Program Details

Certificate in Air Cond Refrigeration

Certificate

Mountain Empire Community College

The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program is designed to provide the job skills necessary for employment a beginning electrician or as a HVAC service technician. Special emphasis is placed upon the installation and repairing of residential and commercial air conditioning units. The program is offered during the day and on a part time basis in the evening.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
1. Follow safe working practice.
2. Apply the principles and strategies used for the installation of air condition systems, heat pump systems, electric furnace, fossil fuel furnace, and system controls.
3. Apply the principles and strategies used to troubleshoot and service air condition systems, heat pump systems, electric furnaces, fossil fuel furnace, and system controls.
4. Recognize components and design principles used in air distribution systems.
5. Use mathematical skills to solve problems in electrical, heating, and air conditioning systems.
6. Apply troubleshooting skills to diagnose and repair the following: air distribution, heating systems, cooling systems, and system controls.
7. Use tools and equipment required for repairing, testing, and installation of air conditioning systems, refrigeration systems, heat pump systems, electric furnace, fossil fuel furnace, and system controls.
8. Perform basic business, employability and customer service skills as related to the HVA/C-R industry.
9. Handle refrigerant by completing EPA Section 608 Type II Technician Certification.

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Career Studies Certificate is designed to provide the job skills necessary for employment as an entry level HVAC service technician. Special emphasis is placed upon the installation and repairing of residential and commercial air conditioning units.
Program Requirement Notes	Program Requirement Notes An academic advisor will review your preparation in Mathematics and English with you. You’ll be guided to appropriate preliminary coursework to give you the greatest chance of success in this program.
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Mountain Empire Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree	The certificate in Air Conditioning and refrigeration is designed to prepare graduates for occupations such as Air Conditioning Service & Installation technicians.
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Program Credit Requirements

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	The transfer education program, which includes freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences and pre-professional education, allows students to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs and four-year colleges and universities.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	The transfer education program, which includes freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences and pre-professional education, allows students to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs and four-year colleges and universities.
Credit for Prior Learning	VCCS Policy 5.6.5.1
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Mountain Empire Community College

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College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Mountain Empire Community College’s mission is to provide our region with accessible, quality higher education, workforce training, and community programs to ensure an educated population and globally competitive workforce.
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First Year Student Catalog Year	The catalog year is based on the admission term that the student applies for.
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Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Northern Virginia Community College	Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies/HVAC and Refrigeration	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Maritime Technologies (HVAC)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
49-9021.00	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 48 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Certificate in Air Cond Refrigeration at Mountain Empire Community College These costs are based on an estimated 3 semesters or 1.5 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category		Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition		$167	Per Credit	$8,016	$0	$8,016

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.

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