Advanced HVAC and Fire Suppression System

Course code DRFT 2145

Credit 4.0

Length 80.0 hours

Course outline View

This course introduces the mechanical industry side of MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) systems. Students will learn the overall layout of ducting, layout of piping and equipment for the fire suppression systems in buildings. Students are also introduced to the overall layout of ducting and equipment for the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC) in buildings.

Prerequisites

DRFT 2100.

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What you will learn

  • HVAC systems and their applications in buildings
  • HVAC and Fire Suppression standards and codes
  • Components of an HVAC system, including chillers, air handlers, ductwork, and controls
  • Types of HVAC systems commonly used in Canada, such as central, decentralized, and hybrid systems
  • Fire sprinkler systems and their applications in buildings
  • Canadian fire sprinkler standards and codes

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.