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  "college": "el-camino-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Air Conditioning and Refrigeration",
  "id": "heating-ventilation-and-air-conditioning-hvac-and-refrigeration-certificate-of-achievement",
  "name": "Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "air-conditioning-and-refrigeration",
  "sourceUrl": "http://catalog.elcamino.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=3521",
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      "markdown": "**Design and Applied Technology Division**\n\nwww.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/design-and-applied-technology/\n\nThe air conditioning and refrigeration program prepares students for employment in the field and provides upgrade opportunities for currently employed personnel. By completing the degree or certificate requirements, the student will gain proficiency in service, troubleshooting, installation, and energy efficient operation of residential, commercial and industrial heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and control systems. Students will learn to read wiring diagrams, diagnose control circuits, operate test equipment, and service pneumatic, electric and electronic controls. Competencies will be assessed in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency certificate criteria. Students completing the program may expect to enter industry as an advanced apprentice or entry-level heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and controls technician.\n\nFor Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/areas-of-study/construction-technology.php\n\n### Certificate of Achievement\n\nA Certificate of Achievement will be granted upon completion of all program requirements. At least 50 percent of the courses required for the certificate must be completed at El Camino College.\n\n### Required Courses:"
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          "code": "ACR 5",
          "title": "Electrical Applications",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "code": "ACR 6",
          "title": "Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Control Systems",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACR 21",
          "title": "Air Conditioning Fundamentals",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACR 23",
          "title": "Commercial Refrigeration Applications",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACR 25",
          "title": "Energy Efficient Residential, Commercial and Industrial Air Conditioning",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACR 27",
          "title": "Heating Technologies",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACR 30",
          "title": "Electric Controls",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACR 31",
          "title": "HVAC Electronics",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACR 34",
          "title": "HVAC Customer Service and Industry Certifications",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACR 61",
          "title": "Fundamentals of Automation Systems",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACR 62",
          "title": "Energy Control and Optimization Systems",
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          "indent": false
        }
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "**Total Units: 36**"
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