Program Description
The Air Conditioning Technology Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the air conditioning industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of air conditioning theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Air Conditioning Technology diploma and have the qualification of an air conditioning technician.
Career Information
Occupation
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 3.6% nationally and 20.2% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $48,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Norman Johnson
Chair, Air Conditioning and Welding
404-225-4513
Office: Academic Building C2207D
njohnson@atlantatech.edu
Cedrick Haney
Air Conditioning Instructor
Office: Academic Building C2200
404-225-4512
chaney@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 3 terms
Credit Hours: 52
Estimated Program Cost: $8,209
Course Outline
General Education Courses: take both courses (6 Credits)
| ENGL 1010 | Fundamentals of English I | 3 |
| MATH 1012 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Occupational Courses (46 Credits)
Total Credit Hours: 52
Program Outcomes
1. Graduates will be able to competently install an air conditioning and refrigeration system.
2. Graduates will be able to competently provide customer service.
3. Graduates will be able to competently inspect and maintain air condition and refrigeration systems.
4. Graduates will be able to competently analyze and trace fault conditions in an air conditioning or refrigeration system.
5. Graduates will be able to repair and countermeasure air condition and refrigeration systems.
6. Graduates will be able to test and commission air conditioning and refrigeration systems.