Refrigeration Specialist
A.S. Degree Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Ventilation · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The requirements for the associate's degree may be satisfied by completing 60 units of required Associate Degree Requirements. Students who complete the associate degree in Refrigeration have enhanced employability in the field of Refrigeration. 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 Refrigeration 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration Specialist AS: Complete all of the following | 20 | |
| Required Courses: Complete all of the following | 20 | |
| ACRV 112 | Basic Refrigeration Systems | 5 |
| ACRV 113 | Basic Refrigeration Controls | 5 |
| ACRV 212 | Commercial Refrigeration Systems | 5 |
| ACRV 213 | Commercial Refrigeration Controls | 5 |
Recommended Pathway
Refrigeration Specialist AS
Term 1 (15 units)
- ACRV112 - Basic Refrigeration Systems (5)
- ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)
- General Elective (3)
- General Elective (3)
Term 2 (15 units)
- ACRV113 - Basic Refrigeration Controls (5)
- Any AVC GE Area 5 (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 1B (3)
- MATH103 - Math for Technical Fields (4)
Term 3 (14 units)
- ACRV212 - Commercial Refrigeration Systems (5)
- Any AVC GE Area 3 (3)
- General Elective (3)
- General Elective (3)
Term 4 (16 units)
- ACRV213 - Commercial Refrigeration Controls (5)
- Any AVC GE Area 4 (3)
- General Elective (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 6 (3)
- General Elective (2)