2023-2024 Catalog

Air Conditioning Technology (ACT2) Diploma

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Program Description:

The Air Conditioning Technology Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the air conditioning industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, 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 receive an Air Conditioning Technology Diploma and have the qualification of an air conditioning technician.

 

Entrance Dates:

Fall Semester (Pre-Occupational Courses Any Semester)

Basic Skills Courses (8 Credit Hours)

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

ENGL 1005Applied Technical Communication

3

OR

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Occupational Curriculum (43 Credit Hours)

AIRC 1005Refrigeration Fundamentals

4

AIRC 1010Refrigeration Principles and Practices

4

AIRC 1020Refrigeration Systems Components

4

AIRC 1030HVACR Electrical Fundamentals

4

AIRC 1040HVACR Electrical Motors

4

AIRC 1050HVACR Electrical Components and Controls

4

AIRC 1060Air Conditioning Systems Application and Installation

4

AIRC 1070Gas Heat

4

AIRC 1080Heat Pumps and Related Systems

4

AIRC 1090Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems

4

XXXX xxxxOccupational Related Elective

3

Total Credit Hours: 51 Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation