Program Descriptions
         
 
Air Conditioning Technology Department Programs
  1. Air Conditioning Technology Diploma
  2. Air Conditioning Technician's Assistant Certificate
  3. Air Conditioning Electrical Technician Certificate


Air Conditioning Technology 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 qualifications to be employed as air conditioning technicians. This program is offered by the Air Conditioning Technology (ACT) department.

Availibility
Students are accepted every quarter based on course and space availability. This program offers day and evening classes at the Oakwood Campus.
Requirements
  • Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.

  • High school diploma or GED is required prior to graduation.
    Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.

  • Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
    All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission.



  • Curriculum
    General Core CoursesCredit
    Hours
    Textbooks
    EMP 1000Interpersonal Rel/Prof. Dev.3View
    ENG 1010Fundamentals Of English I5View
    MAT 1012Foundations Of Mathematics5View
    Occupational CoursesCredit
    Hours
    Textbooks
    ACT 100Refrigeration Fundamentals4View
    ACT 101Principles/Practices Of Refrig7View
    ACT 102Refrigeration Systems Componen7View
    ACT 103Electrical Fundamentals7View
    ACT 104Electric Motors4View
    ACT 105Electrical Components5View
    ACT 106Elec Control Systems & Install4View
    ACT 107Air Conditioning Principles8View
    ACT 108A/C Systems & Installation3View
    ACT 109Troubleshooting A/C Systems7View
    ACT 110Gas Heating Systems5View
    ACT 111Heat Pumps & Related Systems6View
    IFC 100Industrial Safety Procedures2View
    SCT 100Introduction To Computers3View
    Credit Hours Required For Graduation85
     
     




    Air Conditioning Technician's Assistant Certificate
    The Air Conditioning Techician's Assistant certificate of credit program prepares individuals to work in entry-level positions in the Air Conditioning and Maintenance fields. Program graduates will receive an Air Conditioning Technician's Assistant certificate of credit. This program is offered by the Air Conditioning Technology (ACT) department.

    Availibility
    Students are accepted every quarter based on course and space availability. This program offers day and evening classes at the Oakwood Campus.
    Requirements
  • Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.


  • Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
    All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission.



  • Curriculum
    Occupational CoursesCredit
    Hours
    Textbooks
    ACT 100Refrigeration Fundamentals4View
    ACT 101Principles/Practices Of Refrig7View
    ACT 102Refrigeration Systems Componen7View
    Credit Hours Required For Graduation18
     
     




    Air Conditioning Electrical Technician Certificate
    The Air Conditioning Electrical Technician program prepares students in the air conditioning area of study to acquire competencies in electricity related to installation, service, and maintenance of electrical systems. Program graduates will receive an Air Conditioning Electrical Technician's certificate of credit. This program is offered by the Air Conditioning Technology (ACT) department.

    Availibility
    Students are accepted every quarter based on course and space availability. This program offers day and evening classes at the Oakwood Campus.
    Requirements
  • Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.

  • High school diploma or GED is required prior to graduation.
    Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.

  • Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
    All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission.



  • Curriculum
    Occupational CoursesCredit
    Hours
    Textbooks
    ACT 103Electrical Fundamentals7View
    ACT 104Electric Motors4View
    ACT 105Electrical Components5View
    ACT 106Elec Control Systems & Install4View
    Credit Hours Required For Graduation20