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EPA Section 608 Certification
I. Course Prefix/Number: AHR 105
Course Name: EPA Section 608 Certification
Credits: 1 (1 lecture; 0 lab)
II. Prerequisite
None
III. Course (Catalog) Description
The law requires that a person intending to work on refrigeration systems must be certified for proper refrigerant usage. This course will prepare the student for the “EPA Section 608” certification exam. The student will be required to pay the examination fees.
IV. Learning Objectives
To prepare students for taking the EPA section 608 Certification Exam.
V. Academic Integrity
Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity
and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:
• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
VI. Sequence of Topics
All handouts, class discussions, etc. will be included in the final examination.
1. General Knowledge
2. Stratospheric Ozone Depletion
3. Clean Air Act and Montreal Protocol
4. The Three “R”s
5. Recovery Devices
6. Recovery Techniques
7. Recovery Cylinders
8. Shipping and Transportation
9. Dehydration
10. Leak Repair Requirements
11. Substitute Refrigerants and Oils, Safety
12. Type I Certification
13. Type II Certification
14. Type III Certification
1. General Knowledge
2. Stratospheric Ozone Depletion
3. Clean Air Act and Montreal Protocol
4. The Three “R”s
5. Recovery Devices
6. Recovery Techniques
7. Recovery Cylinders
8. Shipping and Transportation
9. Dehydration
10. Leak Repair Requirements
11. Substitute Refrigerants and Oils, Safety
12. Type I Certification
13. Type II Certification
14. Type III Certification
VII. Methods of Instruction
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
VIII. Course Practices Required
A. All laboratory safety rules must be followed by students.
B. All quizzes and exams and lab assignments must be completed.
C. Frequent tardiness will result in an absence.
D. Each student must participate in shop practices.
E. Do not leave the class for the evening without notifying your instructor.
F. Safety goggles must be worn at all times in the lab.
G. All tools, instruments and equipment must be returned to their appropriate place
and clean-up work area.
B. All quizzes and exams and lab assignments must be completed.
C. Frequent tardiness will result in an absence.
D. Each student must participate in shop practices.
E. Do not leave the class for the evening without notifying your instructor.
F. Safety goggles must be worn at all times in the lab.
G. All tools, instruments and equipment must be returned to their appropriate place
and clean-up work area.
IX. Instructional Materials
Classroom instruction, laboratory exercises and audio-visual presentations.
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
Average of two quizzes, plus mid-term, plus final. Three (3) absences lowers grade one
letter; six (6) absences results in “F” grade. Two major exams. Laboratory project.
letter; six (6) absences results in “F” grade. Two major exams. Laboratory project.
XI. Other Course Information
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in the Learning Center. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.
