Air Conditioning Technology, CA [AC-CT, 40.5 Total Credits]

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GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

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DESCRIPTION

Prepares students to install, maintain, service, troubleshoot, and repair residential heating and cooling systems. Students will have an in depth look at sheet-metal fabrication, fiberglass and flexible ductwork. Prepare students to install refrigeration tubing and brazed connections to dissimilar metals. Students will earn certifications necessary for entry level employment such as EPA 608 and OSHA 10.

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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/Rduties.
Diagnose and repair electrical or mechanical problems on residential air conditioning equipment; light commercial air conditioning equipment.

General Education Requirements (3 Credits)

Communications (3-5 Credits)

Special Program Requirements (37.5 Credits)

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 111B - Heat Pumps
and AC 115B - Troubleshooting
and AC 116B - Copper Fundamentals
and AC 119B - Professionals in Customer Service
and AC 120B - Air Conditioning Duct Work Fabrication
and FMM 101B - Introduction to Workplace Safety
Computation included in AC 103B.
Human Relations included in AC 102B.