Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning Studies

Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning

Diploma (G)

This curriculum is designed to provide the student with practical and theoretical knowledge of refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning systems. These technical courses combine classroom theory with practical hands-on training. Related courses are intended to prepare students for professional and technical career opportunities. A diploma is awarded to students who successfully complete all required technical and related courses.

Program Graduate Competencies

The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.

  1. Discuss professionalism in the workplace that satisfies job requirements including adherence to safety and environmental concerns related to the proper use and handling of refrigerants.
  2. Introduce the operation of residential and commercial HVAC/R systems and related electrical wiring diagrams and schematics.
  3. Introduce electrical power distribution, high and low voltage controls and the applied electrical theory as it relates to HVAC/R equipment.
  4. Introduce scientific principles as they relate to HVAC/R equipment.
  5. Discuss the safe use of tools, instruments, and equipment related to the HVAC/R industry.

Graduation Requirements

Core Courses

ENG 101Composition I

3

MAT 152Quantitative Reasoning

3

SSC 100First Year Seminar

1

 

PSY 100Human Relations

3

Or

PSY 121General Psychology

3

Program/Major Courses

ACR 101HVAC Electricity

5

ACR 102Fundamentals of Refrigeration

5

ACR 104Residential Climate Control

5

ACR 105Residential Heating I

5

ACR 114EPA Seminar and Exam

1

ACR 120Employee Development Seminar

2

Suggested Pathway to Graduation (Course Sequence Sheet)

Semester 1

SSC 100First Year Seminar

1

ACR 101HVAC Electricity

5

ACR 102Fundamentals of Refrigeration

5

ACR 120Employee Development Seminar

2

MAT 152Quantitative Reasoning

3

 

PSY 100Human Relations

3

Or

PSY 121General Psychology

3

Semester 2

ACR 104Residential Climate Control

5

ACR 105Residential Heating I

5

ENG 101Composition I

3

ACR 114EPA Seminar and Exam

1

To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 33 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).

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