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 1010 | Fundamentals of English I | 3 |
| | Or | |
| ENGL 1005 | Applied Technical Communication | 3 |
Math Requirement - (3 Credits)
| | Select one of the following Math Courses | |
| MATH 1012 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MATH 1005 | Applied Technical Mathematics | 3 |
Basic Skills Requirement
| EMPL 1000 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development | 2 |
Occupational Courses (43 Credits)
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| AIRC 1005 | Refrigeration Fundamentals | 4 |
| AIRC 1010 | Refrigeration Principles and Practices | 4 |
| AIRC 1020 | Refrigeration Systems Components | 4 |
| AIRC 1030 | HVACR Electrical Fundamentals | 4 |
| AIRC 1040 | HVACR Electrical Motors | 4 |
| AIRC 1050 | HVACR Electrical Components and Controls | 4 |
| AIRC 1060 | Air Conditioning Systems Application and Installation | 4 |
| AIRC 1070 | Gas Heat | 4 |
| AIRC 1080 | Heat Pumps and Related Systems | 4 |
| AIRC 1090 | Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems | 4 |
| XXXX | Occupational 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.