
Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning
Associate Degree Program
This program offers the opportunity to develop skills leading to the award of an A.A.S. Degree in Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning. The curriculum is designed to provide the student with practical and theoretical knowledge of refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning systems. The technical courses combine classroom theory with practical, hands-on training. Related courses are intended to prepare students for professional and technical career opportunities. The degree is awarded to students who complete all required technical and related courses. Diploma and Certificate options are available.
Offered at the following location(s): Georgetown
What You Can Do
In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:
- Heating and air conditioning systems designer/installer
- Residential heating and air conditioning systems service and maintenance contractor
- Commercial refrigeration systems technician
- Heat pump technician
- Manage HVAC and other energy systems
What You Will Learn
Program Graduate Competencies
The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.
- Demonstrate professional behaviors that satisfy workplace expectations and include adherence to safety and environmental concerns related to the field.
- Service commercial refrigeration and residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVACR) systems, and interpret related electrical wiring diagrams and schematics.
- Apply theories of electricity and high and low voltage controls to the HVACR field.
- Explain scientific principles as they relate to HVACR system operations.
- Safely use tools, instruments, and equipment related to the HVACR industry.
- Explain the principles of operation, service, and repair of residential HVACR and commercial refrigeration systems.
- Identify best practices for proper installation of HVACR equipment and systems.
Core Curriculum Competencies
The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Pathway to Graduation
Semester 1
Number | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
ACR 101 | HVAC Electricity | 5 |
ACR 102 | Fundamentals of Refrigeration | 5 |
MAT 152 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
NRG 101 | Introduction to Energy Management | 3 |
Semester 2
Number | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ACR 104 | Residential Climate Control | 5 |
ACR 120 | Employee Development Seminar | 2 |
ACR 105 | Residential Heating I | 5 |
ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
ACR 114 | EPA Seminar and Exam | 1 |
Semester 3
Number | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ACR 202 | Commercial Refrigeration | 3 |
ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
NRG 111 | Residential/Light Commercial Energy Analysis | 3 |
SOC 103 | Sustainability and Society | 3 |
PSY 100 | Interpersonal Communications and Relations | 3 |
Or | ||
PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
NRG 108 | Safety Basics | 1 |
Semester 4
Number | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ACR 204 | Residential Heating II | 3 |
ACR 115 | Air Distribution and Balancing | 3 |
OAT 152 | Excel | 3 |
ECO 111 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 61 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).
RHAAASRHA
This program is offered at the Georgetown campus.
Kyle Quillen
Department Chair, Instructor, and Program Advisor
kquille3@dtcc.edu
(302) 259-6450
The HVACR program of this institution has been evaluated by the Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA) and meets the standards for HVACR training the following areas:
- Residential A/C and Heating
- Light Commercial A/C and Heating
- Commercial Refrigeration
This program is offered at the Georgetown campus.
This program is offered at the Georgetown campus.