General Technology - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics, AAS (AAS.GENET.ACRM)

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Associate in Applied Science in General Technology

Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Career Path

60-64 Credit hours

The General Technology degree allows students to become multi-skilled technicians by creating an individualized plan to meet their career goals. Students complete the general education curriculum and coursework in at least two technical areas. The primary technical specialty consists of at least 21 credits from an approved degree, diploma, or technical certificate currently offered by the college. Students also complete a minimum of 12 credits in a secondary path with guidance from their faculty advisor.

This career path prepares students for entry-level residential and light commercial heating and air conditioning positions. Students are taught refrigeration fundamentals, tools and services, gas and electric heat, heat pumps, air conditioning, and basic sheet metal skills for duct fabrication.

Students can earn only one General Technology degree in a single career path.

Related Certificates

The following certificate will be completed as part of the primary technical specialty. Your faculty advisor or success coach can help to tailor your plan.

Air Conditioning - Refrigeration Mechanics Certificate (CAS.AIRCRM)

Part A - General Education Requirements

ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ HUM Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3
REQ MAT Select from
Mathematics/Natural Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ SSC Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ GEN Select from
General Education
(CPT 101 or SPC 209 Recommended) Credit: 3

Total: 15

First Year Experience Requirement

IDS 109 - First Year Experience Seminar Credit: 3 or
EGR 110 - Introduction to Computer Environment Credit: 3

Total: 3

Part B - Primary Technical Specialty Requirements

ACR 106 - Basic Electricity for HVAC-R Credit: 4
ACR 108 - Refrigeration Fundamentals Credit: 3
ACR 109 - Tools and Service Techniques II Credit: 2
ACR 111 - Gas Heating Principles Credit: 3
ACR 120 - Basic Air Conditioning Credit: 4
ACR 150 - Basic Sheet Metal Credit: 2
ACR 210 - Heat Pumps Credit: 4
ACR 224 - Codes and Ordinances Credit: 2
IMT 151 - Piping Systems Credit: 3 and
Select a minimum of two credit hours in an IMT course with faculty advisor approval.

Total: 29

Part C - Secondary Technical Specialty Requirements

Students must complete at least 12 credit hours in a secondary specialty path. Your degree path may require more than 12 credit hours to complete the associate degree. Your academic advisor must approve all secondary studies. Common secondary paths include Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Automotive Technology, Business Administration, Commercial Truck Driving, Electrical Line Worker, Electrician: Automation, Construction and Industrial, Engineering Design Graphics, Industrial Maintenance, Machine Tool Technology, Mechatronics, and Welding Technology.

Total: 13-17

Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.