2024-2025 College Catalog

Air Conditioning Technology Diploma

Air Conditioning Technology (Major Code: ACT2)

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: 51

Estimated Program Cost: $8,386

Required Courses

General Education Courses - (6 Credits)

English Requirement - (3 Credits)

Select one of the following English courses

3

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Or

ENGL 1005Applied Technical Communication

3

Math Requirement - (3 Credits)

Select one of the following Math Courses

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Or

MATH 1005Applied Technical Mathematics

3

Basic Skills Requirement

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2

Occupational Courses (43 Credits)

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

AIRC 1005Refrigeration Fundamentals

4

AIRC 1010Refrigeration Principles and Practices

4

AIRC 1020Refrigeration Systems Components

4

AIRC 1030HVACR Electrical Fundamentals

4

AIRC 1040HVACR Electrical Motors

4

AIRC 1050HVACR Electrical Components and Controls

4

AIRC 1060Air Conditioning Systems Application and Installation

4

AIRC 1070Gas Heat

4

AIRC 1080Heat Pumps and Related Systems

4

AIRC 1090Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems

4

XXXXOccupational Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:43

Total Credit Hours: 51

 

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.