Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Program
Division of Technical Studies
Program Mission
The mission of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program is to provide specialized classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare individuals for employment as entry-level air conditioning and refrigeration technician.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program will be able to:
- Evaluate system performance using pressure and temperature measurements.
- Interpret technical drawings to determine system configuration and sequence of operation.
- Produce system performance analysis and present results.
- Detect faults in an operational system and present solutions.
- Facilitate service requests effectively and efficiently through a commitment to high standards of professionalism.
Student achievement related to Program Learning Outcomes is assessed systematically and results are made available on the Program Review webpage.
Campus/Sites Offered
- Hammond Area Campus (Hammond)
- Lacombe Campus (Lacombe)
- Sullivan Campus (Bogalusa)
Programmatic Accreditation
- HVAC Excellence (Hammond Area Campus, Sullivan Campus)
Technical Diploma in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
The following criteria must be satisfied towards completion of the Technical Diploma in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Required Courses (listed below) | 24 | |
Certificate of Technical Studies Concentration (choose one of three below) | 22 | |
CTS - Commercial A/C | ||
CTS - Residential | ||
CTS - Commercial Refrigeration | ||
Total Hours | 46 |
Course options for completing the Program Core and Certificate of Technical Studies concentrations are listed below.
Required Courses:
Towards completion of the Technical Diploma, the required courses listed below must be completed, along with one of the Certificate of Technical Studies options identified below.
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
HACR 1150 | HVAC Introduction | 3 |
HACR 1160 | Principles of Refrigeration I | 3 |
HACR 1170 | Principles of Refrigeration II | 3 |
HACR 1180 | Principle of Refrigeration III | 3 |
HACR 1210 | Electrical Fundamentals | 3 |
HACR 1220 | Electrical Components | 3 |
HACR 1230 | Electric Motors | 3 |
HACR 1240 | Applied Elec & Troubleshooting | 3 |
Total Hours | 24 |
Certificate of Technical Studies:
Choose one of three Certificate of Technical Studies options listed below towards the completion of the Technical Diploma.
CTS in Commercial A/C:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
HACR 2810 | Commercial Air Conditioning I | 6 |
HACR 2820 | Commercial Air Cond Controls | 7 |
HACR 2830 | Commercial Air Cond II | 6 |
HACR 2997 | Practicum | 3 |
Total Hours | 22 |
-or- CTS in Commercial Refrigeration:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
HACR 2910 | Commercial Refrigeration I | 6 |
HACR 2920 | Commercial Refrig Controls | 7 |
HACR 2930 | Commercial Refrigeration II | 6 |
HACR 2997 | Practicum | 3 |
Total Hours | 22 |
-or- CTS in Residential:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
HACR 1410 | Domestic Refrigeration | 2 |
HACR 1420 | Room Air Conditioners | 2 |
HACR 2510 | Residential Central Air Cond I | 3 |
HACR 2520 | Residential Air Cond II | 2 |
HACR 2530 | Residential System Design | 2 |
HACR 2540 | Residential Heating I | 3 |
HACR 2550 | Residential Heating II | 3 |
HACR 2560 | Residential Heat Pumps | 2 |
HACR 2997 | Practicum | 3 |
Total Hours | 22 |
Additional Exit Points
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies
The highest exit point in the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program is the Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies. To qualify, students must complete the General Education Core and the Technical Diploma (TD) in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. Requirements for exit points and completion are outlined below.
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
General Education Core | 15 | |
Technical Diploma in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | 45 | |
Total Hours | 60 |
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in HVAC Helper I
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
HACR 1150 | HVAC Introduction | 3 |
HACR 1180 | Principle of Refrigeration III | 3 |
Total Hours | 6 |
Special Comments:
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Anticipated program length for the completion of the highest level exit point is 2 years.
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Program requirements must be completed with a programmatic grade point average of 2.0 or higher and grade of "C" or higher in all applicable coursework.
Career Information
Career Opportunities
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