Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Diploma

D35100

Official Program Description registered with NC Community College System:

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.

Graduates should be able to assist in the start up, preventive maintenance, service, repair, and/or installation of residential and light commercial systems.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology program, a graduate should be able to:

  • Apply the fundamental and advanced principles of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration technology in troubleshooting, replacing, servicing, installing, and repairing equipment and systems.
  • Recognize and utilize the appropriate tools, test instruments, and equipment to troubleshoot and affect desired results.
  • Determine optimal approaches to ascertain most desired means, methods, and end results in interfacing and interacting with HVACR industry customers.

Diploma Awarded

A diploma in the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology program is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.

Gainful Employment Information

Does Program Lead to Licensure/Certification?   Yes

  • Is Licensure/Certification Required for Employment?   No
  • Name of Licensure/Certification - EPA 608
  • Name of Licensure/Certification Agency - US EPA

Projected Program Cost

Books      $290.00
Equipment/Tools      $250.00
Supplies/Other          $0
Tuition & Fees            $3,061.00
Test Fees          $25.00
Total Program Cost   $3,626.00

 

For More Information

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology program is in the Applied Technology Division. For more information, call (919) 739-6813 or visit us at our Web site at www.waynecc.edu.

 

First Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ACA 111College Student Success
1

1

AHR 110Introduction to Refrigeration
8

5

AHR 111HVACR Electricity
4

3

AHR 113Comfort Cooling
6

4

AHR 160Refrigerant Certification
1

1

BPR 135Schematics & Diagrams
2

2

ENG 102Applied Communications II
3

3

Total Credit Hours:19

Second Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
AHR 112Heating Technology
6

4

AHR 114Heat Pump Technology
6

4

AHR 130HVAC Controls
4

3

AHR 211Residential System Design
4

3

MAT 110Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
4

3

WLD 112Basic Welding Processes
4

2

Total Credit Hours:19

Third Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
AHR 172Heat Pump Lab
3

1

AHR 245Chiller Systems
4

2

AHR 247Atypical Systems
4

2

Total Credit Hours:5

Total Credit Hours: 43