Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology

• Diploma in Air Conditioning, Heating and  Refrigeration Technology– D35100 
• Certificate in Introduction to Heating and Refrigeration Certificate – C35100IN
• Certificate in Air Conditioning Installation and Maintenance – C35100IM
• Certificate in Air Conditioning Control Systems – C35100CT

Career 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.

Gainful Employment Disclosure

Career Information

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 Plants

 Program Requirements

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology  Diploma is a 46-credit hour program. There is a basic core of 34 credit hours. The program also consists of 12 general education credit hours and six credit hours of additional track courses.

Helpful Personal Attributes

Highly motivated to work with industry, a strong sense of ethical behavior, ability to work well with others and effective oral, written and communication skills, enjoy problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Program Contact

If you would like additional information about the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Diploma or Certificate Programs, contact Cliff Smith, Instructor, at 910-272-3473, email wsmith@robeson.edu or Harvey Strong, Program Director, at 910-272-3472, email hstrong@robeson.edu .