Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Overview (5267)
Type of Award
CCP - Career Certificate Program
Program Website
https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-industry/default.aspx
Program Description
This CCP program's course content includes broad, transferable skills, and stresses the understanding of all aspects of the heating, air conditioning and refrigeration industry. The curriculum emphasizes operational functions of systems, along with troubleshooting and repair of systems. The underlying principles of technology, labor issues, health, safety and environmental issues are also covered.
Shop or laboratory activities are an integral part of this program. These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures and in the care of tools, equipment, materials and processes found in the industry.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes
Admission Requirements
- No high school diploma or GED is required. (To be eligible to receive federal student aid, you must: Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, or have complete homeschooling)
- Take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) exam if not exempt from TABE testing. To determine if you are exempt, please go to this link and view TABE Standards.
- Attend a program informational session and meet with the Trade and Industry advisor.
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
Students must pass the TABE with the following minimum TABE test scores: Reading: 9; Language: 9; Mathematics: 10 or qualify for TABE exemption.
Program Length
Total program hours: 1,350. Day program 45 weeks/ Evening program 70 weeks
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.
For More Information
Carmen Modock, Program Director, modockc@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3547
Employment Opportunities
This program is designed to prepare the student for entry level employment in the heating, air conditioning and refrigeration industry.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Clock Hours: 1,350)
Group A
| ACR0501 | Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Helper 1 (CCP) | 125 Clock Hours |
| ACR0549 | Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Helper 2 (CCP) | 125 Clock Hours |
Group B
| ACR0530 | Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Mechanic Assistant 1 (CCP) | 125 Clock Hours |
| ACR0706 | Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Mechanic Assistant 2 (CCP) | 125 Clock Hours |
Group C
| ACR0307 | Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Mechanic 1 (CCP) | 125 Clock Hours |
| ACR0622 | Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Mechanic 2 (CCP) | 125 Clock Hours |
Group D
| ACR0430 | Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Mechanic 3 (CCP) | 100 Clock Hours |
| ACR0816 | Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Mechanic 4 (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
Group E
| ACR0710 | Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technician 1 (CCP) | 125 Clock Hours |
| ACR0066 | Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technician 2 (CCP) | 125 Clock Hours |
| ACR0961L | HVAC/R Work-Based Learning Practice (CCP) | 100 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 1350
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Clock Hours: 500)
| ACR0501 | Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Helper 1 (CCP) | 125 Clock Hours |
| ACR0549 | Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Helper 2 (CCP) | 125 Clock Hours |
| ACR0530 | Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Mechanic Assistant 1 (CCP) | 125 Clock Hours |
| ACR0706 | Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Mechanic Assistant 2 (CCP) | 125 Clock Hours |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Clock Hours: 500)
| ACR0307 | Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Mechanic 1 (CCP) | 125 Clock Hours |
| ACR0622 | Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Mechanic 2 (CCP) | 125 Clock Hours |
| ACR0430 | Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Mechanic 3 (CCP) | 100 Clock Hours |
| ACR0816 | Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Mechanic 4 (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
Term Three - Summer (Year One) (Clock Hours: 350)
| ACR0710 | Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technician 1 (CCP) | 125 Clock Hours |
| ACR0066 | Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technician 2 (CCP) | 125 Clock Hours |
| ACR0961L | HVAC/R Work-Based Learning Practice (CCP) | 100 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 1350