Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology
HVAC…. It’s High Tech with a Big Paycheck!
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.
Career Options
Graduates should qualify for entry-level employment in several areas of the HVACR field. Let us help you prepare for a career in:
- HVACR Contractors
- Educational Institutions
- Industries Facilities Maintenance
- Supermarkets
Retail Business starting salary about $12.00/hour up to $20.00 plus/hour with experience. The following is a list of local employers in the field of Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology:
- Public Schools of Robeson County
- Public Schools of North Carolina
- Industrial Facilities Maintenance
- Supermarkets
- Retail Businesses
- Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors
- Refrigeration Contractors
- Department of Corrections
- Cold Storage Warehouses
- Food Processing Plant
Essential Skills
- Highly motivated to work with industry
- Strong sense of ethical behavior
- Ability to work well with others
- Effective oral, written, and communication skills
- Enjoy problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Associate Degree in Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology, AAS
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.
Admission Requirements and Special Conditions
A high school diploma (or equivalent), satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent), and a minimum GPA in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre-college courses to prepare students for the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology curriculum.
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The Associate Degree in Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology AAS Degree is a 71-credit-hour program.
Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Diploma
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.
Admission Requirements and Special Conditions
A high school diploma (or equivalent), satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent), and a minimum GPA in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre-college courses to prepare students for the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology curriculum.
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The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Diploma is a 46-credit-hour program.
Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Introduction Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Certificate
This certificate program is designed to provide individuals with entry-level competencies in the operation of heating, refrigeration, and HVAC-R systems.
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The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Introduction Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Certificate is a 12-credit-hour program.
Air Conditioning Installation and Maintenance Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Certificate
This certificate program is designed to provide individuals with entry-level competencies in mechanical refrigeration, heating, and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety.
Certificate graduates should be able to assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of residential heating and air conditioning equipment.
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The Air Conditioning Installation and Maintenance Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Certificate is a 13-credit-hour program.
Air Conditioning Control Systems Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Certificate
This certificate program is designed to provide individuals with mid-level competencies in mechanical refrigeration, heating theory, electricity, controls, and safety services.
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Air Conditioning Control Systems Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Certificate is a 14-credit-hour program.
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