Air Conditioning Technician Assistant (AZ31)

Heating and air conditioning systems control the temperature, humidity, and the total air quality in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. By providing a climate controlled environment, refrigeration systems make it possible to store and transport food, medicine, and other perishable items. Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers, also called technicians, install, n maintain, and repair such systems. Because heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems often are referred to as HVACR systems, these workers also may be called HVACR technicians

Employment Opportunities

Heating and air conditioning systems control the temperature, humidity, and the total air quality in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. By providing a climate controlled environment, refrigeration systems make it possible to store and transport food, medicine, and other perishable items. Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers, also called technicians, install, n maintain, and repair such systems. Because heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems often are referred to as HVACR systems, these workers also may be called HVACR technicians

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 55 60 34 NA
Accuplacer (Next Gen) 224 236 229 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

Curriculum

This certificate will require 3 classes for a total of 12 credit hours. 

Program Courses

Occupational Courses (12 Credit Hours)

AIRC 1005Refrigeration Fundamentals

4

AIRC 1010RefrigeratioPrinciple&Practice

4

AIRC 1020Refrigeration Syst Components

4

Program Costs

Tuition/Fees: $2,053

Books/Supplies: $350

Liability Insurance: $10 per fiscal year

(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)