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Air Conditioning Repair Specialist - ACY1

Offered at the Following Campuses

Valdosta Campus
Coffee Campus

Program Overview

The Air Conditioning Repair Specialist TCC is a series of courses designed to prepare students for positions in the maintenance and repair of air conditioning systems. A combination of theory and practical application provide for the necessary skills to support industry requirements.

Entrance Requirements

*Submit a completed application and application fee;

*Be at least 16 years of age;

*Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;

*Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;

*Present acceptable SAT, ACT, or CPE scores taken within the last 60 months, or acceptable COMPASS or ASSET scores taken within the last 60 months. Documentation on a college transcript of successful completion of appropriate courses from a regionally accredited college or university may be accepted in lieu of test scores.

Course Overview

Credit Hours

Program Required Pre-Requisite (4 hours)

AIRC

1010

Refrigeration Principles and Practices

Prereqs: None

Coreqs: AIRC 1005

This course introduces the student to basic refrigeration system principles and practices, and the major component parts of the refrigeration system. Topics include refrigeration tools, piping practices, service valves, leak testing, refrigerant recovery, recycling, and reclamation, evacuation, charging, and safety.

Occupational Courses (20 hours)

AIRC

1005

Refrigeration Fundamentals

Prereqs: Provisional Admission

Coreqs: None

Introduces the basic concepts, theories, and safety regulations and procedures of refrigeration. Topics include an introduction to OSHA, safety, first aid, laws of thermodynamics, pressure and temperature relationships, heat transfer, the refrigerant cycle, refrigerant identification, and types of AC systems.

AIRC

1030

HVACR Electrical Fundamentals

Prereqs: Provisional Admission

Coreqs: None

This course provides an introduction to fundamental electrical concepts and theories as applied to the air conditioning industry. Topics include AC and DC theory, electric meters, electrical diagrams, distribution systems, electrical panels, voltage circuits, code requirements, and safety.

AIRC

1040

HVACR Electrical Motors

Prereqs: None

Coreqs: AIRC 1030 or IDFC 1011

This course provides the student with the skills and knowledge necessary for application and service of electric motors commonly used by the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Topics include diagnostic techniques, capacitors, installation procedures, types of electric motors, electric motor service, and safety.

AIRC

1070

Gas Heat

Prereqs: AIRC 1030 or IDFC 1011

Coreqs: None

This course introduces principles of combustion and service requirements for gas heating systems. Topics include servicing procedures, electrical controls, piping, gas valves, venting, code requirements, principles of combustion, and safety.

AIRC

1080

Heat Pumps and Related Systems

Prereqs: AIRC 1010 and (AIRC 1030 or IDFC 1011)

Coreqs: None

This course provides instruction on the principles, applications, and operation of a residential heat pump system. Topics include installation and servicing procedures, electrical components, geothermal ground source energy supplies, dual fuel, valves, and troubleshooting techniques.

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