Basic Residential Air Conditioning System Design Certificate Program

BR11 - 201003

Program Description

The Basic Residential Air Conditioning System Design technical certificate is a series of courses designed to prepare students in the fundamentals of air conditioning design. The completion of the program will allow students to enter the field in entry level positions qualified to assist the development of air conditioning systems. 

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability. However, the coursework for this certificate is only offered in Fall Semester.  Students should take all four of the required classes for this program during the Fall Semester.

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

1 Semester

Campus Availability: Hall

*This 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

Program-Specific Core – Total of 16 Hours

AIRC 1005Refrigeration Fundamentals

4

AIRC 1010Refrigeration Prin/Practices

4

AIRC 1020Refrigeration Sys Components

4

AIRC 1060AC System Applic/Installation

4

Total Credit Hours: 16

Graduation Plan

Semester One

Apply for Graduation

AIRC 1005Refrigeration Fundamentals

4

AIRC 1010Refrigeration Prin/Practices

4

AIRC 1020Refrigeration Sys Components

4

AIRC 1060AC System Applic/Installation

4

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

AIRC 1020 - Co-Req: AIRC 1010

Total Credit Hours: 16

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

Program Accreditation

HVAV Excellence Accredited Logo

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 800-394-5268.