Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanics, DAS (DAS.ACR 15390)

The Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanics Diploma prepares graduates for jobs installing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Today’s air conditioning systems are highly complex, highly efficient, and must be sized properly. This diploma includes Residential/Commercial Wiring Certificate, the Residential/Commercial Plumbing Certificate and the Residential/Commercial Carpentry Certificate. Students who wish to continue their education in Air Conditioning/Refrigeration beyond this diploma may also pursue an Associate of Science Degree in General Technology with a major in Air Conditioning/Refrigeration, General Technology Specialization, AAS (AAS.GT.GTACR 35318) .

Diploma Requirements

General Education

ECO 101 - Basic Economics Credit Hours: 3
or
PSY 105 - Personal/Interpersonal Psychology Credit Hours: 3
ENG 155 - Communications I Credit Hours: 3
MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 3

Subtotal: 9 Credit Hours

Required Core Subject Areas

ACR 108 - Refrigeration Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3 *
ACR 110 - Heating Fundamentals Credit Hours: 4 *
ACR 120 - Basic Air Conditioning Credit Hours: 4 *
ACR 206 - Advanced Electricity for HVAC/R Credit Hours: 2 *
ACR 210 - Heat Pumps Credit Hours: 4 *
BCT 105 - Tool Use and Safety Credit Hours: 2 *
BCT 221 - Construction Building Code Credit Hours: 3 *

Subtotal: 22 Credit Hours

Other Hours Required for Graduation

COL 101 - College Orientation Credit Hours: 1
ACR 150 - Basic Sheet Metal Credit Hours: 2 *
ACR 220 - Advanced Air Conditioning Credit Hours: 4 *
BCT 111 - Blueprint Reading and Specifications Credit Hours: 3 *
BCT 243 - Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Credit Hours: 3 *
EGR 110 - Introduction to Computer Environment Credit Hours: 3 *

Subtotal: 16 Credit Hours

Completion Plan

First Semester

ACR 206 - Advanced Electricity for HVAC/R Credit Hours: 2 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week FA) *
BCT 105 - Tool Use and Safety Credit Hours: 2 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week FA) *
BCT 111 - Blueprint Reading and Specifications Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week FA) *
COL 101 - College Orientation Credit Hours: 1 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week FA)
ACR 108 - Refrigeration Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week - FA) *
ACR 150 - Basic Sheet Metal Credit Hours: 2 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week FA) *
BCT 221 - Construction Building Code Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week FA) *

Subtotal: 16 Credit Hours

Second Semester

ACR 120 - Basic Air Conditioning Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week SP) *
ECO 101 - Basic Economics Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week SP)
or
PSY 105 - Personal/Interpersonal Psychology Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week SP)
MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week - SP)
ACR 110 - Heating Fundamentals Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week SP) *
ACR 210 - Heat Pumps Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week SP) *

Subtotal: 18 Credit Hours

Third Semester

ACR 220 - Advanced Air Conditioning Credit Hours: 4 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week SU) *
BCT 243 - Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week SU) *
ENG 155 - Communications I Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week SU)
EGR 110 - Introduction to Computer Environment Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 4 week SU) *

Subtotal: 13 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours: 47

*Courses in this program that require a minimum grade of “C.”