Commercial Heating and Air Conditioning Technology (5604)
Vocational Certificate Program
This program is designed for entry-level job training in the air conditioning,
refrigeration and heating fields. Instruction includes the scientific
operations and principles of the common types of equipment and the technical
skills that are needed to maintain and repair mechanical and electrical
systems. The proper use of shop manuals, manufacturers’ manuals and
related technical literature is stressed. Employment opportunities are
available in the new construction and repair industry and maintenance
work in apartment complexes and commercial buildings.
This program provides exit points for those who wish to specialize in
a specific area. Students must complete courses required for each individual
exit point.
Students enrolled in this program may be required to enroll in basic skills
training. This will be determined by their scores on the entry-level test.
Students in this program should be advised by the instructor or the program
manager before enrolling in courses. For information call 633-8287.
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Course
Number and Title
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Contact
Hours
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Professional
Courses
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*VPI 0100
Reading Skills
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| *VPI 0200 Mathematical Skills | |
| *VPI 0300 Language Skills | |
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ACR 0930
Postsecondary Internship (Optional)
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| ACR 0001 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Theory I |
125
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| ACR 0100 Basic Electricity and Schematics |
125
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| ACR 0002 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Theory II |
125
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| ACR 0621 Applied Heating I |
125
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| ACR 0001L Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Lab I |
125
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| ACR 0002L Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Lab II |
125
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| ACR 0622 Heating Lab |
125
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| ACR 0102 Applied Electricity and Schematics |
125
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| ACR 0576 Load Calculations |
116
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| ACR 0575 Piping |
117
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| ACR 0578 Advanced Refrigeration Controls |
117
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| OR | |
| ACR 0577 Advanced HVAC Controls | |
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TOTAL
CONTACT HOURS
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1,350
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*Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses.