# Refrigerant Management & EPA-608 Preparation (Certificate of Completion)

College of the Desert · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Air Conditioning/HVACR

Source: https://catalog.collegeofthedesert.edu/programs/air-conditioning-hvacr/refrigerant-management/

This program is for the HVAC industry to learn the best methods for handling refrigerants, recovery, reclamation and evacuation. This program also prepares students for the EPA-608 Refrigerant Handling License.

### Learning Outcomes

#### Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:

1.  Acquire EPA 608 Universal License.
2.  Acquire the skills to perform proper recovery and reclamations.
3.  Acquire the skills to evacuate an HVAC System properly.

### Program Requirements

#### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses:** | |  |
| ACR 378A | Introduction to Refrigerants Management | 0 |
| ACR 378B | Recovery and Evacuation Practices in Refrigerant Management | 0 |
| ACR 378C | EPA-608 Preparation for Refrigerant Management | 0 |