Air Conditioning Technology: Central Plant, CA

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CODE: ACTCP-CT | TOTAL CREDITS: 41 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

SCHOOL: School of Advanced and Applied Technologies | DEPARTMENT: Department of Applied Technology

GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

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DESCRIPTION

This program prepares students to install, maintain, service, troubleshoot, and repair central plant industrial heating and cooling systems. The program enables students to learn how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair boilers, central plant equipment, and other related machinery. Instruction includes classroom, laboratory, and hands-on work in the laboratory or in the field to help students prepare to meet challenges commonly found in the workplace.

COMPUTATION & HUMAN RELATIONS COMPONENTS

Computation: AC 103B
Human Relations: AC 102B

ACADEMIC MAP

CSN MAP: CA Air Conditioning Technology: Central Plant

Student Learning Outcomes

Incorporate workforce safety principals while performing basic tasks of a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) technician.
Interpret electrical/mechanical schematics on HVAC/R equipment to diagnose mechanical or electrical problems in a residential or light commercial environment.
Appraise EPA rules, regulations, and refrigerant handling techniques in the performance of HVAC/R duties.
Diagnose and repair electrical or mechanical problems on central cooling plant equipment; central heating plant equipment.

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 3

Communications (3-5 Credits)

Major Requirements

TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 38

Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in a Certificate of Achievement program will not count toward graduation requirements.

AC 100B - Technician Certification Review
and AC 102B - Introduction to HVAC Electrical Theory and Application
and AC 103B - Introduction to HVAC Mechanical Theory and Application
and AC 106B - Residential Gas Heating
and AC 110B - Intermediate HVAC Electrical Theory and Application
and AC 116B - Copper Fundamentals
and AC 201B - HVAC Automatic Controls
and AC 210B - Boiler Operation and Maintenance
and AC 220B - Chiller Operations and Maintenance
and FMM 101B - Introduction to Workplace Safety