carbon steel pipe; make groove welds in the horizontal, 5G multiple and 6G multiple positions on carbon steel pipe; and perform a 6G multiple, limited thickness qualification test on carbon steel pipe, with or without backing.

Instruction:

Major topics include: power source selection and electrode grouping; vertical and E-7018 electrodes; hydrogen induced cracking; steel classification; overhead welding using E-6010 and E-7018; air carbon arc cutting fundamentals; fundamentals of welding cast iron; open v-groove welding vertical position; visual examination of gas cut and arc cut surfaces and edges; welding multi-pass surface welds in the flat position on carbon steel or stainless steel plate; welding multi-pass surface welds in the multiple fixed position on carbon steel pipe; repairing surface flaws on welds and prepared surfaces and edges using the SMAW process. Instructional methods include: Study guides, required and supplemental readings, quizzes, homework assignments, class participation, and final exam.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours (2 lecture, 2 lab) in Welding Technology, Industrial Technology, Construction Technology, Vocational Technology, as an elective in Educational Technology, or as a technical elective in Mechanical Technology (1/03) (3/08 revalidation) (3/13 revalidation) (3/18 revalidation).

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Blueprint Reading and Fabrication
  • Formerly Combination Welding Technology
Location:
24-02 Queens Plaza South, Long Island City, NY.
Length:
150 hours (5 weeks); includes approximately 76 hours of supervised lab experience.
Dates:
May 2002 - Present.
Instructional delivery format:
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: apply basic geometric and trigonometric principles to determine angles, intersecting lines, cutout positions and lengths during layout operations; describe safety precautions for operating various layout and fabricating equipment; fabricate and lay out projects according to specifications on shop drawings, using safe practices.

Instruction:

Major topics include: basic lines; orthographic projection; bill of materials; dimensioning structurals; scale size and tolerance; types of holes and thread specifications; bevels, chamfers and developments; section views; A.W.S. welding symbols; applied trigonometry and geometry; basic layout and fabrication procedures. Instructional methods include: Study guides,essays, required and supplemental readings, quizzes, homework assignments, class participation, and final exam.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours (2 lecture, 1 lab) in Industrial Technology or Construction Technology (1/03) (3/08 revalidation) (3/13 revalidation) (3/18 revalidation). 

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Gas Metal Arc Welding
Location:
24-02 Queens Plaza South, Long Island City, NY.
Length:
150 hours (5 weeks); includes approximately 100 hours of lab experience.
Dates:
May 2002 - Present.
Instructional delivery format:
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: perform set-up parameters and welding procedures of G.M.A.W. (Gas Metal Arc Welding) and F.C.A.W. (Flux Cores Arc Welding) and use appropriate safety procedures.

Instruction:

Major topics include: G.M.A.W.: Groove welding in all positions on aluminum (spray transfer); all position qualification tests on aluminum; fillet welding in all positions on carbon steel pipe (short circuiting); groove welding in the horizontal and multiple positions on carbon steel pipe (short circuit); combination qualification test on carbon steel plate and pipe. F.C.A.W: Fillet welding in all positions on carbon steel pipe (self-shielded); groove welding in the horizontal and multiple positions on carbon steel pipe (self-shielded); fillet welding in all positions on carbon steel pipe (gas-shielded); groove welding in the horizontal and multiple positions on carbon steel pipe (gas-shielded); all position qualification test on carbon steel plate and pipe. Safety procedures. Instructional methods include: Study guides, required and supplemental readings, quizzes, homework assignments, class participation, and final exam.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours (1 lecture, 2 lab) in Welding Technology, Industrial Technology, Construction Technology, Vocational Technology, as an elective in Educational Technology, or as a technical elective in Mechanical Technology (1/03) (3/08 revalidation) (3/13 revalidation) (3/18 revalidation).

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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Location:
24-02 Queens Plaza South, Long Island City, NY.
Length:
150 hours (5 weeks); includes approximately 101 hours of lab experience.
Dates:
May 2002 - Present.
Instructional delivery format:
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to perform set-up parameters and welding procedures of G.T.A.W. (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) and use appropriate safety procedures.

Instruction:

Major topics include: multi-pass surfacing welds in the multiple fixed position on carbon steel round tubing; groove welding in the horizontal, vertical and overhead positions on aluminum sheet; fillet welds in all positions on carbon steel tubing; fillet welds in all positions on carbon steel tubing; fillet welds in all positions on aluminum round tubing; fillet welding in all positions on stainless steel round tubing; groove welding in the horizontal and multiple positions on carbon steel round tubing; groove welding in the horizontal and multiple positions on aluminum round tubing; groove welding in the horizontal and multiple positions on stainless steel round tubing. Safety procedures. Instructional methods include: Study guides, required and supplemental readings, quizzes, homework assignments, class participation, and final exam.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours (1 lecture, 2 lab) in Welding Technology, Industrial Technology, Construction Technology, Vocational Technology, as an elective in Educational Technology, or as a technical elective in Mechanical Technology (1/03) (3/08 revalidation) (3/13 revalidation) (3/18 revalidation).

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Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Appliance and Control

Advanced Commercial Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
  • Formerly Advanced Refrigeration
(Advanced Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems)
Location:
24-02 Queens Plaza South, Long Island City, NY.
Length:
150 hours (5 weeks); includes approximately 75 hours of supervised shop experience.
Dates:
March 1994 - Present.
Instructional delivery format:
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to: explain the principles and operation of a cooling tower; learn cooling tower shutdown and startup procedures; explain the principles and operation for a heat pump system; learn how to maintain and repair common problems found in a heat pump system; learn about gas fired heating furnaces, including startup and troubleshooting procedures for the gas valves, sensors, and components; students will construct, a hermetic analyzer that they can take into the field to test hermetic compressors; learn current EPA regulations in preparation for the type 608 EPA exam that is given at the end of the segment.

Instruction:

Major topics include: cooling towers: operation, maintenance, components, electrical and piping diagrams; cascade refrigeration systems: operation, components, electrical and piping diagrams; heat pumps: operation, components, reversing valves, electrical and piping diagrams, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical problems; electrical inspections of air conditioning units; hermetic analyzers; absorption systems with ammonia and lithium bromide cycles; EPA regulations. Students are prepared to sit for the EPA Type 608 certification exam upon completion of this course.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours (3 lecture, 1 shop) in HVAC and Refrigeration Technology or Mechanical Technology (12/98) (12/03 revalidation) (1/09 revalidation) (12/13 revalidation) (12/18 revalidation).

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Basic Refrigeration
  • Formerly Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning;
  • Formerly Basic Refrigeration: 1. Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration and 2. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Piping Practices
Location:
24-02 Queens Plaza South, Long Island City, NY.
Length:

150 hours (5 weeks); includes approximately 75 hours of supervised shop experience.

Dates:

March 1994 - Present. 

Instructional delivery format:
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: describe the major components of vapor compression refrigeration systems; describe the basic refrigeration cycle; perform heat load calculations for water using the sensible and latent heat formulas; explain concepts of heat transfer, temperature, pressure, matter, and energy as related to refrigeration; explain the purpose of a pressure enthalpy diagram; define psychrometric terminology; use psychrometric charts; cut flare, and swage copper tubing; perform soft and hard soldering techniques on copper tubing use appropriate safety procedures; describe the operation of a basic refrigeration cycle; perform heat transfer calculations for water using sensible and latent heat formulas; utilize the concepts of heat transfer, temperature, pressure, and energy as related to refrigeration; learn psychrometric terminology and how to plot the properties of air using a psychrometric chart; cut, flare, bend and swage copper tubing; and use an air-acetylene torch to join or repair copper tubing while applying appropriate safety procedures. 

Instruction:

Major topics include: basic refrigeration cycle; pressure, temperature, heat transfer, matter and energy; pressure enthalpy diagrams; psychrometric diagrams, tubing operations - cutting, flaring, and swaging; soft and hard soldering; tube bending; steel to copper soldering; and safety procedures. 

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours as a general elective in a non-technical curriculum OR in the associate degree/certificate category, 3 semester hours (2 lecture, 1 shop) in HVAC and Refrigeration Technology, or Mechanical Technology (12/98) (12/03 revalidation) (1/09 revalidation) (12/13 revalidation) (12/18 revalidation).

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Commercial Air Conditioning
Location:
24-02 Queens Plaza South, Long Island City, NY.
Length:
150 hours (5 weeks); includes approximately 75 hours of supervised shop experience.
Dates:
March 1994 - Present.
Instructional delivery format:
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: construct piping and wiring diagrams of a commercial air conditioning system; describe the functions of refrigeration components found in commercial air conditioning; install and remove gauges on systems using service valves; explain how to measure the velocity and pressure of air moving through ductwork; adjust fan speed; describe the operation of systems using cooling towers or evaporative condensers; wire single phase and three phase electrical circuits; evaluate low voltage control circuits; perform maintenance on electrical and mechanical control devices; troubleshoot common problems found in a commercial air conditioning unit; evaluate air conditioning processes using psychrometric charts.

Instruction:

Major topics include: air cooled and water cooled systems; refrigeration components; psychrometric processes; piping diagrams; introduction to cooling load calculations; electrical circuits; air flow and distribution; duct distribution; filtration; air volume, velocity, and static pressures; gauge procedures; fan speed adjustments; humidification; condensers; cooling towers; wiring; electrical and mechanical control maintenance; troubleshooting techniques; thermostats; duct drawings; chilled water systems.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 5 semester hours (3 lecture, 2 shop) in HVAC and Refrigeration Technology or Mechanical Technology (12/98) (12/03 revalidation) (1/09 revalidation) (12/13 revalidation) (12/18 revalidation). 

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Commercial Refrigeration
Location:
24-02 Queens Plaza South, Long Island City, NY.
Length:
150 hours (5 weeks); includes approximately 75 hours of supervised shop experience.
Dates:
March 1994 - Present.
Instructional delivery format:
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: install and remove gauges; analyze system capacity and performance using a pressure enthalpy diagram; perform system pump down procedures; wire electrical circuits; explain the operation of commercial systems that use two evaporators, thermostatic expansion valves, air and water cooled condensers, and the use of pressure controls to regulate temperature; describe the operation of both single and three phase motors; evaluate current and potential relays; perform electrical and mechanical inspections; perform common maintenance and troubleshooting procedures using appropriate safety procedures.

Instruction:

Major topics include: the refrigeration cycle; system capacity formulas; electrical circuits; gauge procedures; pump down procedures; evaporators; thermostatic expansion valves; condensers; compressors; recovery, evacuation, and recharging; current and potential relays; motors; three phase power; safety procedures; EPA objectives. Shop exercises are performed on a custom-designed commercial refrigeration trainer.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours (2 lecture, 2 shop) in HVAC and Refrigeration Technology or Mechanical Technology (12/98) (12/03 revalidation) (1/09 revalidation) (12/13 revalidation) (12/18 revalidation).

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Domestic Refrigeration
  • Formerly Domestic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Location:
24-02 Queens Plaza South, Long Island City, NY.
Length:
150 hours (5 weeks); includes approximately 75 hours of supervised shop experience.
Dates:
March 1994 - Present.
Instructional delivery format:
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to: construct piping, electrical, and air flow diagrams; evaluate electrical and mechanical components; install line tap valves and extend process tubes; perform recovery, evacuation, and recharging procedures; and identify common cooling problems that might be encountered in the field.  Students will also be able to: evaluate electrical and mechanical components; perform recovery, evacuation, and recharging procedures; identify problems stemming from faulty defrost systems; perform common electrical and mechanical troubleshooting procedures; and learn the proper application of appropriate field safety procedures.

Instruction:

Major topics include: A/C unit piping diagrams, wiring diagrams, electrical components and analysis, hermetic compressors, gauge manifolds, process tubes, line tap valves; A/C condenser operation and problems; refrigerator components, air flow patterns, defrost systems, evaporators; zeotropic and azeotropic refrigerants; recovery, evacuation, and system charging for domestic A/C and refrigeration units; retrofitting; safety procedures; EPA regulations pertinent to type 1 domestic systems. Classroom sessions are followed by hands-on practice with domestic air conditioning and refrigeration units.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 5 semester hours (3 lecture, 2 shop) in HVAC and Refrigeration Technology or Mechanical Technology (12/98) (12/03 revalidation) (1/09 revalidation) (12/13 revalidation) (12/18 revalidation).

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Major Home Appliances
  • Formerly Introduction to Basic Electricity
Location:
24-02 Queens Plaza South, Long Island City, NY.
Length:
150 hours (5 weeks); includes approximately 75 hours of supervised shop experience.
Dates:
March 1994 - Present.
Instructional delivery format:
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to: explain basic principles of electricity; perform electrical circuit calculations; learn how to wire, operate, and test electrical circuits using a variety of split phase electric motor components; work on various major appliances to understand the proper use and application of wiring schematics, electrical tools and meters; and explain the importance of following all appropriate safety procedures.

Instruction:

Major topics include: Ohm's law; Watt's law; series and parallel circuits; electrical testing and measuring instruments; electromagnetism and AC motor principles; inductance and capacitance; split phase motors; electrical components of major home appliances; safety procedures. Classroom sessions are supplemented with hands-on activities using major home appliances.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours (1 lecture, 1 shop) in Electromechanical Technology, Mechanical Technology, or HVAC and Refrigeration Technology OR in the associate degree/certificate category, 2 semester hours (1 lecture, 1 shop) in Electrical Technology, Electromechanical Technology, HVAC and Refrigeration Technology, or Mechanical Technology (12/98) (12/03 revalidation) (1/09 revalidation) (12/13 revalidation) (12/18 revalidation).

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Welding Technology - Inactive Courses (December 1994 - March 2003)

Advanced Arc Welding
Location:
635 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY.
Length:
120 hours (4 weeks); includes approximately 97 hours of supervised shop experience.
Dates:
December 1994 - March 2003.
Instructional delivery format:
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes:

Students should be able to: use AC/DC welding machines to weld multi-pass fillet and groove welds in all positions (Flat, Horizontal, Vertical and Overhead) with E-6010 and E-7018 electrodes on tee and butt joints; prepare joints with automatic flame cutting equipment; remove defective welds by gouging (air carbon arc process); identify causes of arc blow associated with DC welding and apply corrective procedures; perform cast iron joint preparation and welding procedures.

Instruction:

Major topics include: power source selection and electrode grouping; vertical and E-7018 electrodes; hydrogen induced cracking; steel classification; overhead welding using E-6010 and E-7018; air carbon arc cutting fundamentals; and fundamentals of welding cast iron; open v-groove welding vertical position.

Credit recommendation:
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours (1 lecture, 2 shop) in Welding Technology, Industrial Technology, Construction Technology, Vocational Technology, as an elective in Educational Technology, or as a technical elective in Mechanical Technology (12/99).
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Blueprint Reading and Fabrication
  • (Blueprint Reading for Welders)
Location:
635 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY.
Length:
120 hours (4 weeks); includes approximately 23 hours of supervised shop experience.
Dates:
December 1994 - March 2003.
Instructional delivery format:
Learner Outcomes:
Identify, draw and determine the purpose of lines found on shop drawings; dimension and draw various shapes of structural steels and make a bill of materials; interpret American Welding Society welding symbols.
Instruction:
Basic lines; orthographic projection; bill of materials; dimensioning structurals; scale size and tolerance; types of holes and thread specifications; bevels, chamfers and developments; section views; A.W.S. welding symbols.
Credit recommendation:
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours Industrial Technology or Construction Technology (12/99).
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M.I.G. (Metal Inert Gas) and T.I.G. (Tungsten Inert Gas)
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding; Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Location:
635 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY.
Length:
120 hours (4 weeks); includes approximately 87 hours of shop experience.
Dates:
December 1994 - March 2003.
Instructional delivery format:
Learner Outcomes:
Perform set-up parameters and welding procedures of G.T.A.W. (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding), G.M.A.W. (Gas Metal Arc Welding), F.C.A.W. (Flux Cores Arc Welding); explain set-up procedures for S.A.W. (Submerged Arc Welding) and P.A.C. (Plasma Arc Cutting); use appropriate safety procedures.
Instruction:
G.T.A.W. terms and definitions; gases, current types, electrodes, and power supply adjustment; equipment, supplies, and power sources for G.M.A.W. and F.C.A.W.; job practices for G.T.A.W., G.M.A.W., and F.C.A.W; metal transfer, shielded gases and properties; welding characteristics of carbon steel and the weld-ability of aluminum; introduction to P.A.C. and characteristics of stainless steel; introduction to S.A.W.; safety procedures.
Credit recommendation:
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours (1 lecture, 2 shop) in Welding Technology, Industrial Technology, Construction Technology, Vocational Technology, as an elective in Educational Technology, or as a technical elective in Mechanical Technology (12/99).
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1. Oxy-Acetylene Welding, Cutting/ Brazing
  • 2. Basic Shield Metal Arc Welding
Location:
635 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY.
Length:
Course 1: 120 hours (4 weeks); includes approximately 87 hours of supervised shop experience. Course 2: 120 hours (4 weeks); includes approximately 87 hours of supervised shop experience.
Dates:
December 1994 - March 2003.
Instructional delivery format:
Learner Outcomes:
Course 1: Describe procedures for personal safety, burn prevention, fire prevention, and safe handling and use of oxy-acetylene equipment; identify metals by spark test, magnetic test, physical appearance and physical weight; describe American Welding Society classification of mild steel rods; set up welding equipment and make necessary flame adjustments to produce fillet welds on Tee, Lap and Butt joints in the flat and horizontal positions with and without the use of a filler metal; perform brazing in the flat and horizontal positions on Tee and Corner joints; perform manual and automatic flame cutting; describe the process of identifying quality welds. Course 2: Use AC, AC/DC, and transformer/rectifier AC/DC welding machines to produce multi-pass fillet welds on a Tee joint in all positions (Vertical, Overhead, Flat, and Horizontal) using E-6011 and E-6013 electrodes; identify types of joints, types of welding machines, the currents they produce, and determine the difference between reverse and straight polarity; use a pedestal grinder, chipping hammer, wire brush and pliers, and personal safety equipment.
Instruction:
Course 1: Introduction to oxy-acetylene welding; oxy-acetylene equipment; set-up procedures for oxy-acetylene welding; oxy-acetylene flame adjustment; fusion without filler metal; fusion welding with filler metal; fillet welding lap joint horizontal position; fillet welding horizontal position corner joint; flame cutting; brazing; safety procedures. Course 2. Basic shielded metal arc welding; arc welding equipment, terms and definitions; power sources for arc welding; surface welding; functions of electrode coatings and heat treatments; fillet welding horizontal position 2F; mechanical properties of metals and quality oxy-acetylene cutting; fillet welding vertical position 3F; compositions of electrode coatings; fillet welding overhead position 4F.
Credit recommendation:
Courses 1 and 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 5 semester hours (2 lecture, 3 shop) in Welding Technology, Industrial Technology, Construction Technology, Vocational Technology, as an elective in Educational Technology, or as a technical elective in Mechanical Technology (12/99). NOTE: Credit is recommended only upon the completion of both courses.
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