Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology - Comfort Systems
Curriculum Description
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.
Diploma graduates should be able to assist in the start up, preventive maintenance, service, repair, and/or installation of residential and light commercial systems.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Certificate
C35100CS
NC CIP: 47.0201
Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2012
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHR 111 | HVACR Electricity | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| AHR 113 | Comfort Cooling | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| AHR 160 | Refrigerant Certification | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total: | 5 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHR 112 | Heating Technology | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| AHR 114 | Heat Pump Technology | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Total: | 4 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Total Credit Hours: 16
C35100CS