The diploma in Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanics is also the first year of the Associate Degree in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technology. It provides the graduate with the basic technical, math and communication skills needed to enter the service industry.
Students are required to purchase hand tools and personal safety equipment at an approximate cost of $750.
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A. |
General Education Course Requirements (9 credit hours) |
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English Composition I |
3.0 |
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Contemporary Mathematics |
3.0 |
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Approved Social and Behavioral Science Course |
3.0 |
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Subtotal |
9.0 |
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Major Course Requirements (20 credit hours) |
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Credit Hours |
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Fundamentals of Refrigeration |
5.0 |
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Tools and Service Techniques |
3.0 |
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Basic Electricity for HVAC/R |
4.0 |
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Heating Fundamentals |
4.0 |
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Basic Air Conditioning |
4.0 |
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Subtotal |
20.0 |
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Additional Course Requirements (18 credit hours) |
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Credit Hours |
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Domestic Refrigeration |
4.0 |
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Commercial Refrigeration |
4.0 |
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Heat Pumps |
4.0 |
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Duct Fabrication |
3.0 |
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Introduction to Computers |
3.0 |
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Subtotal |
18.0 |
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Total Credit Hours: |
47.0 |