Air Conditioning Technology
Program advisor: Don Lomache
Program Description
Installing and servicing heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment is the focus of this program. Academic courses, theory courses, and laboratory experiences are designed to promote success in the air conditioning field.
Available Credentials
Diploma
| Area | Hours to Complete | Curriculum Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic | 54-56 | Download (RTF) |
Certificate
| Area | Hours to Complete | Curriculum Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Control System Servicer | 24-26 | |
| Environmental System Repair Helper | 9-13 | |
| Domestic Air Conditioner and Furnace Installer | 35-37 | |
| Refrigeration Mechanic | 27-29 |
Employment Opportunities
Persons trained in Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC) can expect to find employment in factories, medical settings, food processing, construction, residential service and installation, and many other areas.
Admission Requirements:
The following should be submitted to the Office of Admissions for admission to this program:
- Application for admission
(154 K) - High School transcript or GED
- ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET scores
- Transcripts of all previous college work
- Age verification (must be 16 years of age)
Program Length
Students can expect to spend 4 to 6 semesters in class depending on the class load they take on.
Classes Needed
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic Diploma
- ACR 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals
- ACR 101 Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab
- ACR 102 HVAC Electricity
- ACR 103 HVAC Electricity Lab
or - Technical Elective (3 hours)
- ACR 130 Electrical Components
- ACR 131 Electrical Components Lab
- ACR 170 Heat Load / Duct Design
- ACR 250 Cooling and Dehumidification
- ACR 251 Cooling and Dehumidification Lab
- ACR 260 Heating and Humidification
- ACR 261 Heating and Humidification Lab
- ACR 270 Heat Pump Application
- ACR 271 Heat Pump Application Lab
- ACR 290 Journeyman Preparation
- ACR 299 Cooperative Education Program
- CIS 100 Introduction to Computers
- MT 065 Basic Algebra with Measurement
- EFM 100 Personal Financial Management
- WPP 200 Workplace Principles
or - EFM 100 Personal Financial Management
- Technical Electives (8 hours)
Environmental Control System Servicer Certificate
- ACR 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals
- ACR 101 Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab
- ACR 102 HVAC Electricity
- ACR 103 HVAC Electricity Lab
or - Technical Elective (3 hours)
- ACR 130 Electrical Components
- ACR 131 Electrical Components Lab
- ACR 250 Cooling and Dehumidification
- ACR 251 Cooling and Dehumidification Lab
- ACR 260 Heating and Humidification
- ACR 261 Heating and Humidification Lab
Environmental System Repair Helper Certificate
- ACR 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals
- ACR 101 Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab
- ACR 102 HVAC Electricity
- ACR 103 HVAC Electricity Lab
- ACR 130 Electrical Components
- ACR 131 Electrical Components Lab
Domestic Air Conditioner and Furnace Installer Certificate
- ACR 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals
- ACR 101 Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab
- ACR 102 HVAC Electricity
- ACR 103 HVAC Electricity Lab
or - Technical Elective (3 hours)
- ACR 130 Electrical Components
- ACR 131 Electrical Components Lab
- ACR 170 Heat Load / Duct Design
- ACR 250 Cooling and Dehumidification
- ACR 251 Cooling and Dehumidification Lab
- ACR 260 Heating and Humidification
- ACR 261 Heating and Humidification Lab
- ACR 270 Heat Pump Application
- ACR 271 Heat Pump Application Lab
- ACR 290 Journeyman Preparation
Refrigeration Mechanic Certificate
- ACR 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals
- ACR 101 Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab
- ACR 102 HVAC Electricity
- ACR 103 HVAC Electricity Lab
or - Technical Elective (3 hours)
- ACR 130 Electrical Components
- ACR 131 Electrical Components Lab
- ACR 200 Commercial Refrigeration
- ACR 201 Commercial Refrigeration Lab
- ACR 210 Ice Machines
- ACR 250 Cooling and Dehumidification
- ACR 251 Cooling and Dehumidification Lab
This curriculum guide is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. Students should always choose classes in cooperation with the academic advisor to ensure that all degree requirements are being met.