Mechanics Local 701 Training Fund Automotive Technician Apprenticeship Course AUTO 107 - Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) - Syllabus

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AUTO 107 Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) syllabus outlines component repair operations and adjustments for automotive HVAC systems. The course covers refrigeration pressure and leak testing, performance testing for A/C, heater, ventilation, and defrosters, and work procedures for refrigerant system retrofitting plus recovery and recycling. Instruction divisions include diagnosis and repair across A/C systems, refrigeration components, heating/ventilation/engine cooling, operating controls, and refrigerant handling, aligned to ASE Educational Foundation task credits.

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Mechanics Local 701 Training Fund Automotive Technician Apprenticeship Course AUTO 107 – Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) 130 Contact Hours – Classroom & Shop SYLLABUS Course Description This course covers component repair operations and adjustments of automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. It includes pressure and leak testing of the refrigeration system and performance testing of the heater, air conditioner, ventilation systems and defrosters. It also covers refrigerant system retroﬁtting and refrigerant recovery/recycling. Course Divisions: •A/C Systems Diagnosis & Repair •Refrigeration System Component Diagnosis & Repair •Heating, Ventilation & Engine Cooling Systems Diagnosis & Repair •Operating Systems & Related Controls Diagnosis & Repair •Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling & Handling ASE Educational Foundation Master Automobile Service Technology Task Credits (15) P-1 (14) P-2 (3) P-3 Instruction References and Resources •CDX Learning Systems Online •Electude E-Learning Solutions Online •Textbook: Fundamentals of Automotive Technology, Principles and Practice; VanGelder 2nd Edition Expected Competencies/Outcomes At the completion of this course, the students will be able to safely perform the attached list of ASE Education Foundation tasks with a degree of proﬁciency and in a period of time deemed satisfactory by the instructor. ❖ Identify and interpret heating and air conditioning problems; determine necessary action. ❖ Research vehicle service information including refrigerant/oil type, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. ❖ Performance test A/C system; identify problems. ❖ Identify abnormal operating noises in the A/C system; determine necessary action. ❖ Identify refrigerant type; select and connect proper gauge set/test equipment; record temperature and pressure readings. ❖ Leak test A/C system; determine necessary action. 701ATP-Auto 107 HVAC syllabus 103020 Page 1 of 3 ❖ Determine recommended oil and oil capacity for system application. ❖ Using a scan tool, observe and record related HVAC data and trouble codes. ❖ Inspect, remove, and/or replace A/C compressor drive belts, pulleys, tensioners and visually inspect A/C components for signs of leaks; determine needed action. ❖ Inspect, test, service and/or replace A/C compressor clutch components and/or assembly; check compressor clutch air gap; adjust as needed. ❖ Remove, inspect, reinstall, and/or replace A/C compressor and mountings; determine recommended oil quantity. ❖ Determine need for an additional A/C system ﬁlter; perform necessary action. ❖ Remove and inspect A/C system mufﬂers, hoses, lines, ﬁttings, O-rings, seals, and service valves; perform necessary action. ❖ Remove, inspect, and install expansion valve or oriﬁce (expansion) tube. ❖ Inspect evaporator housing water drain; perform necessary action. ❖ Diagnose A/C system conditions that cause the protection devices (pressure, thermal, and PCM) to interrupt system operation; determine necessary action. ❖ Determine procedure to Remove and reinstall evaporator; determine required oil type and quantity. ❖ Remove, inspect, reinstall and/or replace condenser; determine required oil type and quantity. ❖ Inspect engine cooling and heater systems hoses and pipes; perform needed action. ❖ Inspect and test heater control valve(s); perform necessary action. ❖ Diagnose temperature control problems in the heater/ventilation system; determine necessary action. ❖ Determine procedure to remove, inspect, reinstall and/or replace heater core. ❖ Inspect and test HVAC system blower motors, resistors, switches, relays, wiring, and protection devices; determine needed action. ❖ Diagnose A/C compressor clutch control systems; determine necessary action. ❖ Diagnose malfunctions in the vacuum, mechanical, and electrical components and controls of the heating, vent

FAQs

What topics does AUTO 107 HVAC cover?

It covers repair operations and adjustments for automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, including pressure/leak testing, performance testing, and refrigerant recovery/recycling and retrofitting.

What are the main course divisions?

Course divisions include A/C systems diagnosis & repair, refrigeration system component diagnosis & repair, heating/ventilation/engine cooling diagnosis & repair, operating systems & related controls diagnosis & repair, and refrigerant recovery, recycling & handling.

What certification test do apprentices take after completing the course?

Apprentices take the ASE Entry-Level A7 HVAC certification test after finishing the classroom and shop floor course work.

Oct 2, 2026

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