Commercial Refrigeration, SC

Program Description

The Skills Certificate, Commercial Refrigeration will help prepare students for entry-level positions to install, service, or repair commercial refrigeration systems. Students will gain a basic knowledge of electrical systems and components, schematic reading, and troubleshooting techniques in commercial refrigerations. Students must pass all courses with a score of 70% or higher. This skills certificate will prepare students to take certification exams for HVAC/R Excellence-Electrical and HVAC/R Excellence-Commercial Refrigeration.

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

Recommended Course Schedule

Plan of Study Grid
1st semesterUnits
AC 102 Refrigeration Theory 3
AC 107 Electrical and Controls for HVAC 6
AC 113 Schematic Reading for HVAC/R 3
 Semester Total12
2nd semester
AC 150 Basic Refrigeration Servicing 6
AC 200 Commercial Refrigeration I 6
 Semester Total12
 Total Units24

Program Requirements

Skills Certificates provide training for entry-level positions or career advancement and are designed to 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 are unable to declare intent to complete a skills certificate.) 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.
Certificate Requirements
AC 102Refrigeration Theory3
AC 107Electrical and Controls for HVAC6
AC 113Schematic Reading for HVAC/R3
AC 150Basic Refrigeration Servicing6
AC 200Commercial Refrigeration I6
Total Units24

Program Outcomes

Students completing the certificate will:

PSLO1: Identify, troubleshoot, and repair commercial refrigeration units.

PSLO2: Identify, explain, and apply design techniques to commercial Refrigeration systems.

PSLO3: Identify, explain, and apply service and repair techniques to commercial refrigeration systems.