Recent SemestersFall 2026Class Size24 studentsCredits5PrerequisiteCompletion of ACRV 122 and ACRV 123. Study of commercial air conditioning covering building environments. Course covers the commercial facility and its systems management and control. Energy conservation using economizers. Occupant comfort and productivity are issues considered in system design and control. Equipment types to include boilers, heat recovery and economizer packages, cooling towers and hydronic systems along with air handling and filtration are introduced. Control strategies for occupant comfort, and facility control management are discussed. (AVC) 88 2024-2025AVC College Catalog Aircraft Fabrication and Assembly Department Description The Aircraft Fabrication and Assembly certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the aerospace industry. Students who complete this certificate program will have the necessary skills to be employed by aircraft manufacturers and subcontractors in aircraft structures and composites fabrication and assembly. The Associate Degree is designed to prepare students for the Aircraft Manufacturing Technology (AFMT) Bachelor's Degree of Science. Students must receive a minimum grade of "C" or better in all required core courses and the specific courses listed as program electives to qualify for the degree or certificate. Program Learning Outcomes Blueprints and Structures LCert 1. Plan, design, and construct aircraft structures and blueprints to industry standards using sheet metal and composites ma- terials. 2. Analyze and evaluate critical aspects of the aerospace indus- try related to safe work practices, standard shop practices, proper use of tools, power equipment, and personal protec- tive equipment. 3. Analyze, evaluate and summarize the aviation/aerospace arena and various aircraft case study outcomes. Advanced Aircraft Structures Certification 1. Analyze and evaluate critical aspects of the aerospace indus- try related to safe work practices, standards and tolerances, standardshoppractices,properuseoftools,powerequipment, and personal protective equipment. 2. Analyze, evaluate, troubleshoot, and repair structural assem- bly systems to meet air worthy standards. Aircraft Fabrication and Assembly Technician 1. Plan, design, and construct aircraft structures to industry standards using sheet metal and composites materials. 2. Analyze and evaluate critical aspects of the aerospace indus- try related to safe work practices, standards and tolerances, standardshoppractices,properuseoftools,powerequipment, and personal protective equipment. 3. Assure that actions and decisions are based on ethical work practices and human factors directly related to proficiency level degradation in the work environment. 4. Use, read, and interpret industry standard blueprints to con- struct aircraft components. Locally Approved Certificate Blueprints and Structures Cert The Blueprints and Structures certificate program includes course work that will prepare students for entry-level employment in the aerospace industry with an emphasis in ethical workplace standards. Students who complete this certificate will have the necessary skills to be employed by aircraft manufacturers and subcontractors in a variety of positions. Principles and techniques of aircraft structural, blueprint, and assembly will be thoroughly conveyed in both a lecture and laboratory environment. Program Requirements Blueprints & Structures LCert (Total 15) 