Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (AS Degree S0909)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-03-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (AIRC) Degree Program prepares students for entry-level employment or advancement in the field. The program covers core topics such as mechanical and electrical fundamentals, heat loads, welding, math, codes and standards, and air properties. Hands-on labs provide practical experience with industry systems and equipment. The program is accredited by PAHRA and leads to occupations in design, manufacturing, operation, sales, and more.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (AIRC) Degree Program prepares students for entry-level employment or for advancement of existing skills/knowledge without requiring any prior knowledge or experience. The program covers core topics such as mechanical and electrical fundamentals, heat loads, advanced electrical and mechanical, welding, math, codes and standards, and air properties. Hands-on labs throughout the program expose students to a cross-section of systems and equipment used in the industry. The Program is designed to prepare the student for employment in the broad field of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration and leads to occupations in design, manufacturing, operation, sales, distribution, installation, maintenance, repairs, and controls. There are no prerequisites and/or enrollment limitations. This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Outline:
Required Courses:
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units | |---|---|---| | AIRC 10 | Technical Mathematics in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | 2 | | AIRC 11 | Welding for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | 2 | | AIRC 12 | Air Conditioning Codes and Standards | 3 | | AIRC 20 | Refrigeration Fundamentals | 4 | | AIRC 25 | Electrical Fundamentals for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | 5 | | AIRC 26 | Gas Heating Fundamentals | 2 | | AIRC 30 | Heat Load Calculations and Design | 4 | | AIRC 31 | Commercial Electrical for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | 4 | | AIRC 32A | Air Properties and Measurement | 1.5 | | AIRC 34 | Commercial Systems | 4 |
| Total Units | 31.5 |
Plan of Study Grid:
| Term | Units | Courses | |---|---|---| | Fall Term 1 | 13 | AIRC 11 (Welding for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration), AIRC 20 (Refrigeration Fundamentals), A/AS MATH, ENGL 1A (Freshman Composition) | | Winter Term 1 | 2 | AIRC 10 (Technical Mathematics in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) | | Spring Term 1 | 13 | AIRC 25 (Electrical Fundamentals for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration), AIRC 30 (Heat Load Calculations and Design), SPCH 1A (Public Speaking) | | Summer Term 1 | 2 | AIRC 26 (Gas Heating Fundamentals) | | Fall Term 2 | 14.5 | AIRC 31 (Commercial Electrical for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration), AIRC 32A (Air Properties and Measurement), AA/S ARTS (Area C-1 Arts Course), AA/S HUM (Area C-2 Humanities Course), AA/S LIFE (Area E Lifelong Undrstg Course) | | Winter Term 2 | 3 | AIRC 12 (Air Conditioning Codes and Standards) |
Careers:
The program prepares students for employment in the broad field of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration, leading to occupations in design, manufacturing, operation, sales, distribution, installation, maintenance, repairs, and controls.
Other:
- The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program is accredited by the Partnership for Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA).
- Program Learning Outcomes:
- Properly handle refrigerants based on Section 608 of the clean air act.
- Evaluate, troubleshoot, and modify the electrical, mechanical and air side operation of an air conditioning or refrigeration system.
- Perform a residential heat load calculation, select the equipment, and size the ductwork based on ACCA's Manual J8 and Manual D.
- Select equipment and components for commercial refrigeration systems.
- Faculty Recommendation: GEOL 9-B1Science 1
- Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45
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Entry Requirements:
EU Home Students:
- **An apprentice must be employed in a role that is relevant to the skill, trade, or occupation they are being trained for.
- **As part of their commitment, apprentices must complete at least six hours per week of off-the-job learning activity within their normal contracted working hours, supported by their employer.
- **Applicants must hold a first degree from a recognized institution of higher education or its equivalent in a relevant subject area.
- **Current registration with one of the statutory regulators of health and care professions (i.e. NMC and/or HCPC/GPC) is required.
- **Applicants must have a Grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Mathematics, or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
- **Additionally, international students must meet the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- **Criteria vary depending on your professional body requirements and are subject to change. Your employer will also be required to engage with this additional application process.
