Air Conditioning - Diploma

The Air Conditioning Technology diploma program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level careers in the heating and air conditioning industry. It consists of a sequence of courses that prepares graduates for entry level employment assisting air conditioning technicians or to function at a basic level as an air conditioning repair person. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills. Completion of the program of study leads to a diploma in Air Conditioning Technology.

Length of Program
A minimum of 85 credit hours is required for graduation. A full time student can expect to complete the program in 6-7 quarters.

Employment Opportunities
A graduate may find employment in the heating and air conditioning industry or in related employment.

Admissions Requirements
Age: Applicant must be 16 years or older.
Education: A high school diploma/GED is required.
Program Acceptance/Placement: Applicant must achieve program ready or provisional scores on the ASSET placement test (or submit acceptable SAT/ACT scores). Applicants who do not attain the minimum scores may take refresher/remedial instruction in order to meet admissions requirements.

CURRICULUM

Course # Course Title Credit Hrs

General Core Courses
EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 3
ENG 100 English 5
MAT 101 General Mathematics 5

Occupational Courses
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3
ACT 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals 4
ACT 101 Prin. and Practices of Refrigeration 7
ACT 102 Refrigeration Systems Components 7
ACT 103 Electrical Fundamentals 7
ACT 104 Electrical Motors 4
ACT 105 Electrical 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 & Related Systems 6
IFC 100 Industrial Safety Procedures 2