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HVACTraining for professional

design and operation

of heating, ventilating,

and air conditioning

systems

C e r t i f i C at e P r o g r a m i n

CertificatePrograminHVACUC Berkeley Extension’s Certificate Program in HVAC provides thorough, up-to-date training in the design and operation of HVAC systems.

The field of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning—HVAC—is the science and practice of controlling indoor climate, thereby providing health and comfortable interior conditions for occupants in a well-designed, energy-efficient, and low-emissions manner. This certificate program is a professional curriculum in HVAC. The curriculum provides you with in-depth technical understanding of the principles and applications you need to design new HVAC systems and to retrofit existing systems to meet energy conservation standards.

Program Benefits• Relevant knowledge and skills, enhancing your professional development

• Understanding of engineering fundamentals and systems operation

• Knowledge of emerging issues in HVAC Who Will BenefitThe program is intended for people who plan, design, install, and operate HVAC systems for buildings. Design engineers, plant managers, designers, contractors, and architects should benefit professionally.

Prerequisites for AdmissionThere are no prerequisites for the Certificate in HVAC, but a bachelor’s degree is recommended.

Value of a UC Berkeley Extension CertificateAs the continuing education arm of UC Berkeley, one of the finest public research institutions in the United States, UC Berkeley Extension has an unmatched reputation for excellence. A UC Berkeley Extension certificate is widely respected and attests to successful completion of a high-caliber, in-depth course of study.

Any student is free to take individual courses rather than the complete certificate program.

REQUIRED COURSES

HVAC System Load Calculations and Psychrometry X469 (2 semester units in Mechanical Engineering)

This course provides a working knowledge of the physical principles and methods of measurement basic to psychrometric processes in air conditioning and heating systems. It covers the thermodynamics of air-vapor mixtures; the development of psychrometric tables, charts, and graphs; calculation of cooling and heating loads; and the psychrometric processes of equipment for cooling, heating, humidification, dehumidification, and airstream mixtures.

HVAC Ductwork and Piping Systems X470 (2 semester units in Mechanical Engineering)

This course presents the engineering fundamentals and practical considerations for the design of components and layout of HVAC systems and equipment. It is a practical course that outlines the design process for all major HVAC components commonly in use. The emphasis is on commercial applications in the greater Bay Area.

HVAC System Design Considerations X472 (2 semester units in Mechanical Engineering)

This course considers the practical questions confronting senior project engineers and principals during the design of an HVAC system. Topics include the design process, system and equipment selection, business decisions, fees, energy conservation, Title 24, commissioning, green building design, and electrical considerations relating to HVAC design.

HVAC Control and Energy Management Systems X473 (2 semester units in Mechanical Engineering)

This course provides the practicing engineer, designer, and building operation engineer with a working knowledge of the principles involved in the selection and design of temperature controls for HVAC systems. Topics include controls theory and fundamentals; pneumatic, electric, electronic, and computer-based hardware; control application for zones; air handlers; and chilled water and hot water systems. On completing the course, you should be able to specify and design control systems for normal applications. ELECTIVE COURSES90 hours required

Indoor Air Quality and HVAC X410 (2 semester units in Mechanical Engineering)

Step-by-step techniques for investigating and resolving indoor air quality complaints in the built environment. You examine the typical types of health complaints and the role of ventilation systems.

Refrigeration Concepts X471 (2 semester units in Mechanical Engineering)

This course is intended to provide a working knowledge of refrigeration systems and to make you comfortable designing systems, including load calculations and the selection of equipment to handle the load. For those concerned with energy efficiency, the course also covers factors that cycle energy consumption.

Energy Audits of Commercial Facilities X475 (2 semester units in Mechanical Engineering)

Participants develop skill in computer-oriented energy auditing techniques, estimating energy use for existing equipment, and assessing conservation options. The course stresses reduction of demand-side energy use and maintenance requirements, calculation of potential energy savings, and selection of sufficient energy performance monitoring parameters and measurement devices.

HVAC Systems for Electronic/Biotech Manufacturing Processes X476 (2 semester units in Mechanical Engineering)

A practical course on the application of HVAC systems that support manufacturing processes found in the Bay Area. Topics include clean room design, exhaust system design and applications for various manufacturing processes, exhaust abatement/treatment methods, ventilation/filtration methods for biotech applica-tions, humidification/dehumidification design, and temperature/humidity control methods.

Operation and Maintenance of Air-Conditioning Systems X478 (2 semester units in Mechanical Engineering)

This course covers the recommissioning process and the operation and maintenance of chillers, cooling towers, DX units, boilers, fans, pumps, and controls. After completing the course, participants should know how to operate HVAC systems more effectively and be aware of maintenance techniques that enhance systems performance and reliability.

Energy Information: Energy Audits of the Future X483 (2 semester units in Mechanical Engineering)

This course provides details of what an energy audit is and how it is done. You gain insights into the practical aspects of surveying buildings; creating baseline energy models; developing retrofit schemes and measures; estimating savings; and designing, constructing, and commissioning the work.

Facilities Management: Systems and Technology X412.3 (2 semester units in Business and Management)

This course focuses on management procedures for such systems as HVAC, IT, telecom and cable, uninterrupted power supply (UPS), and computer-aided facilities management (CAFM).

Program Structure and RequirementsThe Certificate in HVAC curriculum consists of four required courses and 90 hours of electives (usually three courses).

On successful completion of four required courses, the Golden Gate Chapter of the American Society for Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) awards a Certificate of Accomplishment. You must notify us in writing upon completion of all coursework.

On successful completion of four required courses plus three elective courses, UC Berkeley Extension awards a Certificate in HVAC.

Required CoursesHVAC System Load Calculations and Psychrometry X469

HVAC Ductwork and Piping Systems X470

HVAC System Design Considerations X472

HVAC Control and Energy Management Systems X473

Elective Courses90 hours of electives (usually three courses)

Indoor Air Quality and HVAC X410

Refrigeration Concepts X471

Energy Audits of Commercial Facilities X475

HVAC Systems for Electronic/Biotech Manufacturing Processes X476

Operation and Maintenance of Air-Conditioning Systems X478

Energy Information: Energy Audits of the Future X483

Facilities Management: Systems and Technology X412.3

C e r t i f i C at e P r o g r a m i n

Registration ProcedureWe recommend that you register for the certificate program before you begin your third course in the program. To register for the program, please print out and complete the Program Registration Form, available at www.unex.berkeley.edu/info/cert.php. Mail or fax it as it indicates, and include the registration fee. (You can also complete the form and submit payment online at https://enroll.unex.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/cert/cert.cgi.)

Program requirements may be updated based on new developments in the field of study; we recommend completing the program in a timely fashion.

Completing the ProgramYou are expected to complete the course requirements for the certificate within five years of taking the first course. You must notify us in writing when you have received the final grade report for your last course. After verifying successful completion of all coursework and requirements, Extension awards your certificate.

Grading PolicyAll courses must be taken for a letter grade. A grade point average of 2.5 is required in order to earn the certificate, and each course must be completed with a grade of C or better. If you maintain a 3.5 grade point average or higher you will be awarded a Certificate with Distinction.

Substitution of CoursesStudents may transfer up to two courses from another accredited university, subject to approval by the program director. Substitutions must be approved in writing by UC Berkeley Extension. Contact the program office for guide-lines at (510) 642-4151 or course@unex.berkeley.edu.

For More InformationFor additional information about the UC Berkeley Extension Certificate Program in HVAC, please call (510) 642-4151, e-mail course@unex.berkeley.edu, or visit www.unex.berkeley.edu/cert/hvac.html.

ENROLL in individual courses at www.unex.berkeley.edu/enroll or (510) 642-4111.

For a free UC Berkeley Extension course catalog, call 1 888 UC SMART or visit www.unex.berkeley.edu.

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