Air Conditioning Technology, SC

Program Description

The Skills Certificate, Air Conditioning Technology prepares students to install, maintain, service, troubleshoot, and repair critical systems in places such as data processing centers and hospitals. The program enables students to learn how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC equipment for equipment cooling and other related machinery. Instruction includes classroom, laboratory, and hands-on work in the laboratory or in the field. Along with core classes, academic skills in math, science, and human relations are emphasized to help prepare students for challenges commonly found in the workplace.

This program is not eligible for financial aid. However, it may be eligible for scholarship funding if the student is awarded scholarships.

Air Conditioning Career Map

Recommended Course Schedule

Plan of Study Grid
1st semesterUnits
AC 107 Electrical and Controls for HVAC 6
AC 201 HVAC Automatic Controls 3
AC 113 Schematic Reading for HVAC/R 3
 Semester Total12
2nd semester
AC 205 Commercial HVAC 2 3
AC 206 Commercial HVAC Systems 3 3
AC 108 Motors for HVACR 3
 Semester Total9
 Total Units21
1

See approved General Education list for the AAS Degree.

2

 See program recommendations or requirements.

Program Requirements

Skills Certificates can consist of a single course or a short set of courses that provide training for entry-level positions or career advancement. These short-term certificates may also prepare students to take state, national and/or industry-recognized certifications or licensing exams.

Skills certificates are awarded upon completion of coursework and marked on a student's transcripts at the end of the semester. Students cannot declare a skills certificate as one's major. Skills Certificates are not eligible for Financial Aid. 

To earn a skills certificate, students must:

  1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
  2. Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
AC 107Electrical and Controls for HVAC6
AC 201HVAC Automatic Controls3
AC 205Commercial HVAC 23
AC 206Commercial HVAC Systems 33
AC 113Schematic Reading for HVAC/R3
AC 108Motors for HVACR3
Total Units21

Program Outcomes

PSLO1: Incorporate workforce safety principals while performing basic tasks of a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) technician.

PSLO2: Interpret electrical/mechanical schematics on HVAC/R equipment to diagnose mechanical or electrical problems in a residential or light commercial environment.

PSLO3: Diagnose and repair electrical or mechanical problems on commercial air conditioning equipment.