Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology

Associate in Applied Science Degree

School of Technology and Applied Sciences
Oak Creek Campus
Program Code: 10-601-1
(Official WTCS title: Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology)
For Information:
Oak Creek Campus, 414-571-4500
Overview This is an associate degree program directed at meeting the need for technically trained personnel in
sales, system design and layout, and supervision of equipment installation, maintenance and servicing. The program
provides the necessary background in mathematics, drafting, electricity and thermodynamics.
You should have a high mechanical aptitude and be able to work in enclosed areas. People skills, manual dexterity,
and the ability to analyze equipment operation are also important for this field. You may take portions of the technical
course HVAC2-116 Refrigeration 2 off campus for co-op credit if employment opportunities arise and the employer
and instructor agree.
Career Outlook There is a constant demand for comfort systems, and trained air conditioning and refrigeration
technicians are sought to operate and maintain these systems. As a graduate of this program, you may wish to
pursue a four-year degree in HVAC engineering, or become an apprentice in the refrigeration or HVAC fields.
Program Learning Outcomes Employers will expect graduates to:

Read construction and mechanical drawings

Know about air conditioning system operations

Understand pneumatic and electrical control systems

Troubleshoot refrigeration and air conditioning systems

Complete layout drawings for HVAC systems

Preparation for Admission The following are required for admission to the program:

A high school diploma or GED

Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through an admissions assessment

One year of high school-level algebra

In addition, high school courses in mechanical drafting and electricity are desirable.
Possible Careers:
Air Conditioning Technician
Refrigeration Technicians
Sales Representative
System Design Technician

System Designer
System Supervisor
Related Programs:
Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Appliance Technician
Preparatory Plumbing
Start Dates: August/January
This program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Curriculum effective 2014-15.

TECHNICAL STUDIES

Credits

( ) = Semester Order for Full-Time Students

(1 HVAC2-109
)

Introduction to the HVAC Industry

(1 HVAC2-110
)

Air Conditioning Fundamentals

(1 HVAC2-113
)

Electrical Fundamentals

(1 HVAC2-132
)

Architectural and Mechanical Fundamentals

(2 HVAC2-114
)

Electrical Controls and Systems

(2 HVAC2-115
)

Refrigeration 1

(2 HVAC2-120
)

Heating Systems 1

(2 WELDTC-144
)

Welding Fundamentals for HVAC

(3 HVAC2-116
)

Refrigeration 2

(3 HVAC2-121
)

Heating Systems 2

(3 HVAC2-146
)

Digital Energy Management Systems

(4 HVAC2-125
)

Control Application and Circuits

(4 HVAC2-126
)

Air Conditioning Systems

(4 HVAC2-144
)

Servicing and Troubleshooting Refrigeration and Air

Conditioning

Economics

GENERAL STUDIES
ECON-195

(or) Any 200-series ECON course

ENG-151 and

Communication Skills 1

ENG-152

Communication Skills 2

(or) ENG-201 and any 200-series ENG or SPEECH course

MATH-113

College Technical Mathematics 1A

(or) Any 200-series MATH course

NATSCI-169

Energy in Nature, Technology and Society

(or) Any 200-series NATSCI course

PSYCH-199

Psychology of Human Relations

(or) Any 200-series PSYCH course

SOCSCI-197

Contemporary American Society

(or) Any 200-series HIST or SOCSCI course

ELECTIVES

Suggested Electives: Three Credits Needed

MATH-114

College Technical Mathematics 1B

PHYED-210

An Active Approach to Wellness and Fitness

WELDTC-101

Welding Theory 1

TOTAL CREDITS: 69
Prerequisite required.