Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Basics Certificate (C35100A)
Certificate
This certificate program is designed to provide individuals with entry-level competencies in residential and light, commercial HVAC and in domestic refrigeration. Upon successful completion, graduates should be able to braze, leak test, recover refrigerant, charge a unit, pass the CFC certification exam, use meters and read wiring diagrams. Courses within this certificate may be applied toward a diploma in Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology.
Employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is projected to grow 4% from 2019 to 2029, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Commercial and residential building construction is expected to drive employment growth, and job opportunities for HVACR technicians are expected to be good.
Fall Semester |
Class |
Lab |
Credit |
AHR 110 |
Introduction to Refrigeration |
2 |
6 |
5 |
AHR 111 |
HVACR Electricity |
2 |
2 |
3 |
ISC 112 |
Industrial Safety |
2 |
0 |
2 |
|
6 |
8 |
10 |
Spring Semester |
AHR 113 |
Comfort Cooling |
2 |
4 |
4 |
AHR 114 |
Heat Pump Technology |
2 |
4 |
4 |
|
4 |
8 |
8 |
TOTAL CREDITS: |
18 |