AC, Heating and Refrigeration
Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration (HVAC) topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety.
The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology program provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light HVAC commercial systems.
Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety. The diploma program covers air conditioning, furnaces, heat pumps, tools and instruments. In addition, the program covers residential building codes, residential system sizing, and advanced comfort systems.
Diploma graduates should be able to assist in the start-up, preventive maintenance, service, repair, and/or demonstrate an understanding of system selection and balance and advanced systems.
The diploma is awarded graduates of this curriculum.
Program Information
Program Options
Program Options
- Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology, AAS
- Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Diploma
- Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Certificate
- Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Pathway Certificate
Please see the catalog for more information about the degree option in this curriculum.
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Career Outlook
AC, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology: Career Outlook
Contact Information
HVAC Director
Industrial Technologies
Email:
Scott Wilson
Phone: 828-327-7000
x4237
Office Number: WSC 1035
Dean
The School of Career and Technical Education
Email:
Aden Cranford
Phone: 828-327-7000
x4575
Office Number: WSC 1011