May 30, 2026  
2025 - 2026 Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Catalog 
    
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HCR 260 - HVAC Trade Skills I


Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course covers all types of tools pertaining to, but not restricted to, the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) profession. Included with the introduction of the student to the tool is the proper usage of these tools. The student will learn soldering and brazing, iron pipe cutting and threading, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) solvent welding, all fittings, drilling, sawing and cutting sheet metal.

SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Discuss general safety practices.
  • Describe tools Instrumentation and equipment.
  • Identify common fasteners.
  • Describe mechanical methods for joining tubing and pipe sections.



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