Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
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Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers, often called HVACR technicians, work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems that control the temperature and air quality in buildings.
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers typically do the following:
- Install, clean, and maintain HVACR systems
- Install electrical components and wiring
- Inspect and test HVACR systems and components
- Discuss system malfunctions with customers
- Repair or replace worn or defective parts
- Recommend maintenance to improve system performance
- Keep records of work performed
Heating and air conditioning systems control the temperature, humidity, and overall air quality in homes, businesses, and other buildings. By providing a climate-controlled environment, refrigeration systems make it possible to store and transport food, medicine, and other perishable items.
Some HVACR technicians specialize in one or more specific aspects of HVACR, such as radiant heating systems, solar panels, testing and balancing, or commercial refrigeration. When installing or repairing air conditioning and refrigeration systems, technicians must follow government regulations regarding the conservation, recovery, and recycling of refrigerants. The regulations include those concerning the proper handling and disposal of fluids and pressurized gases.
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program at Trenholm State Community College is designed to promote and cultivate a high-quality education of the principles involved in the service, maintenance, and installation of HVACR systems.
It is envisioned that through the various courses, students will gain both technical knowledge as well as practical hands-on experience that will aid them to transition into qualified technicians, ready to enter the workforce in the HVACR industry.
Awards Available
Associates Degree
- Associate of Applied Science—A/C & Refrigeration (69 Semester Hours)
- Associate of Applied Science—A/C & Refrigeration – Refrigeration Concentration (60 Semester Hours)
Certificate
- A/C & Refrigeration – Refrigeration Concentration (47 Semester Hours)
Short Term Certificate
- Advanced A/C & Refrigeration (28 Semester Hours)
Curriculum Requirements For Associate Degree
General Education Core Requirements
| Area | Course | Hours Required | Recommended Course(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Written Composition | 3 | ENG 101 |
| II | Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 | MUS 101 |
| III | Natural Sciences and Mathematics | 6-7 | MTH 116 & PHS 112 |
| IV | History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | PSY 200 |
Area V
| Course | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Ori 101 | Orientation to College | 1 |
| ACR 111 | Principles of Refrigeration | 3 |
| ACR 112 | HVAC Service Procedures | 3 |
| ACR 113 | Refrigeration Piping Practices | 3 |
| ACR 121 | Principles of Electricity for HVACR | 3 |
| ACR 122 | HVACR Electrical Circuits | 3 |
| ACR 123 | HVACR Electrical Components | 3 |
| ACR 125 | Fundamentals of Gas & Electrical Heating Systems | 6 |
| ACR 128 | Heat Load Calculations | 3 |
| ACR 132 | Residential Air Conditioning | 3 |
| ACR 147 | Refrigerant Transition and Recovery | 3 |
| ACR 152 | Heat Pump Systems | 6 |
| ACR 193 | Co-op | 1 |
| ACR 205 | System Sizing and Air Distribution | 3 |
| ACR 209 | Commercial A/C Systems | 3 |
| ACR 210 | Troubleshooting HVACR Systems | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL: | 69 | |
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FAQ
Potential Salary Range
The average full-time annual wage for an air conditioning and refrigeration technician is $47,610. These technicians enjoy a variety of employer-sponsored benefits such as health insurance and pension plans. Some employers may also pay for work-related training and provide uniforms, company vans, and tools. Source: Bureau of Labor and Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2018 Survey
Program Contact
Jaime Junco
Program Coordinator
334-420-4276
jjunco@trenholmstate.edu
Heath Flowers
Instructor
334-420-4284
hflowers@trenholmstate.edu
Brian Lewis
Instructor
blewis@trenholmstate.edu
Location
Patterson Site
3920 Troy Hwy,
Montgomery, AL 36116
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