Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology Certificate

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Certificate
Technology Division

Program Code: ACHR1

Gainful Employment Disclosure Data

Office: Regional Technology Center M-TEC RTC2700

Phone: (810) 762-0500

The Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Installation Program is designed to provide entry level knowledge and skills for employment in the heating, cooling and refrigeration industry. Rising fuel costs and the prospect of energy shortages have placed increased demands for service on the industry. Employment forecasts indicate an expansion of career opportunities in the future. Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to demonstrate a level of competency in sizing and selecting air conditioning and heating equipment, calculating building heating loads, performing the basic mechanical tasks necessary to install and test air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment.

Occupational Specialty Courses

Group Total: Credits 28 / 36 Contact Hours

Related Requirement Courses

Select 5 credits from the following

CADD-110 Architectural Blueprint Reading w/CADD
COMG-153 Computers-A Practical Approach
ACHR-147 Refrigerant Handling
WELD-143 Welding Processes
TECH-100 Communication Skills for Technology
Any 200 level ACHR course Credits 3-6 / 4-8 Contact Hours

Group Total: Credits 5 / 5-7 Contact Hours

Program Total: Credits 33 / 41-43 Contact Hours

Notes:

All course and degree requirements must be met
15 credits minimum must be earned at MCC
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0