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Air Conditioning & Refrigeration I
Prepare to fix refrigerators and window units by understanding fundamental refrigeration theories and principles. Develop soldering and brazing skills essential to air conditioning repairs.
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Available on 8/17/2021
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Air Conditioning & Refrigeration II
Make mechanical and electrical repairs to domestic refrigerators and window units. Understand system pressure. Study the recovery, evacuation, and charging of refrigerants. Read electrical schematics and learn basic motor principles and operation....
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Available on 8/17/2021
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Air Conditioning & Refrigeration III (608)
Make mechanical and electrical repairs on domestic and light commercial AC systems and refrigeration controls. Prepare to take the EPA Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certificate Test (608).
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Available on 8/17/2021
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Air Conditioning & Refrigeration: Absorption Systems
Master basic absorption theory, operations, and maintenance. Understand the internal cycle of the absorption machine.
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Available on 8/17/2021
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Air Conditioning & Refrigeration: Variable Air Volume
Understand airflow concepts and associated standards. Learn how to set and maintain thermostats as well as how to troubleshoot air volume issues.
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Available on 8/17/2021
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Air Pollution Control (P-99)
Learn methods of energy conservation, understand the differences between various types of fuel oil, and how to protect air quality in compliance with NYC Department of Environmental Protection regulations.
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Available on 8/17/2021
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Air Pollution Reduction
Learn how to protect air quality, methods of energy conservation, and the differences between various types of fuel oil.
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Available on 8/17/2021
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Alarm Systems
Identify the alarm needs of various buildings. Understand circuits, switches, and panels. Learn to construct a basic system and to supervise installation.
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Available on 8/17/2021
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Anger Management
Develop practical skills to defuse anger in yourself and others. Understand feelings and behaviors when confronted by anger, increase awareness of the causes of rage and hostility, and acquire skills to resolve confrontations peacefully.
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Available on 8/17/2021
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Asbestos Awareness
Identify the presence of asbestos inside and outside a building. Understand the health effects of asbestos and how to handle situations where it has been disturbed or damaged.
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Available on 8/17/2021
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Bed Bug Awareness
Learn to detect, control, and eradicate bed bugs.
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Available on 8/17/2021
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Blueprint Reading
Acquire skill in reading and understanding blueprints. Review symbols, scale, and other basic concepts related to repair and renovation projects in residential and commercial buildings.
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Available on 8/17/2021
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Blueprints: An Introduction
Receive a basic overview of the symbols and scales contained in blueprints, and a brief look at how to decipher them. Decide whether to take the full Blueprint Reading course.
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Available on 8/17/2021
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Boiler Feed Water Testing & Treatment
Acquire the skills and knowledge to test and treat boiler water properly. Assess the type of water; learn to control corrosives, chlorides, and pH, test feed water, operation of the shunt feeder, and chemical safety.
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Available on 8/17/2021
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Boiler Parts & Accessories
Understand the basics of heat and heat transfer. Learn to identify various types of gas and oil boilers, their operating controls, safeties, burner equipment, and feed-water piping.
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Available on 8/17/2021
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Building Codes: An Introduction
Understand the history of building codes and how to research them in New York City. Learn about the violation removal process.
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Available on 8/17/2021
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Building Insurance: Who is Covered?
Understand who and what is covered by property, liability, and workers’ compensation insurance. Identify what additional coverage should be in place during renovation projects or special events in the building.
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Available on 8/17/2021
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Building Management I: Budgets & Preventative Maintenance
Understand operating budgets, their review process, and how to interpret building financials. Learn how preventative maintenance affects a building budget as well as how to create budgets and preventative maintenance schedules in Microsoft Excel.<...
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Available on 8/17/2021
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Building Management II: Documentation & the Law
Understand the property manager’s obligations under OSHA, Fair Housing, EEOC, NYC Administrative Codes, and local laws. Use Microsoft Excel for required record-keeping and learn to navigate the NYC DoB website.
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Available on 11/16/2021
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Building Management III: Project Management
Learn how to complete rehabilitation projects on schedule, within budget, and to code. Understand capital budgets, construction contracts, alteration agreements, payment breakdowns, and requisitioning.
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Available on 2/22/2022
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Building Management: An Introduction
Discover how a management company operates on a day-to-day basis, including back-office procedures, staff management, and building staff hiring practices. Decide whether to take the 3-trimester Building Management course.
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Available on 8/17/2021
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Building Management: Ethics
Explore ethical issues such as fair housing and conflicts of interest. Develop models to evaluate situations and make sound ethical decisions.
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Available on 8/17/2021
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Bus Drivers & Attendants: Bullying Prevention
Learn de-escalation and bullying-prevention techniques to support students with disabilities during transport.
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Available on 8/17/2021
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Bus Drivers & Attendants: Communicating with Students with Disabilities
Learn how to communicate effectively with students with impairments or cognitive challenges. Understand how to manage challenging behaviors in supportive and skillful ways.
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Available on 8/17/2021
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Bus Drivers & Attendants: Understanding Types of Disabilities
Identify different types of disabilities and learn best practices to work with students who have limitations, including overcoming specific workplace challenges.
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Available on 8/17/2021
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