Air Conditioning Technology, Diploma

Overview

Offered at the Augusta and Thomson campuses and the Columbia County Center

Entrance Dates:	Fall and Summer: Augusta
	Fall: Thomson and Columbia County Center
Length of Program:	Three Terms
Credit Hours Required for Graduation:	51

Program Description: The Air Conditioning Technology Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the air conditioning industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of air conditioning theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Air Conditioning Technology diploma and have the qualification of an air conditioning technician. High school diploma or GED is required to be admitted to the program.

Employment Opportunities: Since air conditioning has become standard in homes, businesses, and many industries, the need for craftsmen in this field will continue to increase. Many program graduates eventually open their own businesses.

Curriculum Outline

General Core Courses, 8 credits

ENGL 1010	FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH I	3
MATH 1012	FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS	3
EMPL 1000	INTERPERSONAL REL & PROF DEV	2
	OR
PSYC 1010	BASIC PSYCHOLOGY	3

Occupational Courses, 43 credits

AIRC 1005	REFRIGERATION FUNDAMENTALS	4
AIRC 1010	REFRIGERATION PRIN & PRACTICES	4
AIRC 1020	REFRIGERATION SYS COMPONENTS	4
AIRC 1030	HVACR ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS	4
AIRC 1040	HVACR ELECTRIC MOTORS	4
AIRC 1050	HVACR ELECT COMP & CONTRLS	4
AIRC 1060	A/C SYSTEMS APPL & INSTALL	4
AIRC 1070	GAS HEAT	4
AIRC 1080	HEAT PUMPS & RELATED SYSTEMS	4
AIRC 1090	TROUBLESHOOTING A/C SYSTEMS	4
COMP 1000	INTRO TO COMPUTER LITERACY	3

Note:

• A background check and drug screening are routinely required by most employers before students are accepted for employment. For more information concerning field related requirements, contact a Program Advisor for Air Conditioning Technology.
• A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses.

Guided Pathway

You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.

Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.

Augusta Day Program

PROGRAM NAME: Air Conditioning Technology

AWARD: Diploma

CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

AIRC 1005	REFRIGERATION FUNDAMENTALS	4
AIRC 1010	REFRIGERATION PRIN & PRACTICES	4
AIRC 1020	REFRIGERATION SYS COMPONENTS	4
AIRC 1030	HVACR ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS	4
MATH 1012	FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS	3

Year 1 Spring Semester

AIRC 1040	HVACR ELECTRIC MOTORS	4
AIRC 1050	HVACR ELECT COMP & CONTRLS	4
AIRC 1060	A/C SYSTEMS APPL & INSTALL	4
AIRC 1070	GAS HEAT	4
EMPL 1000	INTERPERSONAL REL & PROF DEV	2
	OR
PSYC 1010	BASIC PSYCHOLOGY	3

Year 1 Summer Semester

AIRC 1080	HEAT PUMPS & RELATED SYSTEMS	4
AIRC 1090	TROUBLESHOOTING A/C SYSTEMS	4
ENGL 1010	FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH I	3
COMP 1000	INTRO TO COMPUTER LITERACY	3

 

Augusta Evening Program

PROGRAM NAME: Air Conditioning Technology

AWARD: Diploma

CAMPUS: Augusta Evening Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

AIRC 1005	REFRIGERATION FUNDAMENTALS	4
AIRC 1010	REFRIGERATION PRIN & PRACTICES	4
MATH 1012	FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS	3
COMP 1000	INTRO TO COMPUTER LITERACY	3

Year 1 Spring Semester

AIRC 1020	REFRIGERATION SYS COMPONENTS	4
AIRC 1030	HVACR ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS	4
AIRC 1040	HVACR ELECTRIC MOTORS	4

Year 2 Fall Semester

AIRC 1050	HVACR ELECT COMP & CONTRLS	4
AIRC 1060	A/C SYSTEMS APPL & INSTALL	4
ENGL 1010	FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH I	3
EMPL 1000	INTERPERSONAL REL & PROF DEV	2
	OR
PSYC 1010	BASIC PSYCHOLOGY	3

Year 2 Spring Semester

AIRC 1070	GAS HEAT	4
AIRC 1080	HEAT PUMPS & RELATED SYSTEMS	4
AIRC 1090	TROUBLESHOOTING A/C SYSTEMS	4

 

Grovetown Day Program

PROGRAM NAME: Air Conditioning Technology

AWARD: Diploma

CAMPUS: Grovetown Day Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

AIRC 1005	REFRIGERATION FUNDAMENTALS	4
AIRC 1010	REFRIGERATION PRIN & PRACTICES	4
AIRC 1020	REFRIGERATION SYS COMPONENTS	4
AIRC 1030	HVACR ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS	4
MATH 1012	FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS	3

Year 1 Spring Semester

AIRC 1040	HVACR ELECTRIC MOTORS	4
AIRC 1050	HVACR ELECT COMP & CONTRLS	4
AIRC 1060	A/C SYSTEMS APPL & INSTALL	4
AIRC 1070	GAS HEAT	4
ENGL 1010	FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH I	3

Year 1 Summer Semester

AIRC 1080	HEAT PUMPS & RELATED SYSTEMS	4
AIRC 1090	TROUBLESHOOTING A/C SYSTEMS	4
COMP 1000	INTRO TO COMPUTER LITERACY	3
PSYC 1010	BASIC PSYCHOLOGY	3
	OR
EMPL 1000	INTERPERSONAL REL & PROF DEV	2

 

Thomson Day Program

PROGRAM NAME: Air Conditioning Technology

AWARD: Diploma

CAMPUS: Thomson Day Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

EMPL 1000	INTERPERSONAL REL & PROF DEV	2
	OR
PSYC 1010	BASIC PSYCHOLOGY	3
COMP 1000	INTRO TO COMPUTER LITERACY	3
AIRC 1005	REFRIGERATION FUNDAMENTALS	4
AIRC 1010	REFRIGERATION PRIN & PRACTICES	4

Year 1 Spring Semester

AIRC 1020	REFRIGERATION SYS COMPONENTS	4
AIRC 1030	HVACR ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS	4
AIRC 1040	HVACR ELECTRIC MOTORS	4

Year 1 Summer Semester

AIRC 1050	HVACR ELECT COMP & CONTRLS	4
AIRC 1060	A/C SYSTEMS APPL & INSTALL	4
AIRC 1070	GAS HEAT	4

Year 2 Fall Semester

ENGL 1010	FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH I	3
MATH 1012	FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS	3
AIRC 1080	HEAT PUMPS & RELATED SYSTEMS	4
AIRC 1090	TROUBLESHOOTING A/C SYSTEMS	4