Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Certificate

Certificate

This program is intended to prepare students for jobs in the air conditioning and refrigeration field. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is prepared for full-time employment. The occupational objectives include service, maintenance, repair, and installation of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

Credit for Prior Learning: Students in this program may be eligible for credit for prior learning and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the program head.

Course Curriculum

Below is a table that shows the courses needed to satisfy this program. Please speak with an advisor to ensure you meet your program requirements.

One Year			Credits
1st Semester
AIR	111	Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Controls I	3
AIR	121	Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I	4
AIR	154	Heating Systems I	4
AIR	276	Refrigerant Usage EPA Certification	1
ENG	111	College Composition I	3
SDV	100	College Success Skills	1
Total			16
2nd Semester
AIR	122	Air Conditioning and Refrigeration II	4
AIR	134	Circuits and Controls I	3
AIR	213	Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Controls III	4
Choose One
PHY	100	Elements of Physics	4
MTH	111	Basic Technical Mathematics	3
¹		Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective	3
Total			17-18
Total credits for the Certificate = 33-34

One Year	Credits
1st Semester
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Controls I AIR 111	3
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I AIR 121	4
Heating Systems I AIR 154	4
Refrigerant Usage EPA Certification AIR 276	1
College Composition I ENG 111	3
College Success Skills SDV 100	1
Total	16
2nd Semester
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration II AIR 122	4
Circuits and Controls I AIR 134	3
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Controls III AIR 213	4
Choose One
Elements of Physics PHY 100	4
Basic Technical Mathematics MTH 111	3
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective ¹	3
Total	17-18
Total credits for the Certificate = 33-34

¹ See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives. Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

Join Our Community

Starting at NOVA is a smart decision. Both traditional and non-traditional learners can select from a wide variety of offerings. Get in touch today.

*Indicates Required Field