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Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology

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What You’ll Learn

The ACHR program provides the knowledge, skills, and training needed to  install, service, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain heating and cooling systems, equipment, and components. Earning credentials shows an understanding of fundamental concepts and also that you are a knowledgeable and responsible person in both residential and commercial systems.

Length: 6 Semesters

Credits to Graduate: 63

Locations: Lee

Curriculum Guide

This program introduces the basics of residential air conditioning and heat fundamentals. 
 

Length: 4 Semesters

Credits to Graduate: 38

Locations: Lee

Curriculum Guide

This program introduces the basic refrigeration process used in both electrical and mechanical refrigeration and air conditioning systems processes.

Length: 2 Semesters

Credits to Graduate: 12

Locations: Lee

Curriculum Guide

This program covers the principles of heat as air and water source concepts of conventional residential heating and cooling system design.

Length: 4 Semesters

Credits to Graduate: 12

Locations: Lee

Curriculum Guide

This program introduces the common electronic control components in HVACR systems and covers the maintenance and servicing of HVAC equipment.

Length: 4 Semesters

Credits to Graduate: 18

Locations: Lee

Curriculum Guide

Why Study Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology at CCCC?

Enjoy Hands-On Work and Problem Solving

Areas you will study and learn to troubleshoot are: heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) unit maintenance, domestic appliances, basics of electricity, HVAC system installation, air quality issues, residential systems, and commercial and industrial refrigeration units.
 

Non-Industry Related Education

Students learn communication skills to explain technical problems to their non-technical customers. 
 

Low Teacher-to-Student Ratio

With a 12:1 teacher-to-student ratio, students benefit from focused lecture and lab time, gaining a deeper understanding through both academic learning and hands-on experience.

 

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Careers

Graduates qualify for employment as HVAC technicians, installers, and mechanics.

Specific Careers:
 

  • HVAC Project Manager
  • HVAC Sales Representative
  • HVAC Commercial Mechanic 
  • HVAC Engineer
  • HVAC Design Engineer
  • HVAC Estimator
  • HVAC Residential Service Technician
     

Program Contact

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    Tracy Warren

    Lead A/C, Heating, Refrigeration and Welding Instructor
    Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology

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Transfer Programs

Credits from select courses within the program may transfer to four-year colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis.

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