Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Diploma (D35100)
The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety. The diploma program covers air conditioning, furnaces, heat pumps, tools, and instruments. In addition, the program covers residential building codes, residential system sizing, and advanced comfort systems. Diploma graduates may be able to assist in the start-up, preventive maintenance, service, repair, and/or installation of residential and light commercial systems. Diploma graduates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of system selection and balance, and advanced systems.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
Major Electives: Select 4-5 hours
| AHR 115 | Refrigeration Systems |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| AHR 120 | HVACR Maintenance |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| BAT 111 | Building Automation Systems |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| BAT 251 | Building Automation Controls |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| WBL 112 | Work-Based Learning I |
0
|
20
| 2 |
Total Major Hours: 30-31
General Education Courses
Communications: Select One
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | (COM 110 or higher) | | | |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
General Education: Select One
Total General Education Hours: 6-7
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 36-38
Suggested Sequence of Courses - Day Sequence
Fall Semester
| AHR 110 | Intro to Refrigeration |
2
|
6
| 5 |
| AHR 113 | Comfort Cooling |
2
|
4
| 4 |
| AHR 211 | Residential System Design |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| ELC 111 | Intro to Electricity |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Communications Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-2
|
3-20
| 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
11-13
|
17-34
| 20 |
Spring Semester
| AHR 112 | Heating Technology |
2
|
4
| 4 |
| AHR 114 | Heat Pump Technology |
2
|
4
| 4 |
| AHR 130 | HVAC Controls |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | General Education Course* |
3
|
0-2
| 3-4 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-2
|
3-20
| 2-3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
9-11
|
13-32
| 16-18 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 36-38
Suggested Sequence of Courses - Night Sequence
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| AHR 110 | Intro to Refrigeration |
2
|
6
| 5 |
| ELC 111 | Intro to Electricity |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-2
|
3-20
| 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
4-6
|
11-28
| 10 |
Spring Semester
| AHR 113 | Comfort Cooling |
2
|
4
| 4 |
| AHR 130 | HVAC Controls |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-2
|
3-20
| 2-3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
4-6
|
9-26
| 9-10 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| AHR 112 | Heating Technology |
2
|
4
| 4 |
| | General Education Course* |
3
|
0-2
| 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
5
|
4-6
| 7-8 |
Spring Semester
| AHR 114 | Heat Pump Technology |
2
|
4
| 4 |
| AHR 211 | Residential System Design |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Communications Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
7
|
6
| 10 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 36-38