Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, AS

Industry and Technology Division
www.elcamino.edu/academics/indtech

The air conditioning and refrigeration program prepares students for employment in the field and provides upgrade opportunities for currently employed personnel. By completing the degree or certificate requirements, the student will gain proficiency in service, troubleshooting, installation, and energy efficient operation of residential, commercial and industrial heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and control systems. Students will learn to read wiring diagram, diagnose control circuits, operate test equipment, and service pneumatic, electric and electronic controls. Competencies will be assessed in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency certificate criteria. Students completing the program may expect to enter industry as an advanced apprentice or entry-level heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and controls technician.

At least 50 percent of the major requirements for the Associate in Science degree must be completed at El Camino College.

For Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/indtech/acr

Required Core:

ACR 5 - Electrical Applications 4 units
ACR 6 - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Control Systems 4 units
ACR 21 - Air Conditioning Fundamentals 4 units
ACR 23 - Commercial Refrigeration Applications 4 units
ACR 25 - Energy Efficient Residential, Commercial and Industrial Air Conditioning 4 units
ACR 27 - Heating Technologies 4 units
ACR 30 - Electric Controls 2 units
ACR 31 - HVAC Electronics 2 units
ACR 34 - HVAC Customer Service and Industry Certifications 1 unit
ACR 61 - Fundamentals of Automation Systems 3 units
ACR 62 - Energy Control and Optimization Systems 4 units

Total Units: 36

Recommended Electives:

ACR 95 - Cooperative Work Experience Education 2-4 units
BUS 15 - Business Mathematics 3 units
CIS 13 - Computer Information Systems 3 units
CTEC 100 - Building Fundamentals 4 units