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AIR CONDITIONING Ricky Henson Air Conditioning Program
Coordinator |
As Georgia grows, so does new construction and the demand for upgrading and renovating older buildings. New construction as well as expansion of current facilities will require modern, efficient heating and air conditioning systems.
This explosive growth has resulted in many companies facing a critical shortage of trained service technicians. The Air Conditioning Program trains students to become highly qualified technicians with the necessary skills to install and maintain HVAC systems. The job outlook for beginning Air Conditioning Technicians is excellent with starting salaries between $8 - $12/hour. Future earning potential is unlimited with average salaries between $15 and $20/hr.
AIR CONDITIONING
TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA
This program is a 15-month (full-time) daytime or
24-month evening sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the
air conditioning profession. The program emphasizes a combination of air
conditioning theory and practical application necessary for successful
employment as residential air conditioning technicians. Competencies achieved in
refrigeration, electricity, air conditioning, and heating meet accepted industry
standards. Program graduates receive a diploma.
AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY DEGREE
This
24-month (full-time) daytime or 30-month evening sequence of courses prepares
students for careers in the air conditioning industry. The program emphasizes a
combination of advanced air conditioning theory and practical application
necessary for successful employment as an air conditioning technician. Students
choose from advanced areas of training including Light Commercial Air
Conditioning, Advanced Residential Air Conditioning, and Advanced Commercial
Refrigeration which meet accepted industry standards. Program graduates receive
a degree.
AIR CONDITIONING CERTIFICATES
The Air
Conditioning Technology department also offers several certificates designed to
quickly aid prospective employees in the Air Conditioning field.
The Diploma Program
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NAME
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NO.
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CREDIT
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ENG |
101 |
English |
5
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MAT |
101 |
General Mathematics |
5
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EMP |
100 |
Interpersonal Relations & Professional Dev |
3
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13
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1 |
1 |
1 |
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SCT |
100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
3
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ACT |
100 |
4
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ACT |
101 |
7
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ACT |
102 |
7
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ACT |
103 |
7
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ACT |
104 |
4
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ACT |
105 |
5
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ACT |
106 |
4
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IFC |
100 |
2
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|
|
43
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11 |
11 |
1 |
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ACT |
107 |
8
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ACT |
108 |
3
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ACT |
109 |
7
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ACT |
110 |
5
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ACT |
111 |
6
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29
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Total CREDIT Hours
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85
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NAME
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NO.
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CREDIT
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Area I- Humanities /Fine Arts |
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ENG |
191 |
Composition and Rhetoric |
5
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ENG |
193 |
Literature and Composition |
5
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OR |
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HUM |
191 |
Introduction to Humanities |
(5)
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SPC |
191 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
5
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Area II- Social/Behavioral Sciences - Choose one |
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PSY |
191 |
Introductory Psychology |
5
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SOC |
191 |
Introduction to Sociology |
(5)
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ECO |
191 |
Principles of Economics |
(5)
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Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics |
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MAT |
191 |
College Algebra |
5
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MAT |
194 |
Pre-Calculus |
5
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OR |
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PHY |
190 |
Introductory Physics |
(5)
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30
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1 |
1 |
1 |
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SCT |
100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
3
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IFC |
100 |
Industrial Safety Procedures |
2
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ACT |
100 |
Refrigeration Fundamentals |
4
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ACT |
101 |
Principles & Practices of Refrigeration |
7
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ACT |
102 |
Refrigeration Systems Components |
7
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ACT |
103 |
Electrical Fundamentals |
7
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ACT |
104 |
Electric Motors |
4
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ACT |
105 |
Electrical Components |
5
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ACT |
106 |
Electrical Control Systems & Installation |
4
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ACT |
107 |
Air Conditioning Principles |
8
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ACT |
108 |
Air Conditioning Systems & Installation |
3
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ACT |
109 |
Troubleshooting A/C Systems |
7
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ACT |
110 |
Gas Heating Systems |
5
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ACT |
111 |
Heat Pumps & Related Systems |
6
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72
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1 |
1 |
Occupational Electives From the Following |
1 |
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ACT |
200 |
Design & Application of Light A/C |
(4)
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ACT |
201 |
Light Commercial Control Systems |
(4)
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ACT |
202 |
Light Commercial System Operation |
(8)
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ACT |
204 |
Residential Systems Design |
(8)
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ACT |
205 |
Georgia State & Local A/C Codes |
(4)
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ACT |
206 |
Air Distribution Systems |
(4)
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ACT |
208 |
Commercial Refrigeration Design |
(4)
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ACT |
209 |
Commercial Refrigeration Applications |
(8)
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ACT |
210 |
Troubleshooting & Servicing |
(4)
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8
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Total CREDIT Hours
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110
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