Air Conditioning Technology - Certificate
Additional Expenses: EPA Certification Test fee of $45.00 required. I do understand that there may be course changes with future curriculum revisions that may affect a change in course requirements listed on this sheet.
Domestic Air Conditioner and Furnace Installer
(36 Total Credit Hours)
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACR 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals (first eight weeks) | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 101 Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab (first eight weeks) | 2 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 102 HVAC Electricity (second eight weeks)* | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 103 HVAC Electricity Lab (second eight weeks)* | 2 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 130 Electrical Components | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 131 Electrical Components Lab | 2 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 170 Heat Load/Duct Design | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 250 Cooling and Dehumidification | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 251 Cooling and Dehumidification Lab | 2 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 260 Heating and Humidification | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 262 Heating and Humidification Lab | 2 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 270 Heat Pump Application | 2 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 271 Heat Pump Application Lab | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 290 Journeyman Preparation** | 3 | Spring |
Environmental Control System Service
(25 total credit hours)| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACR 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals (first eight weeks) | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 101 Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab (first eight weeks) | 2 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 102 HVAC Electricity (second eight weeks)* | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 103 HVAC Electricity Lab (second eight weeks)* | 2 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 130 Electrical Components | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 131 Electrical Components Lab | 2 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 250 Cooling and Dehumidification | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 251 Cooling and Dehumidification Lab | 2 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 260 Heating and Humidification | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 262 Heating and Humidification Lab | 2 | Fall/Spring |
Environmental System Repair Helper
(10 credit hours)| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACR 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals (first eight weeks) | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 101 Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab (first eight weeks) | 2 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 102 HVAC Electricity (second eight weeks)* | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 103 HVAC Electricity Lab (second eight weeks)* | 2 | Fall/Spring |
Plumber's Helper
(9 total credit hours)| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLB 100 Basic Theory of Plumbing | 3 | Fall | |
| PLB 105 Plumbing Principles | 3 | Spring | |
| Elective (rec. any ACR or ACR technical elective course) | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| (rec. ISX 101 Intro to Industrial Safety or BAS 120 Personal Finance also be taken) |
Refrigeration Mechanic
(28 total credit hours)| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACR 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals (first eight weeks) | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 101 Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab (first eight weeks) | 2 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 102 HVAC Electricity (second eight weeks)* | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 103 HVAC Electricity Lab (second eight weeks)* | 2 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 130 Electrical Components | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 131 Electrical Components Lab | 2 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 200 Commercial Refrigeration | 3 | Summer | |
| ACR 201 Commercial Refrigeration Lab | 2 | Summer | |
| ACR 210 Ice Machines | 3 | Spring | |
| ACR 250 Cooling and Dehumidification | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| ACR 251 Cooling and Dehumidification Lab | 2 | Fall/Spring |
Notes
- * Comparable Electric Courses: EET 154/155 or (ELT 110 and ELT 114) or IMT 110/111
- **ACR 290 Journeyman Prep is only offered during the Spring semester but should be taken only during third or last semester of program.
- Progression in the program is contingent upon achievement of a grade of C or greater in each technical course and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative GPA or above (on a 4.0 scale).
- At least 25 percent of the approved curriculum for any certificate, diploma or degree must be completed at the student’s home college.
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KCTCS Catalog - Air Conditioning Technology
