Installing and servicing heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment is the focus of this program. Academic courses, theory courses, and laboratory experiences are designed to promote success in the air conditioning field.
An Associate of Applied Science degree is available through General Occupational/Technical Studies.
Diploma
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HEATING, VENTILATION, AND
AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC
REQUIRED COURSES
ACR 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals 3
ACR 101 Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab 2
ACR 102 HVAC Electricity 3
ACR 103 HVAC Electricity Lab OR 1
Elective (Technical) (3)
ACR 130 Electrical Components 3
ACR 131 Electrical Components Lab 2
ACR 170 Heat Load/Duct Design 3
ACR 250 Cooling and Dehumidification 3
ACR 251 Cooling and Dehumidification Lab 2
ACR 260 Heating and Humidification 3
ACR 261 Heating and Humidification Lab 2
ACR 270 Heat Pump Application 3
ACR 271 Heat Pump Application Lab 2
ACR 290 Journeyman Preparation 3
ACR 299 Cooperative Education Program 2
CPU 100 Introduction to Computers 3
MTH 110 Applied Mathematics* 3 OR
EFM 100 Personal Financial Management (3)
WPP 200 Workplace Principles 3 OR
EFM 100 Personal Financial Management (3)
Electives (Technical) 8
Total Credits 54-56 hours
*Curriculum committee in process of changing mathematics requirement.
Certificates
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM SERVICER
REQUIRED COURSES
ACR 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals 3
ACR 101 Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab 2
ACR 102 HVAC Electricity 3
ACR 103 HVAC Electricity Lab 1 OR
Elective (Technical) (3)
ACR 130 Electrical Components 3
ACR 131 Electrical Components Lab 2
ACR 250 Cooling and Dehumidification 3
ACR 251 Cooling and Dehumidification Lab 2
ACR 260 Heating and Humidification 3
ACR 261 Heating and Humidification Lab 2
Total Credits 24-26 hours
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM REPAIR HELPER
REQUIRED COURSES
ACR 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals 3
ACR 101 Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab 2
ACR 102 HVAC Electricity 3
ACR 103 HVAC Electricity Lab 1 OR
ACR 130 Electrical Components (3) AND
ACR 131 Electrical Components Lab (2)
Total Credits 9-13 hours
DOMESTIC AIR CONDITIONER AND FURNACE INSTALLER
REQUIRED COURSES
ACR 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals 3
ACR 101 Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab 2
ACR 102 HVAC Electricity 3
ACR 103 HVAC Electricity Lab 1 OR
Elective (Technical) (3)
ACR 130 Electrical Components 3
ACR 131 Electrical Components Lab 2
ACR 170 Heat Load/Duct Design 3
ACR 250 Cooling and Dehumidification 3
ACR 251 Cooling and Dehumidification Lab 2
ACR 260 Heating and Humidification 3
ACR 261 Heating and Humidification Lab 2
ACR 270 Heat Pump Application 3
ACR 271 Heat Pump Application Lab 2
ACR 290 Journeyman Preparation 3
Total Credits 35-37 hours
REFRIGERATION MECHANIC
REQUIRED COURSES
ACR 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals 3
ACR 101 Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab 2
ACR 102 HVAC Electricity 3
ACR 103 HVAC Electricity Lab 1 OR
Elective (Technical) (3)
ACR 130 Electrical Components 3
ACR 131 Electrical Components Lab 2
ACR 200 Commercial Refrigeration 3
ACR 201 Commercial Refrigeration Lab 2
ACR 210 Ice Machines 3
ACR 250 Cooling and Dehumidification 3
ACR 251 Cooling and Dehumidification Lab 2
Total Credits 27-29 hours
This field consists of installing, servicing, and repairing environmental control systems in residences, department stores, office buildings, and commercial establishments.
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Curriculum in the KCTCS system is constantly being reviewed, improved and updated to ensure quality and relevance. Exact course requirements will be provided by a program advisor at an advising session or upon enrollment. Courses listed in this document are representative, but not binding on Gateway Community and Technical College.
