Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology
Curriculum Description
Architecture & Construction Technology
Career Cluster: Architecture and Construction
Pathway: Construction
Program Major Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology
Pathway 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.
Program Major Description N/A
The following represents one way in which the diploma can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success. (CTE-Y D35180P1)
Diploma
D35100 REVISED
NC CIP: 47.0201
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POS Approved: Fall 2014
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHR 110 | Intro to Refrigeration NEW VERSION 2014 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| AHR 111 | HVACR Electricity NEW VERSION 2014 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| AHR 112 | Heating Technology NEW VERSION 2014 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| AHR 160 | Refrigerant Certification | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total: | 7 | 12 | 0 | 13 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHR 113 | Comfort Cooling NEW VERSION 2014 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| AHR 114 | Heat Pump Technology NEW VERSION 2014 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| AHR 130 | HVAC Controls NEW VERSION 2014 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| AHR 210 | Residential Building Code | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ___ ___ | Natural Science/Mathematics Elective | * | * | * | 3 |
| Total: | 7 | 12 | 0 | 16 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHR 211 | Residential System Design NEW VERSION 2014 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| AHR 212 | Advanced Comfort Systems NEW VERSION 2014 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Applied Communications I | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Writing and Inquiry NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 7 | 8 | 0 | 10 | |
Total Credit Hours: 39
Additional Information
Natural Science/Mathematics Elective - Select a course: MAT 110 or MAT 143
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
WBL 111 may be an option. See advisor.
D35100 REVISED