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2000-2001 Catalog

Construction and Metal Trades
Commercial Heating and Air Conditioning Technology (5604)

Vocational Certificate Program

This program is designed for entry-level job training in the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating fields. Instruction includes the scientific operations and principles of the common types of equipment and the technical skills that are needed to maintain and repair mechanical and electrical systems. The proper use of shop manuals, manufacturers’ manuals and related technical literature is stressed. Employment opportunities are available in the new construction and repair industry and maintenance work in apartment complexes and commercial buildings.

This program provides exit points for those who wish to specialize in a specific area. Students must complete courses required for each individual exit point.

Students enrolled in this program may be required to enroll in basic skills training. This will be determined by their scores on the entry-level test.

Students in this program should be advised by the instructor or the program manager before enrolling in courses. For information call 633-8287.

Course Number and Title
Contact Hours
Professional Courses
*VPI 0100 Reading Skills
*VPI 0200 Mathematical Skills
*VPI 0300 Language Skills
 
ACR 0930 Postsecondary Internship (Optional)
   
ACR 0001 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Theory I
125
ACR 0100 Basic Electricity and Schematics
125
ACR 0002 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Theory II
125
ACR 0621 Applied Heating I
125
ACR 0001L Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Lab I
125
ACR 0002L Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Lab II
125
ACR 0622 Heating Lab
125
ACR 0102 Applied Electricity and Schematics
125
ACR 0576 Load Calculations
116
ACR 0575 Piping
117
ACR 0578 Advanced Refrigeration Controls
117
OR  
ACR 0577 Advanced HVAC Controls  
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS
1,350

*Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses.