Students will be reintroduced to EPA regulations, Boyle's law, Charles' Law, and the universal gas laws, and how they pertain to the foundations of refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning. In this module safe systems evacuation techniques will be demonstrated along with various types of tubing and piping including hands on skills in soldering and brazing. Students will continue to use proper methods of recovery and reclaiming refrigerant handling and learn proper techniques for evacuating and recharging the system.