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Air Conditioning Technology (ACT2) Diploma
The Air Conditioning Technology Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the air conditioning industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of air conditioning theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Air Conditioning Technology diploma and have the qualification of an air conditioning technician.
Basic Skills (8 Credits) | |
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MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics
Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include fractions decimals percents ratios and proportions measurement and conversion formula manipulation technical applications and basic statistics. |
3 |
ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I
Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills. |
3 |
EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev
Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today*s rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills job acquisition skills and communication job retention skills job advancement skills and professional image skills. |
2 |
Occupational Courses (43 Credits) | |
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Required Courses: | |
COMP 1000Intro to Computer Literacy
Introduces the fundamental concepts terminology and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology the Windows environment Internet and email word processing software spreadsheet software database software and presentation software. |
3 |
AIRC 1005Refrigeration Fundamentals
Introduces the basic concepts theories and safety regulations and procedures of refrigeration. Topics include an introduction to OSHA safety first aid laws of thermodynamics pressure and temperature relationships heat transfer the refrigerant cycle refrigerant identification and types of AC systems. |
4 |
AIRC 1010RefrigeratioPrinciple&Practice
Prerequisite: AIRC 1005 This course introduces the student to basic refrigeration system principles and practices and the major component parts of the refrigeration system. Topics include refrigeration tools piping practices service valves leak testing refrigerant recovery recycling and reclamation evacuation charging and safety. |
4 |
AIRC 1020Refrigeration Syst Components
Prerequisite: AIRC 1010 This course provides the student with the skills and knowledge and skills to install test and service major components of a refrigeration system. Topics include compressors condensers evaporators metering devices service procedures refrigeration systems and safety. |
4 |
AIRC 1030HVACR Electrical Fundamentals
This course provides an introduction to fundamental electrical concepts and theories as applied to the air conditioning industry. Topics include AC and DC theory electric meters electrical diagrams distribution systems electrical panels voltage circuits code requirements and safety. |
4 |
AIRC 1040HVACR Electrical Motors
Prerequisite: AIRC 1030 This course provides the student with the skills and knowledge necessary for application and service of electric motors commonly used by the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Topics include diagnostic techniques capacitors installation procedures types of electric motors electric motor service and safety. |
4 |
AIRC 1050HVACR ELCT Components&Control
Provides instruction in identifying installing and testing commonly used electrical components in an air conditioning system. Topics include: pressure switches transformers other commonly used controls diagnostic techniques installation procedures solid state controls and safety. |
4 |
AIRC 1060Air Cond System Appl & Install
Prerequisite: AIRC 1010 Provides instruction on the installation and service of residential air conditioning systems. Topics include: installation procedures split-systems add-on systems packaged systems system wiring control circuits and safety. |
4 |
AIRC 1070Gas Heat
Prerequisite: AIRC 1030 This course introduces principles of combustion and service requirements for gas heating systems. Topics include servicing procedures electrical controls piping gas valves venting code requirements principles of combustion and safety. |
4 |
AIRC 1080Heat Pumps and Related Systems
Prerequisite: AIRC 1010 This course provides instruction on the principles applications and operation of a residential heat pump system. Topics include installation and servicing procedureselectrical components geothermal ground source energy supplies dual fuel valves and troubleshooting techniques. |
4 |
AIRC 1090Troubleshooting Air Cond Syst
Prerequisite: AIRC 1010 This course provides instruction on the troubleshooting and repair of major components of a residential air conditioning system. Topics include troubleshooting techniques electrical controls air flow the refrigeration cycle electrical servicing procedures and safety. |
4 |
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