Air Conditioning Technology Diploma Program

ACT2 - 201003

Program Description

The Air Conditioning Technology diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the 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 Specific Information

Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.

Industry Certification Preparation:

Completion of the program requires successful completion of the HVAC Excellence industry certification test(s).

This testing includes a fee.

Program Length & Availability

4 Semesters

Campus Availability: Hall

*This diploma program offers day classes only.

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Must be 16 years of age. 

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.

Curriculum

Basic Skills – Total of 8 Hours

ENGL 1010	Fundamentals of English I	3
EMPL 1000	Interpers Relations/Prof Dev	2
MATH 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	3

Program-Specific Core – Total of 43 Hours

AIRC 1005	Refrigeration Fundamentals	4
AIRC 1010	Refrigeration Prin/Practices	4
AIRC 1020	Refrigeration Sys Components	4
AIRC 1030	HVACR Electrical Fundamentals	4
AIRC 1040	HVACR Electrical Motors	4
AIRC 1050	HVACR Electrical Comp/Controls	4
AIRC 1060	AC System Applic/Installation	4
AIRC 1070	Gas Heat	4
AIRC 1080	Heat Pumps/Related Systems	4
AIRC 1090	Troubleshooting AC Systems	4

Occupational-Related Elective – Choose 3 Hours

COMP 1000	Intro to Computer Literacy	3
AIRC 2500	HVACR Internship-Practicum	4

*Advisor may approve alternative elective based upon individual request.

Total Credit Hours: 51

Graduation Plan

Semester One

ENGL 1010	Fundamentals of English I	3
COMP 1000	Intro to Computer Literacy	3
MATH 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	3
AIRC 1030	HVACR Electrical Fundamentals	4
Total Credit Hours:		13

ENGL 1010 and MATH 1012: Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor

COMP 1000: Regular Admission means that a student has met all admissions requirements and that the student does not require any learning support classes

AIRC 1030 - Co-req:  AIRC 1040, AIRC 1050, AIRC 1070

Semester Two

AIRC 1040	HVACR Electrical Motors	4
AIRC 1050	HVACR Electrical Comp/Controls	4
AIRC 1070	Gas Heat	4
EMPL 1000	Interpers Relations/Prof Dev	2
Total Credit Hours:		14

AIRC 1040, AIRC 1050, AIRC 1070 - Co-Req: AIRC 1030

Semester Three

AIRC 1005	Refrigeration Fundamentals	4
AIRC 1010	Refrigeration Prin/Practices	4
AIRC 1020	Refrigeration Sys Components	4
AIRC 1060	AC System Applic/Installation	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

AIRC 1010, and AIRC 1060:- Co-Req: AIRC 1005

AIRC 1020:- Co-Req: AIRC 1010

Semester Four

Apply for Graduation

AIRC 1080	Heat Pumps/Related Systems	4
AIRC 1090	Troubleshooting AC Systems	4
Total Credit Hours:		8

AIRC 1080 and AIRC 1090:- Co-Req: AIRC 1010 + AIRC 1030

Total Credit Hours: 51

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.

Program Accreditation

The Lanier Technical College Air Conditioning Technology program is accredited by HVAC Excellence. The College's accreditation for the Air Conditioning Diploma and both Technical Certificates of Credit was granted in 2016. HVAC Excellence, 1701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20006, Phone [phone].