Program Description
The Air Conditioning Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the air conditioning industry. A combination of classroom instruction and practical experience is designed to familiarize the student with the skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

The curriculum progresses from basic refrigeration theory and fundamentals to gas heating systems and heat pumps. In addition, instruction is provided in basic math, electricity, and human relations.

Program graduates receive an Air Conditioning Technology diploma and have the qualifications of an air conditioning technician.

Program graduates receive a diploma.

Air Conditioning Technology Apprenticeship

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Program Requirements
Applicants must meet general admissions requirements, and must also:

1. Present official documentation of an earned high school diploma, GED, or college degree. Applicants who do not possess a high school diploma or GED must pass an Ability to Benefit Test.
2. Present acceptable COMPASS/ASSET scores taken within the last five years, or SAT, ACT or CPE scores taken within the last seven years.

Curriculum
Credits required for graduation: 87

	Core Courses		Credit Hours
	EMP 153 Student Success		2
	EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development		3
	ENG 101 English		5
	MAT 101 General Math		5

	Occupational Courses		Credit Hours
	SCT 100 Intro to Microcomputers		3
	IFC 100 Industrial Safety Procedures		2
	ACT 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals		4
	ACT 101 Principles and Practices of Refrigeration		7
	ACT 102 Refrigeration Systems Components		7
	ACT 103 Electrical Fundamentals		7
	ACT 104 Electric Motors		4
	ACT 105 Electric Components		5
	ACT 106 Electric Control Systems and Installation		4
	ACT 107 Air Conditioning Principles		8
	ACT 108 Air Conditioning Systems and Installation		3
	ACT 109 Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems		7
	ACT 110 Gas Heating Systems		5
	ACT 111 Heat Pumps and Related Systems		6