Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Career Studies Certificate

Career Studies Certificate
221-903-10

Purpose: This curriculum is designed to meet the short-term training needs of the adult part-time student by presenting the essential technical concepts and practices of the air conditioning and refrigeration field.

Program Objectives: Employment opportunities include air conditioning/refrigeration system installer, air conditioning system service technician, and air conditioning sales.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to credit-level coursework established by the college.  Students are waived from English placement testing in this program.  Math placement testing is required.

Developmental Requirements: Students who do not demonstrate proficiency on the placement test in the following mathematical units will be required to complete developmental courses: MTE 1 , MTE 2 , and MTE 3 .

It is strongly recommended that developmental education requirements be completed as soon as possible.

Program Notes: Completion of the degree meets the educational requirements for taking the journeyman’s exam; however, students must have two years of occupational experience to qualify to take the exam.

The program also prepares the student to take the EPA Section 608 Certification test, which is now required of all people employed in the installation, maintenance and repair of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. This certification test is given on campus during the student’s first year of studies.