Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Entry Employment Ready
Certificate of Proficiency Trade & Industry · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and hands-on learning skills in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. Applications of theory, principles and techniques will include system components and their interrelated functions, safety, procedures, tools, and equipment to prepare the student for entry level employment in the HVAC field.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Review and prepare for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Section 608 Certification examination and successfully participate in the Core, Type I, Type II, and Type III exam sections.
- Install air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems to achieve the best, most efficient, system operation.
- Discuss and demonstrate proper safety techniques when installing air conditioning, refrigeration and heating systems.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Program Requirements | 10 | |
| ACR 101 | Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration: Mechanical | 3 |
| ACR 102 | Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration: Electrical | 3 |
| ACR 103 | Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration: Heating | 3 |
| orACR 110 | Advanced Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration | 3 |
| ACR 105 | Refrigerant Management and Recovery | 1 |
| Total | 10 | |