Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Certificate of Achievement
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Certificate of Achievement
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Program provides occupational training to prepare students for jobs in the HVAC/R industry, including the green economy sector (energy auditing). The program also provides valuable skill enhancement training to existing HVAC/R technicians who desire to expand and update their knowledge and skills to advance in the industry. Students in the program learn the theoretical, technical, and problem-solving skills essential for employment and advancement in the HVAC/R industry.
Students completing the program can seek employment as HVAC/R technicians, sales and consulting specialists, equipment and system installers, operations and maintenance technicians, building engineers, controls technicians, and energy auditing specialists. As a CTE program with an industry advisory council that meets annually and communicates regularly, we have developed an educational partnership with the area HVAC/R industry and we are meeting a defined need to provide qualified HVAC/R technicians and energy auditors to HVAC/R businesses that service corporations and homes in Ventura County and beyond.
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
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Required Core Courses | ||
AC R010 | Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | 3 |
AC R010L | Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I Lab | 2 |
AC R011L | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration II Lab | 2 |
AC R020 | Electrical Systems I | 3 |
AC R020L | Electrical Systems I Lab | 2 |
AC R021L | Electrical Systems II Lab | 2 |
AC R030 | Airside Systems | 3 |
AC R030L | Airside Systems Lab | 2 |
AC R040 | Heating and Control Systems | 3 |
AC R040L | Heating and Control Systems Lab | 2 |
AC R050 | Energy Auditing | 3 |
AC R050L | Energy Auditing Lab | 2 |
Total Required Major Units | 29 |
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) testing is available to all students at a discounted rate.
To complete the Certificate of Achievement, students must also meet requirements in scholarship and residency. Refer to Earn a Certificate of Achievement section in this catalog for specific information.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Troubleshoot and perform basic mechanical and electrical service and repairs on air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC) systems.
- Locate and identify applicable codes, licensing requirements and best practices as they relate to the installation of various types of HVAC/R equipment.
- Read, draft and comprehend various construction drawings and electrical schematics used in the HVAC industry.