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):

  1. 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.
  2. Install air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems to achieve the best, most efficient, system operation.
  3. Discuss and demonstrate proper safety techniques when installing air conditioning, refrigeration and heating systems.
CourseTitleUnits
Program Requirements10
ACR 101Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration: Mechanical3
ACR 102Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration: Electrical3
ACR 103Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration: Heating3
orACR 110Advanced Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration3
ACR 105Refrigerant Management and Recovery1
Total10

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