Heating, Ventilation, Air Cond. & Refrig. Technology
Heating and Air-Conditioning Technology is an articulated certificate/technical instructional program that prepares individuals to work in engineering department or private firms installing, maintaining and operating small or medium air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. Instruction prepares individuals to work in a commercial organization performing special tasks relating to designing ductwork, assembly, installation, servicing, operation, and maintenance of heating and cooling systems according to the standards of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Institute (ARI). Inluded are air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration devices; equipment, techniques, and systems; and maintenance and operation of these systems.
Mission Statement: The goal of the Heating and Air Conditioning Technology program is to prepare students for all aspects of society. Not only will a student learn a valuable trade, he or she will be able to make an impact on society by achieving leadership skills, personal relations skills, and a good moral attitude. The instructor will assist these students in achieving these goals by providing adequate instructions and thorough lessons and instilling self-confidence in the student.
| First Year |
| First Semester |
Second Semester |
| *ENG 1113 English Comp I |
ACT 1313 Refrig. Sys. Comp. |
| ACT 1125 Basic Compression |
ACT 1813 Professional Service Procedures |
| ACT 1713 Elect. / Heat, Refrig., AC |
ACT 1213 Controls |
| ACT 1133 Tools & Piping |
**MAT 1313 College Algebra |
| ***Restricted Technical Elective --- 1 |
***Restricted Technical Elective --- 3 |
| TOTAL 15 hrs. |
TOTAL 15 hrs. |
| Second Year |
| First Semester |
Second Semester |
| ACT 2414 Air Conditioning I |
ACT 2424 Air Conditioning II |
| ACT 2513 Heating Systems |
ACT 2324 Commercial Refrigeration |
| ACT 2624 Heat Load & Air Properties |
ACT 2433 Refrigerant, Ret. & Reg. |
| *SPT 1113 Public Speaking |
*Social / Behavioral Science Elective --- 3 |
| *Humanities / FIne Arts Elective --- 3 |
***Restricted Technical Elecitive - 1 |
| ***Restricted Technical Elective --- 1 |
Computer Literacy --- 3 |
| TOTAL 18 hrs. |
TOTAL 18 hrs. |
* Students seeking a certificate only are not required to take this academic course.
** BOT 1313 or MAT 1233 & a Natural Science with a lab may be substituted. Students seeking a certificate only are not required to take this academic course.
*** Restricted Technical Electives:
- ACT 292(1-6) Supervised Work Experience in AC
- ACT 291(1-3) Special Projects in AC
- Other Technical Electives with Instructor Consent
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