Automotive Climate Control Technician Certificate (AH21)
The Automotive Climate Control Technician certificate provides students with skills for entering the automotive industry as an entry-level climate control technician. Topics covered include basic shop safety, electrical/electronic theory and diagnosis, and the theory, operation, diagnosis and servicing of automotive climate control systems.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the program are prepared for employment as trained technicians with automobile dealers, independent garages, automobile and truck fleet owners, governmental transportation agencies, and similar businesses.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
36 |
30 |
23 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
218 |
222 |
223 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Automotive Climate Control Technician Curriculum
The curriculum for the Automotive Climate Control Technician certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program in the fall or spring semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 14 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 395 contact hours and generally takes 2 semesters to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (14 Credits)
AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020, AUTT 1021 and AUTT 1022: “C” or higher grade is required for these courses.
Program Costs
Tuition/Fees: $1,770
Books/Supplies: $165
Liability Insurance: $10 per fiscal year
Course Supply Fees:
- AUTT 1020 Automotive Electrical Systems: $20
- AUTT 1060 Automotive Climate Control Systems: $30
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)