Trade & Industry
At a Glance
- Emphasizes a combination of light air conditioning theory and practical application necessary for employment.
- Program length is two quarters if full time.
Light Commercial Air Conditioning Specialist
DESCRIPTION:
The Light Commercial Air Conditioning Specialist Program is a sequence of courses that prepares diploma or degree graduates or air conditioning technicians for careers in the light commercial air conditioning industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of air conditioning theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Light Commercial Air Conditioning Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Light commercial air conditioning technician
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:
Attainment 18 years of age; achievement of minimum scores in reading, English, and math on entrance exams; applicants must have completed the diploma or degree program or have three years experience in the field with instructor's permission.
PROGRAM COSTS: (Program costs are estimates and are subject to change)
Application fee: $15; Tuition: $1,484; Fees: $162; Books & Supplies: $340; Total Program Costs: $2,001
PROGRAM LENGTH:
Two quarters if full time.
Program Requirements
Continues in-depth instruction on components and functions of air conditioning systems with emphasis on design and application of light commercial air conditioning systems. Topics include: refrigeration piping, hydronic piping, pump sizing, commercial load design, air flow, codes, and safety.
Emphasizes the study of complex control systems on light commercial air conditioning systems. Topics include: pneumatic controls, electronic controls, electrical controls, mechanical controls, and safety.
Provides in-depth study of the operation of light commercial air conditioning systems. Topics include: boiler operations, refrigeration components, energy management, codes, and safety.
Provides students with occupation-based instruction that applies learned skills to actual work experiences. Topics include: application of commercial refrigeration knowledge and skills, appropriate employability skills, problem solving, adaptability to job equipment and technology, progressive productivity, and acceptable job performance. The Light Commercial Air Conditioning Internship/Practicum is implemented through student internship in an approved occupational setting or through student work in an occupational practicum. Written individualized training plans, written performance evaluations, and required integrative experiences are used to implement this course.
