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 Businessestarting 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.

Find more information about the program: https://catalog.robeson.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=862

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.

Find more information about the program: https://catalog.robeson.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=639&returnto=507

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 electricity.

Find more information about the program: https://catalog.robeson.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=700&returnto=507

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 installation, maintenance and repair of residential heating and air conditioning equipment.

Find more information about the program: https://catalog.robeson.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=637&returnto=507

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.

Find more information about the program: https://catalog.robeson.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=636&returnto=507

Air Conditioning Control Systems Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Certificate is a 14 credit hour program.

Levinson, Michael

Electrical Systems Program Director | Building – 9
Email: mlevinson@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3471

Bryant, Timothy

HVAC Program Director | Building – 9
Email: tbryant@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3473