Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Specialist
A.S. Degree Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Ventilation · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The requirements for an associate degree in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration may be satisfied by completing 40 units of required courses and 23 units of general education requirements to total 63 units. (See Graduation/Associate Degree Requirements.) Students who complete the associate degree in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration have increased employability with firms that work in both Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industries. They are well prepared for entry level service positions with eventual leadership roles. Additionally, they have shown that they are capable of advanced training, and able to comprehend and apply complex theory. The associate degree will also provide students with a broad range of knowledge with which to evaluate and appreciate the diverse field of opportunity in the HVAC/R Industry.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Specialist AS: Complete all of the following | 40 | |
| ACRV 112 | Basic Refrigeration Systems | 5 |
| ACRV 113 | Basic Refrigeration Controls | 5 |
| ACRV 122 | Residential Air Conditioning Systems | 5 |
| ACRV 123 | Residential Air Conditioning Controls | 5 |
| ACRV 212 | Commercial Refrigeration Systems | 5 |
| ACRV 213 | Commercial Refrigeration Controls | 5 |
| ACRV 222 | Commercial Air Conditioning Controls | 5 |
| ACRV 223 | Commercial Air Conditioning Systems | 5 |
Recommended Pathway
Nights
Term 1 (17 units)
- ACRV112 - Basic Refrigeration Systems (5)
- ACRV122 - Residential Air Conditioning Systems (5)
- ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)
- Any AVC GE Area 5 (3)
Term 2 (14 units)
- ACRV113 - Basic Refrigeration Controls (5)
- ACRV123 - Residential Air Conditioning Controls (5)
- MATH103 - Math for Technical Fields (4)
Term 3 (16 units)
- ACRV212 - Commercial Refrigeration Systems (5)
- ACRV222 - Commercial Air Conditioning Controls (5)
- Any AVC GE Area 3 (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 1B (3)
Term 4 (16 units)
- ACRV213 - Commercial Refrigeration Controls (5)
- ACRV223 - Commercial Air Conditioning Systems (5)
- Any AVC GE Area 4 (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 6 (3)
Days & Nights
Term 1 (17 units)
- ACRV112 - Basic Refrigeration Systems (5)
- ACRV113 - Basic Refrigeration Controls (5)
- ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)
- Any AVC GE Area 5 (3)
Term 2 (14 units)
- ACRV122 - Residential Air Conditioning Systems (5)
- ACRV123 - Residential Air Conditioning Controls (5)
- MATH103 - Math for Technical Fields (4)
Term 3 (16 units)
- ACRV212 - Commercial Refrigeration Systems (5)
- ACRV222 - Commercial Air Conditioning Controls (5)
- Any AVC GE Area 3 (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 1B (3)
Term 4 (16 units)
- ACRV213 - Commercial Refrigeration Controls (5)
- ACRV223 - Commercial Air Conditioning Systems (5)
- Any AVC GE Area 4 (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 6 (3)