ACT2 Air Conditioning Technology, Diploma

Offered at the Griffin Campus

Program Entrance Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program: 3 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 51

Program Description

The Air Conditioning Technology diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of air conditioning theory and practical applications necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Air Conditioning Technology diploma and have the qualifications of an air conditioning technician.

Admission Requirements

  • Submit completed application and application fee
  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
  • Meet assessment requirements

Additional Costs

Approximate additional costs other than tuition, fees, and textbooks

Tools $500 and up
Equipment/supplies $70 and up

 

Other required expenses for industry exams

EPA 608 Certification $25 (Must be achieved before or during AIRC 1060)
HVAC Excellence competency/work ready/exit exam (AIRC 1030) in HVACR Electrical $15
HVAC Excellence competency/work ready/exit exam (AIRC 1070) in Gas Heat   $15 
HVAC Excellence competency/work ready/exit exam (AIRC 1090) in Air Conditioning Troubleshooting  $15

The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.

Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.

Contact Us

Julio Pinero

Email: julio.pinero@sctech.edu

Phone: (770) 467-6052

 

Program Courses

First Term

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

AIRC 1005Refrigeration Fundamentals

4

AIRC 1010Refrigeration Principles and Practices

4

AIRC 1020Refrigeration Systems Components

4

Second Term

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

AIRC 1030HVACR Electrical Fundamentals

4

AIRC 1040HVACR Electrical Motors

4

AIRC 1050HVACR Electrical Components and Controls

4

Choose One: (Required)

COLL 1500Student Success

3

OR

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Third Term

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2

AIRC 1060Air Conditioning Systems Application and Installation

4

AIRC 1070Gas Heat

4

AIRC 1080Heat Pumps and Related Systems

4

AIRC 1090Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems

4