HVA 250 - Basic Boiler Operation

Description
In this course, students study the operation and maintenance of steam and hot water boilers. Topics include hands-on practice with boilers, burners and hot water component functions. An emphasis is placed on students identifying and understanding the operations of hydronic systems.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology, A.A.A.S., Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology Certificate

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:

Clearly and completely state and describe a problem/issue.
Use well-designed search strategies to gather data and information.
Identify boiler types and major boiler accessories and their construction material including cast iron, steel, and copper.
Describe the function of basic boiler operating components and interpret the boiler rating plate.
Perform checks and verify normal operation on an operating steam boiler and a hot water heating boiler.
Perform various maintenance techniques on heat exchangers and hot water boiler water pumps.
Understand water treatment for boilers and fuels and their efficiencies.
Prepare a boiler for inspection as normally required by a boiler inspection agency.

Course Outline:

Fundamental Hydronic Concepts
Hydronic Heating Sources
Boiler Components and Fittings
Fuel and Draft Systems
Radiant Heating
Steam Systems
Boiler Operator Licensing
Control Strategies

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
Yes
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 40-60%

Lab: 40-60%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios
Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 4
People Soft Course ID Number: 101489
Course CIP Code: 47.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 12
General Room Request: ATC 234 & 236

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Applied Technology
Discipline: HVA
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
The instructor must have at least 2 years of equipment intallation and service work experience in the HVAC field to effectively teach this course.

Last Revision Date Effective: 2017-03-03 20:54:31
Course Review & Revision Year: 2025-2026