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Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
(Occupational Certificate)

What will I learn in this program?

In this program, you will learn the essential skills required of an entry-level employee in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. Training in various aspects of air conditioning and refrigeration include troubleshooting, maintenance, repair and servicing of A/C units, related electrical controlling devices, motors, and safety factors concerning the use of various refrigerants.

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Typical Classes:

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 1
This class will introduce you to the field of air conditioning and refrigeration, use of hand tools, materials, and related nomenclature of the component parts of a system and their relationship to and function within the system.
Electrical Motors, Circuits, and Controls 1
In this class, you will study various types of HVAC electrical controls and motors. Covers basic Ohms Law, the study of wiring diagrams, and includes a thorough study of troubleshooting techniques.
Light Commercial Systems
You will study the theory, installation practices, and servicing of light commercial refrigeration systems. A study of equipment sizing, wiring diagrams, and control systems, includes the study of reach-in coolers and freezers, open case systems, and heat reclaim systems.

Time to completion, taking classes full-time:

This 36-credit certificate can be completed taking classes full time in approximately one and a half years.

Career Options:

Career Technical Education programs allow students to develop skills in career technical areas leading to employment or improved employment opportunities. Programs such as Air Conditioning and Refrigeration incorporate a variety of skills such as plumbing, soldering, electrical trouble shooting and welding just to name a few.

Department/Contact Information:

For more information about this certificate or its requirements, please call the Career and Technical Education Division at (928) 344-7567.

Revised 08/13/2010

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