Course Content and Outcomes Guides (CCOG)

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Effective Term:
Summer 2014 through Winter 2025

Course Number:
FMT 128
Course Title:
Oil Furnace Service
Credit Hours:
2
Lecture Hours:
10
Lecture/Lab Hours:
20
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Covers oil burner service and installation procedures, fuel oil principles, motors, fan couplings, nozzles, transformers burner construction, pumps, controls and troubleshooting procedures. Audit available.

Addendum to Course Description

This course is designed for working heating and service mechanics who have the responsibilities to maintain heat and ventilation oil fired furnaces.

Intended Outcomes for the course

demonstrate understanding of the essential requirements and operation of oil burner service and installation which include:

  • BTU ratings
  • Pump construction.
  • Diagnostic principles

Course Activities and Design

This is a lecture course with class participation.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Procedures will be discussed at the first class session and the instructor's grading policy will be referenced on the class syllabus. Assessment will be based on attendance, participation, personal improvement, homework, quizzes, and the final examination.
 

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Demonstrate understanding of the essential requirements and operation of oil burner service and installation which include:

  • BTU ratings
  • Pump construction
  • Diagnostic principles