Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology
About
The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety. The diploma program covers air conditioning, furnaces, heat pumps, tools and instruments. In addition, the AAS degree covers residential building codes, residential system sizing, and advanced comfort systems. Diploma graduates should be able to assist in the start up, preventive maintenance, service, repair, and/or installation of residential and light commercial systems. AAS degree graduates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of system selection and balance and advanced systems.
Business Operations Specialists, Other
Construction and Building Inspectors
Construction and Related Workers
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers and Repairers
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Home Appliance Repairers
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Pipelayers
Plumbers, Pipefitters and Steamfitters
Project Management Specialists
Sheet Metal Workers
Solar Photovoltaic Installers
