Residential Cooling and Heating Technician Overview (5250)
Type of Award
CCP - Career Certificate Program
Program Website
www.pbsc.edu/careerpathways/pathway-industry/default.aspx
Program Description
The entry-level Residential Cooling and Heating Technician Career Certificate Program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the cooling and heating industry. The program focuses on residential air-conditioning and heating systems and includes theory, hands-on skills labs and a variety of assessments to demonstrate student learning. The program is 750 clock hours in duration and is designed to be completed in less than one academic year (two terms). This is based on instructional time of 25 hours per week for 30 weeks, following the 15-week term.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.pbsc.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.)
- Complete an Application for Admission, located at www.pbsc.edu/admissions/Admissions-Applications
- Take the TABE exam if not exempt from TABE testing. To determine if you are exempt, please go to https://www.pbsc.edu/academicservices/Curriculum-and-Programs.
- Meet with Trade and Industry Advisor and attend an information session.
Completion Requirements
Pass courses that include exams and hands-on skills assessments.
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
Students must pass with the following minimum Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) scores: Reading: 9; English: 9; Mathematics: 10 or qualify for TABE exemption.
Program Length
30 weeks, based on 25 hours of instructional time per week.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth and Palm Beach Gardens campuses.
For More Information
Contact Program Director, Eligio Marquez Veray, marqueze@palmbeachstate.edu (561) 868-3542
Employment Opportunities
Program graduates may find employment as a residential cooling and heating technician, marine HVAC technician, entry-level controls technician of HVAC-R installation technician.
Career Path Notes
Career Center
www.pbsc.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: 750)
| 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 |
| ACR0307 | Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Mechanic 1 (CCP) | 125 Clock Hours |
| ACR0622 | Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Mechanic 2 (CCP) | 125 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 750
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Clock Hours: 375)
| 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 |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Clock Hours: 375)
| ACR0706 | Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Mechanic Assistant 2 (CCP) | 125 Clock Hours |
| ACR0307 | Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Mechanic 1 (CCP) | 125 Clock Hours |
| ACR0622 | Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Mechanic 2 (CCP) | 125 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 750