The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety. The diploma program covers air conditioning, furnaces, heat pumps, tools and instruments. In addition, the AAS degree covers residential building codes, residential system sizing, and advanced comfort systems.
AAS degree graduates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of system selection and balance and advanced systems.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate proper and safe use of tools.
- Demonstrate installation and start-up of various HVAC systems.
- Demonstrate proper maintenance procedures for HVAC equipment.
- Explain mechanical refrigeration, and heating and cooling theory.
- Demonstrate knowledge of electrical theory and an understanding of HVAC controls.
- Perform the process of designing a residential HVAC system.
A.A.S. in Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology (A35100)
Program of Study
2025-2026 Catalog
A.A.S. in Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology (A35100) Print Version
| Fall Semester | |||
| ACA-111 | College Student Success OR | 1 | |
| ACA-122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1 | |
| AHR-110 | Intro to refrigeration | 5 | |
| AHR-111 | HVACR Electricity OR | 3 | |
| OR | ELC-111 | Intro to Electricity | 3 |
| ELC-125 | Diagrams and Schematics | 2 | |
| **English/Communication Elective | 3 | ||
| Spring Semester | |||
| AHR-112 | Heating Technology | 4 | |
| AHR-113 | Comfort Cooling | 4 | |
| AHR-125 | HVACR Electronics | 3 | |
| AHR-160 | Refrigerant Certification | 1 | |
| **Math Electives | 3/4 | ||
| Summer Semester | |||
| AHR-114 | Heat Pump Technology | 4 | |
| AHR-115 | Refrigeration Systems | 2 | |
| AHR-213 | HVACR Building Code | 2 | |
| AHR-263 | Energy Management | 2 | |
| ! | Major Elective | 1 | |
| Fall Semester | |||
| AHR-211 | Residential System Design | 3 | |
| AHR-212 | Advanced Comfort Systems | 4 | |
| AHR-240 | Hydronic Heating | 2 | |
| CIS-110 | Intorduction to Computers OR | 1/3 | |
| CIS-113 | Computer Basics | 1/3 | |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | |
| # | Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | |
| Spring Semester | |||
| AHR-130 | HVAC Controls | 3 | |
| AHR-133 | HVAC Servicing | 4 | |
| AHR-151 | HVAC Duct Systems I | 2 | |
| AHR-235 | Refrigeration Design | 3 | |
| **Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective Options | |||
| *SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE | |||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | |||
| ECO-251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 | |
| ** MAJOR ELECTIVES | |||
| Choose one (1) semester credit hour from the following: | |||
| AHR-180 | HVACR Customer Relations | 1 | |
| WBL-111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1 | |
| Elective Options | |||
| Math Electives | |||
| Select one course from the following: | |||
| MAT 110 | Math Measurement & Literacy | 3 | |
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I | 3 | |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 | |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 | |
| English/Communication Electives | |||
| Select one course from the following: | |||
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication | 3 | |
| COM 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | 3 | |
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science Electives | |||
| Select one course from the following: | |||
| ECO 251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |
| ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | |
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I | 3 | |
| HIS 112 | World Civilizations II | 3 | |
| HIS 121 | Western Civilization I | 3 | |
| HIS 122 | Western Civilization II | 3 | |
| HIS 131 | American History I | 3 | |
| HIS 132 | American History II | 3 | |
| HIS 221 | African American History | 3 | |
| POL 120 | American Government | 3 | |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| SOC 213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 | |
| SOC 225 | Social Diversity | 3 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | |||
| Select one course from the following: | |||
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | |
| ART 113 | Art Methods and Materials | 3 | |
| ENG 131 | Introduction to Literature | 3 | |
| ENG 231 | American Literature I | 3 | |
| ENG 232 | American Literature II | 3 | |
| ENG 241 | British Literature I | 3 | |
| ENG 242 | British Literature II | 3 | |
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | |
| MUS 111 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 | |
| MUS 112 | Introduction to Jazz | 3 | |
| PHI 210 | History of Philosophy | 3 | |
| PHI 215 | Philosophical Issues | 3 | |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | |
| REL 110 | World Religions | 3 | |
| Major Electives | |||
| Select one course from the following: | |||
| AHR 180 | HVACR Customer Relations | ||
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1 |
*This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation.
NOTE: Students are required to take ACA 111 in their first semester.
Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Diploma (D35100)
Program of Study
Diploma graduates should be able to assist in the startup, preventive maintenance, service, repair, and/or installation of residential and light commercial systems.
| Fall Semester | |||
| ACA 111 | College Student Success OR | 1 | |
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1 | |
| AHR 110 | Intro to Refrigeration | 5 | |
| AHR 111 | HVACR Electricity OR | 3 | |
| ELC 111 | Intro to Electricity | 3 | |
| ELC 125 | Diagrams and Schematics | 2 | |
| **Communication Electives | 3 | ||
| Spring Semester | 3 | ||
| AHR 112 | Heating Technology | 4 | |
| AHR 113 | Comfort Cooling | 4 | |
| AHR 125 | HVACR Electronics | 3 | |
| AHR 160 | Refrigerant Certification | 1 | |
| **Math Electives | 3/4 | ||
| Summer Semester | 3/4 | ||
| AHR 114 | Heat Pump Technology | 4 | |
| AHR 115 | Refrigeration Systems | 4 | |
| AHR 213 | HVACR Building Code | 2 | |
| AHR 263 | Energy Management | 2 | |
| **Major Electives | 1 | ||
| Elective Options | |||
| ** Math Electives | |||
| Select one course from the following: | |||
| MAT 110 | Math Measurements & Literacy | 3 | |
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I | 3 | |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 | |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 | |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 | |
| **Communication Elective | |||
| Select one course from the following: | |||
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication | 3 | |
| COM 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | |
| ** Major Electives | |||
| Select one SHC course from the following: | |||
| AHR 180 | HVACR Customer Relations | 1 | |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1 |
*This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation.
NOTE: Students are required to take ACA 111 in their first semester.
Basic HVAC Certificate (C35100)
Build the necessary skills and fundamental knowledge to become an entry-level HVAC technician of residential and light industrial systems. Students may also opt to take the Section 608 EPA Certification exam to earn the EPA Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling Certification.
Program of Study
| AHR-110 | Intro to Refrigeration | 5 | |
| AHR-112 | Heating Technology | 4 | |
| AHR-113 | Comfort Cooling | 4 | |
| AHR-160 | Refrigerant Certification | 1 | |
| AHR-111 | HVACR Electricity | 3 | |
| OR | ELC-111 | Intro to Electricity | 3 |
Advanced HVAC Certificate (C35100A)
Upon completion of the Basic HVAC Certificate, or after experience working in the HVAC field, take the courses in the Advanced HVAC Certificate to upgrade your skills and stay current with industry trends. Topics include energy efficiency, system diagnostics, smart home integration, automated HVAC controls, advanced electricity, and air quality issues. Earning the Advanced HVAC Certificate could increase employability and potential earnings.
Program of Study
| AHR-114 | Heat Pump Technology | 4 | |
| AHR-125 | HVACR Electronics | 3 | |
| AHR-212 | Advanced Comfort Systems | 4 | |
| ELC-125 | Diagrams and Schematics | 2 |
HVAC System Installation Certificate (C35100B)
Earning the HVAC System Installation Certificate will build the skills and knowledge to install residential and light industrial HVAC systems. Students may opt to take the Section 608 EPA Certification exam to earn the EPA Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling Certification.
Program of Study
| AHR-113 | Comfort Cooling | 4 | |
| AHR-151 | HVAC Duct Systems I | 2 | |
| AHR-160 | Refrigerant Certification | 1 | |
| AHR-213 | HVACR Building Code | 2 | |
| AHR-111 | HVACR Electricity | 3 | |
| OR | ELC-111 | Intro to Electricity | 3 |
HVAC Comfort Advisor Certificate (C35100C)
The HVAC Comfort Advisor Certificate provides you with the basic skills and knowledge to advise clients on the sizing and design of residential and light commercial HVAC systems. Students may opt to take the Section 608 EPA Certification exam to earn the EPA Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling Certification.
Program of Study
| AHR-151 | HVAC Duct Systems I | 2 | |
| AHR-160 | Refrigerant Certification | 1 | |
| AHR-180 | HVACR Customer Relations | 1 | |
| AHR-211 | Residential System Design | 3 | |
| AHR-213 | HVACR Building Code | 2 | |
| Pick one of the following: | 3 | ||
| ECO-251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
# Social/Behavioral Science Electives – ECO 251, PSY 150
Earn College Credit in High School
A CCP pathway for high school juniors and seniors is available for this program. Visit the Career and College Promise page for more information.
The Career and College Promise (CCP) Program provides opportunities for eligible high school students to start college early, where courses can count for dual credit (credit in the high school and college at the same time), all TUITION-FREE! CCP students accelerate completion of college certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees that provide entry-level job skills and/or lead to college transfer credit.
Program Coordinator - HVAC
Faculty Schedule: Michael Lyndon
Phone: (252) 246-1368
Email: mlyndon@wilsoncc.edu
