Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology
Build practical skills in refrigeration, electrical systems, controls, and troubleshooting through hands-on training in air conditioning and refrigeration technology.
Why Choose Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology?
Build practical skills to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. With multiple credential options, you can start with foundational training and continue building your skills for work in construction, maintenance, service, and other business and industry settings.
What You'll Learn
- Install and maintain residential, commercial, heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
- Apply electrical, mechanical, and control-system principles to HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration) equipment.
- Use blueprints, measurements, and technical information to install and service HVACR systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair HVACR systems to identify and correct problems.
- Apply safe work practices and proper procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous materials.
Program Options
- Certificate of Proficiency — Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology
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How long does it take?
20 Credit Hours
What can I expect from this program?
Build foundational skills in refrigeration, electricity, blueprint reading, measurements, and basic HVACR systems.
- Technical Certificate — Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology
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How long does it take?
38 Credit Hours
What can I expect from this program?
Develop more advanced skills in commercial and residential systems, electrical controls, troubleshooting, and HVACR service and repair.
Want to Earn an Associate Degree?
Build on your technical training with an Associate of Applied Science in General Technology. This individualized degree option allows students to combine coursework from two or more technical disciplines to create a focused program of study aligned with a specific career goal. Students may combine Air Conditioning & Refrigeration coursework with another technical discipline, such as Welding, along with the required general education and support courses.
Students work with an advisor to develop an approved program of study that meets their career objective and degree requirements.
Program Requirements
- [View the Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology Program Plan]
- (Includes all credential levels)
What Do I Need to Get Started?
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent OR
- ACT score of 19 or above OR
- An Accuplacer test. This can be performed at the college; you can read more on our Admissions page.
Cost & Financial Aid
Where Can This Program Take Me?
The information below highlights potential career opportunities related to this program. Career outcomes vary based on individual experience, education, skills, and other factors.
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