Purpose

The Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology program serves the community by providing students with the knowledge and training necessary to install and maintain residential and light commercial heating and cooling systems.


Course Requirements

Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety. Graduates should have a fundamental understanding of air conditioning, furnaces, heat pumps, tools and instruments. In addition, the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree program curriculum addresses residential building codes, residential system sizing, and advanced comfort systems.

Students who complete the A.A.S. degree program may choose to transfer some credits to selected colleges and universities for further study and/or pursue employment opportunities.

Vocational diploma programs are designed specifically for those who wish to enter a trade prior to completing an associate degree and may be completed in as little as three semesters by non-developmental students on a full-time basis.

Certificate programs train men and women for immediate employment and may be completed in as few as one or two semesters on a full-time or part-time basis.

Students should consult with their advisors to help plan a program of study to complete program course work and fulfill the minimum general education competency requirements that must be met prior to graduation from the chosen program of study.

What can graduates expect to achieve with a Diploma, Certificate, or Degree in Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology?

Graduates will have an understanding of how selection and balance strategies maximize the efficiency of simple to advanced heating and cooling systems. Many will be qualified to assist in the startup, preventive maintenance, service, repair, and/or installation of residential and light commercial systems. Graduates of these programs will be prepared to begin employment as independent residential and commercial HVACR contactors, or as technicians in educational intuitions, industrial and facilities maintenance departments, supermarket maintenance departments, and property management companies.


Sample Courses in Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology

Lead Instructor: David Edwards

Degrees

Diploma

Certificates