AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY CAREER OUTLOOK TECHNICAL

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1 AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY TECHNICAL Degree/Certificate: Occupational Certificate (1 terms) Certificate of Technology (2-3 terms) Level 2 Certificate (3 terms) Associate of Applied Science (4 terms) The heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) industry continues to technologically advance, especially in the areas of computerization and sophisticated control systems. Thus, there is an upward trend in the changing skill sets required for successful service technicians. If you re passionate about progressive technology and are interested in a satisfying high-demand career based on skill, then the San Jacinto College air conditioning technology program is right for you. CAREER OUTLOOK Graduates of the air conditioning program will enter a high demand field with excellent wage earning potential. Presently, industry advisors say the demand for technicians has a 10-year backlog and a 21 percent growth rate, faster than the average for all occupations. Graduates of the San Jacinto College air conditioning technology program have the opportunity to work as: Residential/commercial technician Industrial or maintenance technician Independent business owner or contractor Refrigeration technician The San Jacinto College air conditioning (HVACR) technology program: Is designed to provide students with the necessary skills required to become a state licensed independent business owner/contractor or for employment in the industry as a technician in residential, commercial and/or industrial air conditioning, refrigeration and heating. Is made up of a curriculum that provides the basic preparation for entry-level jobs in the fields of air conditioning, refrigeration and heating with initial focus on troubleshooting and service. As the student advances through the program, related topics of indoor air quality, load calculation, system design and industry code standards are also covered. Additional Information The Fast Track to HVACR program allows students to complete an occupational certificate in just 16 weeks one semester. Upon completion of each certificate, students may become certified with the state by registering with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). For more information, call the Contact Center: sanjac.edu General information@sjcd.edu Visit our website: Connect with us on C = Central Campus, M = Maritime Campus, N = North Campus, O = Online and S = South Campus Revised 6/2017

2 Median salary for Gulf Coast region $46,742 per year Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers *Source: texaswages.com, Gulf Coast region, 2016 TECHNOLOGY (6AIRC-C) Occupational Certificate The Commercial Air Conditioning Occupational Certificate is a fast-track training option that provides an opportunity to enter the commercial air conditioning industry with a Federal EPA 608 Universal License after only one semester. Students can be registered and certified through the Texas Department of License and Regulations in air conditioning technology. All courses in this certificate program apply to the associate of applied science degree for those students wishing to continue their education. TECHNOLOGY (4AIRC-C) Certificate of Technology The Commercial Air Conditioning Certificate of Technology is comprised of 32 semester credit hours and is designed for those wanting to complete the technical air conditioning technology courses required for a degree but want to enter the job market as soon as possible. All courses on this certificate apply to the associate of applied science degree. Certificate of Technology Total 32 HART 1445 Gas and Heating Electrical Heating... 4 Occupational Certificate Total 16 Capstone Experience: HART 2441 Note: For complete program descriptions, please refer to the San Jacinto Community College District Catalog online at The San Jacinto College District is committed to equal opportunity for all students, employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, marital status or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The following College official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College s non-discrimination policies: Vice President of Human Resources, 4620 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, TX 77504; ; Sandra.Ramirez@sjcd.edu.

3 TECHNOLOGY (5AIRC-C) Level 2 Certificate The Commercial Air Conditioning Level II Certificate is comprised of 45 semester credit hours and is designed for those wanting to complete the technical air conditioning technology courses required for a degree but want to enter the job market as soon as possible. All courses on this certificate apply to the associate of applied science degree. HART 1445 Gas Electrical Heating... 4 HART 2302 Commercial Air Conditioning HART 2343 Industrial Air Conditioning... 3 HART 2357 Specialized Commercial Refrigeration... 3 Subtotal 13 Level II Certificate Total 45 TECHNOLOGY (3AIRC-C) Associate of Applied Science Degree The air conditioning technology program on the North Campus is designed to train students with entry-level Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) skills required for the field of commercial and industrial air conditioning, refrigeration and heating. The greater Houston Gulf Coast area is generally considered to be the most air conditioned region in the world. Graduates will complete their training in the new Center for Industrial Technology and may use their knowledge and ability to become a state licensed independent business owner or find employment with the many companies looking for qualified technicians. Training includes the installation, repair and maintenance of commercial and industrial air conditioning, refrigeration and heating equipment. HART 2302 Commercial Air Conditioning HART 2343 Industrial Air Conditioning... 3 HART 2357 Specialized Commercial Refrigeration... 3 Subtotal 13 Fourth Term ENGL 1301 Composition I... 3 *Social and Behavioral Sciences... 3 MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) or MATH 1314 College Algebra or Higher... 3 Speech... 3 *Humanities or Fine Arts... 3 Subtotal 15 Associate of Applied Science Degree Total 60 * Courses that satisfy this requirement should be selected from Language, Philosophy, and Culture; Creative Arts; and Social and Behavioral Science in the core curriculum.

4 RESIDENTIAL AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY (6AIRC-R) Occupational Certificate The Residential Air Conditioning Occupational Certificate program is designed to provide students with foundational knowledge, skills and abilities for entry-level employment in the residential and light commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. The purpose of this certificate is to provide short-term training, usually completed in one semester, for the student to move quickly into the air conditioning and refrigeration career field. Students are eligible for the certificate indicated upon completion of the designated courses. All the courses in this certificate apply toward the certificate of technology and the associate of applied science degree. Occupational Certificate Total 16 Capstone Experience: HART 1441 RESIDENTIAL AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY (4AIRC-R) Certificate of Technology The Residential Air Conditioning Certificate of Technology builds on the Residential Occupational Certificate to provide students with more advanced residential and light commercial Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) knowledge, skills and abilities in electrical and mechanical controls and systems, refrigeration, installation and customer service. Graduates with this award can seek entrylevel employment as air conditioning and refrigeration installers, HVACR salespersons, service technicians and/or air conditioning contractors. All courses on this certificate apply to the associate of applied science degree. EECT 1300 Technical Customer Service... 3 Approved Elective... 3 Subtotal 17 PostY1Summer Technology/ Technician or Subtotal 3 Certificate of Technology Total 36 Approved Electives: HART 2301 HART 2336 HART 2345 HART 2349

5 RESIDENTIAL AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY (3AIRC-R) Associate of Applied Science The Air Conditioning Technology program is designed to provide students with a study of electrical and mechanical knowledge, skills and abilities needed for employment in today s residential and light commercial Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) careers. These skills help prepare students for employment as installers, salespersons and technicians in residential and light commercial air conditioning, refrigeration and heating. A graduate of this program will have a good foundational knowledge in the principles of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, with main emphasis on installation, troubleshooting and customer service. Related topics of energy conservation, air systems design and analysis, advanced HVACR controls and air conditioning codes are thoroughly covered. While this degree provides the student with 45 credit hours of HVACR specific courses, it also provides the student with 15 credit hours of general education courses should the student look to pursue a higher degree in the future. EECT 1300 Technical Customer Service... 3 Subtotal 17 HART 2345 Residential Air Conditioning HART 2349 Heat Pumps... 3 HART 2301 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Codes... 3 Speech... 3 *Social and Behavioral Sciences... 3 Subtotal 15 Fourth Term ENGL 1301 Composition I... 3 MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) or MATH 1314 College Algebra or Higher... 3 *Humanities or Fine Arts... 3 Subtotal 12 Associate of Applied Science Total 60 Capstone Experience: HART 2336 * Courses which satisfy this requirement are listed in in Humanities and Fine Arts, and Social and Behavioral Sciences sections of the Transfer Core Curriculum.