Air Conditioning Specialist
A.S. Degree Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Ventilation · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The requirements for an associate degree in Air Conditioning may be satisfied by completing 60 units of required Associate Degree Requirements. Students who complete the associate degree have enhanced employability in the field of Air Conditioning. 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 Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning, commonly known as HVAC, industry. The associate degree will also provide students with a broad range of knowledge with which to evaluate and appreciate the physical environment, the culture, and the society in which they live and with the ability to think and communicate clearly and effectively.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Specialist AS: Complete all of the following | 20 | |
| Required Courses | 20 | |
| ACRV 122 | Residential Air Conditioning Systems | 5 |
| ACRV 123 | Residential Air Conditioning Controls | 5 |
| ACRV 222 | Commercial Air Conditioning Controls | 5 |
| ACRV 223 | Commercial Air Conditioning Systems | 5 |
Recommended Pathway
Air Conditioning Specialist AS
Term 1 (15 units)
- ACRV122 - Residential Air Conditioning Systems (5)
- ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)
- Any AVC GE Area 4 (3)
- General Elective (3)
Term 2 (15 units)
- ACRV123 - Residential Air Conditioning Controls (5)
- MATH103 - Math for Technical Fields (4)
- Any AVC GE Area 1B (3)
- General Elective (3)
Term 3 (16 units)
- Any AVC GE Area 6 (3)
- ACRV222 - Commercial Air Conditioning Controls (5)
- Any AVC GE Area 3 (3)
- General Elective (2)
- General Elective (3)
Term 4 (14 units)
- ACRV223 - Commercial Air Conditioning Systems (5)
- Any AVC GE Area 5 (3)
- General Elective (3)
- General Elective (3)