Start Term
2026-2027
Course Title
Basic Installation Skills
Course Code
TEAC1160
Course Hours
90
Course Credits
3
Description
Copper tubing and pipe joinery will be covered, including tools and equipment, and their proper use will be demonstrated while emphasizing safety. Oxy-acetylene, air-acetylene and MAPP equipment will be covered. Installation related devices, wiring, tubing installation and sheet metal methods will also be covered. Various hanging and support methods will also be addressed.
Upon course completion, students will be able to:
Identify and demonstrate several types of piping, fittings, and joining methods.
Demonstrate how to safely start-up, operate and shut-down an oxy-acetylene torch set.
Demonstrate electrical installation skills for both line voltage wiring and low voltage control
systems.
Describe lineset sizing and installation means and methods.
Design and fabricate a basic sheet metal fitting/transition.
