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  "name": "Refrigeration Technology",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
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      "markdown": "Refrigeration Technology is a certificate offering the theoretical, technical, and problem-solving skills essential for employment in the air conditioning and refrigeration industries. Students completing the suggested curriculum can seek employment as air conditioning installers, refrigeration technicians, and building engineers.\n\n**Career Opportunities**\n\nbuilding engineer, warehouse specialist, opportunities at the Port area.\n\n**Program Learning Outcomes**\n\nUpon completion of this program a student will be able to:\n\n1.  Safe use of materials: Demonstrate proper and safe use of chemicals, combustible materials, electricity, high-pressure gases, climbing ladders and lifting heavy objects.\n2.  Explain concepts related to refrigeration: Explain the theory of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and the physical properties of components and devices.\n3.  Demonstrate critical thinking, interpersonal, writing, and reading skills working with team members and customers."
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          "text": "Core Courses (16.25 units)",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "E/ET 202",
          "title": "Fundamentals of Electricity for ECT",
          "units": "2",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECT 13",
          "title": "Fundamentals of Refrigeration",
          "units": "4",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECT 211",
          "title": "Mechanical and Electrical Codes",
          "units": "1.5",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECT 214",
          "title": "Technical Mathematics for ECT",
          "units": "3",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECT 12",
          "title": "Blueprint Reading and Interpretation for ECT",
          "units": "1.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECT 15",
          "title": "Advanced Refrigeration & Troubleshooting",
          "units": "3",
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          "code": "WELD 215A",
          "title": "Welding Processes for ECT Technicians: Arc Welding",
          "units": "0.75",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "WELD 215B",
          "title": "Brazing and Soldering for ECT Technicians",
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        },
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Total Units:",
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