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Air Conditioning Technology Diploma Program
The Air Conditioning Technology program is a planned sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the HVAC industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of air conditioning theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of communications, math, and interpersonal relations. In addition, graduates are to be competent in the specific areas of air conditioning principles, troubleshooting air conditioning systems, and electric heating systems.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Air Conditioning Technology program is in-tended to produce graduates who are prepared for employment as air conditioning technicians.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
Test Reading Writing Numerical Algebra ASSET 38 35 35 COMPASS 70 23 26 SAT 430 400 ACT 18 16 CPE 75 75 75
AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM
The standard curriculum for the Air Conditioning Technology diploma program is designed for the quarter system. Students are accepted into the program during Fall and Spring quarters. The program generally takes 6 quarters to complete. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 85 credit hours.
| CURRICULUM OUTLINE | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL CORE COURSES | 13 | |
| EMP 100* | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development (OL) | 3 |
| ENG 101* | English (OL) | 5 |
| MAT 101* | General Mathematics (OL) | 5 |
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | 69 | |
| ACT 100* | Refrigeration Fundamentals | 4 |
| ACT 101* | Principles and Practices of Refrigeration | 7 |
| ACT 102* | Refrigeration Systems Components | 7 |
| ACT 103* | Electricity for Air Conditioning | 7 |
| ACT 104* | Electric Motors | 4 |
| ACT 105* | Electrical Components | 5 |
| ACT 106* | Electrical 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* | Heating Pumps and Related Systems | 6 |
| IFC 100* | Industrial Safety (OL) | 2 |
| FUNDAMENTAL OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | 3 | |
| SCT 100* | Introduction to Microcomputers (OL) | 3 |
* "C" or higher is required for designated courses.
(OL) designation indicates course is available online in selected quarters.
PROGRAM COSTS
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)
Tuition/Fees: $2,687
Books/Supplies: $1,045