Page 64 of Antelope Valley College 2001-2002 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

62 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration http://www.avc.edu (661) 722-6300 Definition Air Conditioning and Refrigeration is a constantly changing, self gratifying p r o g r a m d e s i g n e d t o s a t i s f y t h e mechanically oriented person. The goal of the AC R program is to provide entry level skills in the rapidly growing service industry. A student may specialize in either air conditioning or refrigeration. A combination of both is recommended. Staff Program Advisement: Margaret Drake, Dean 722-6327 Administrative Assistant: Maureen Rethwisch 722-6327 Faculty: Joseph Owens 722-6508 Instructional Assistant: Kevin Campbell 722-6300 ext. 6275 Donald Sly 722-6300 ext. 6275 Adjunct Faculty: To access adjunct faculty voice mail, dial 722- 6530, then 1, the 4-digit number, followed by the sign. V.M. Davin Gilson 2058 Danny Low 2062 Program Description The program is built on the block principle with refrigeration divided into domestic and commercial, and air conditioning divided into residential and commercial. Alternate energy concepts are included in the commercial refrigeration and residential air conditioning courses. State of the art electronics, as used in this industry, is included in the commercial air conditioning course. Distinctive Features Students perform tests and repairs on actual equipment as well as built-up trainers. Field trips to various course-related installations are taken, familiarizing students with actual application. Career Options AC R Contractor Dispatcher Manufacturers Service Representative Sales Engineer Service Engineer Service Manager Service Technician (Some of these careers may require education beyond the two-year college level.) Certificate Programs The air conditioning and refrigeration curriculum is designed to provide preemployment instruction in the manipulative skills, technical knowledge, and related trade information which will prepare the student for employment in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. All certificate courses require a grade of C or better to qualify. Air Conditioning Specialist The following courses (20 units) are required for the certificate. Required Courses units ACRV 125, Residential Air Conditioning or ACRV 122 and 123, Residential Air Conditioning** 10 ACRV 225, Commercial Air Conditioning or ACRV 222 and 223, Commercial Air Conditioning** 10 Total 20 For a recommended plan of study for the certificate, please refer to the Associate Degree plan minus the general education requirements. Refrigeration Specialist The following courses (20 units) are required for the certificate. Required Courses units ACRV 115, Domestic Refrigeration or ACRV 112 and 113, Domestic Refrigeration** 10 ACRV 215, Commercial Refrigeration or ACRV 212 and 213, Commercial Refrigeration** 10 Total 20 For a recommended plan of study for the certificate, please refer to the Associate Degree plan minus the general education requirements. **These courses intended for night students. Air Conditioning-Refrigeration Specialist A certificate in Air Conditioning- Refrigeration Specialist may be earned by completing the requirements for the Air Conditioning Specialist and the Refrigeration Specialist. Duplicate courses need only be taken once. The requirements for an associate degree may be satisfied by completing the certificate requirements in addition to the associate degree requirements. Associate Degrees Air Conditioning and Refrigeration The requirements for an associate degree in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration may be satisfied by completing any of the certificate programs in addition to the associate degree requirements. (See Graduation/Associate Degree Requirements.) Recommended Plan of Study *First Semester units ACRV 125, Residential Air Conditioning or ACRV 122 and 123, Residential Air Conditioning** 10 Course from GE requirement Area D1 3 Total 13 *Second Semester units ACRV 225, Commercial Air Conditioning or ACRV 222 and 223, Commercial Air Conditioning** 10 Course from GE requirement Area D2 3 Electives 3 Total 16 *Third Semester units Course from GE requirement Area A 3 Course from GE requirement Area E 3

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