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Refrigeration Applications Certificate
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The Refrigeration Applications certificate provides students with the theory and hands-on training in the operation of refrigeration system design and component application. The certificate program will focus on installation, start-up, service repair and preventative maintenance of commercial and domestic refrigeration systems.
The students will be required to take the EPA 608 Refrigerant Handling Certification, Light Commercial Refrigeration Certification exam and the Electrical Certification exam.
Refrigeration applications graduates will have opportunities to work in the refrigeration industry in one or more of the following areas: service and repair of refrigeration systems, service and repair of domestic refrigeration systems, service and installation of food and vending refrigeration equipment and service and installation of supermarket equipment.
Program Location: Greenwood
Schedule Options: Day or Evening
Contact Information: David Kibler
Required Courses
| FIRST SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| ACR 101 | Fundamentals of Refrigeration | 5.0 |
| ACR 105 | Tools and Service Techniques I | 1.0 |
| ACR 106 | Basic Electricity for HVAC/R | 4.0 |
| EEM 107 | Industrial Computer Techniques | 2.0 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| ACR 109 | Tools and Service Techniques II | 2.0 |
| ACR 131 | Commercial Refrigeration | 4.0 |
| ACR 140 | Automatic Controls | 3.0 |
| SUMMER TERM | Credit Hours | |
| ACR 107 | Wiring Diagrams | 2.0 |
| ACR 130 | Domestic Refrigeration | 4.0 |
| ACR 150 | Basic Sheet Metal | 2.0 |
| ACR 160 | Service Customer Relations | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 32.0 | ||
Updated 4/18/2012
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Advisement Information
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Courses are offered during day and evening hours.
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Fall enrollment is best. If a student wishes to enroll during spring or summer term, advise for general education courses. May also enroll in ACR 107 and ACR 160, but check with department head first.
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Top-quality equipment costs $1000 -$1200. There is a list at the bookstore or contact Keenan Tallent or David Kibler.
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If possible, contact Keenan Tallent or David Kibler during the initial enrollment process.
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Courses are offered during day and evening hours.
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Fall enrollment is best. If a student wishes to enroll during spring or summer term, advise for general education courses. May also enroll in ACR 107 and ACR 160, but check with department head first.
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Students may earn a Heating Fundamentals certificate (20 credit hours) by completing the following courses: ACR 110, 122, 210, 223, 224 231, and EEM 251.
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Students may earn a Refrigeration Applications certificate (32 credit hours) by completing ACR 101, 105, 106, 109, 131, 140, 122, 130, 150, 160, and EEM 107.
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Costs are $1000 - $1200 for top-quality equipment. There is a list at the bookstore or contact Keenan Tallent or David Kibler.
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If possible, contact Keenan Tallent or David Kibler during the initial enrollment process.
Advisement information updated 10/25/2011