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Diploma programAC & Refrigeration Technician
Theory and hands-on training in the installation, basic design, maintenance and repair of residential and commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and heating equipment, along with office fundamentals.
- Length
- 7.25 months
- Hours
- 720 clock hours, 44 credit hours
- Credential
- Diploma
- Program cost
- $10,950.00
- 420 online theory
- 300 supervised lab
(The program)
What you will learn.
A skill-oriented program: students are introduced to the fundamentals of refrigeration, the principles and application of electricity, and the operation and function of air conditioning systems in a supervised laboratory, with a variety of the tasks and duties of the air conditioning and refrigeration field.
The program is taught in Spanish and English. All theory and exam hours are online; lab hours are completed on campus.
Entry-level roles named in the catalog
- Cooling mechanic
- Heating mechanic
- Refrigeration mechanic
- Energy consultant
- Heating and cooling service
- New system sales and installation
Completing a Course or Program in a Language Other Than English May Reduce Employability Where English is Required.
(Program outline)
14 courses.
Open a course to see what it covers and how its hours split.
EL100Fundamentals of Electricity 50 hrs
Electricity and magnetism, electronic and atomic theory of matter, energy sources, simple circuits, Ohm’s law for series and parallel AC and DC circuits, Kirchhoff’s law, wire sizes, protection, fuses, breakers and transformers. In the lab: the ohmmeter and the ammeter.
EL101Principles and Applications of Electricity I 50 hrs
Semiconductors, control systems and devices, sensors, electric drives and schematic diagrams, with lab measurement methods to diagnose and troubleshoot typical electrical problems.
EL201Principles and Applications of Electricity II 55 hrs
Electrical diagrams and circuitry of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration units; the hermetic compressor (common, run and start), troubleshooting compressors, relays, thermostats and overload protectors.
ACR102Electrical Motors 50 hrs
Electrical motors, their applications, diagrams, automatic controls, variable speed motors, diagnostics and troubleshooting.
ACR103Fundamentals of Refrigeration I 50 hrs
Temperature, energy, heat, matter, gas laws, pressure gauges and refrigeration components, and refrigerant regulation, handling and environmental effects.
ACR203Fundamentals of Refrigeration II 55 hrs
Refrigerant boiling points, EPA regulation, recovery, recycle and reclaim, tubing and piping (bending, soldering, brazing), refrigerant codes, charging systems and automatic controls.
ACR104Air Conditioning Systems I 50 hrs
Air distribution and unit systems, the refrigeration and A/C cycle, compressor, condenser, evaporator, absorption systems, tube sizing, indoor air quality and human comfort.
ACR204Air Conditioning Systems II 55 hrs
Installation and operation of split, package, window, heat pump, rooftop and gas units; electric and gas heating; cleaning compressors, evaporators and condensers.
ACR105Commercial Refrigeration I 50 hrs
The four basic and the enhanced components of the refrigeration system, typical operating conditions and troubleshooting for commercial refrigeration.
ACR205Commercial Refrigeration II 55 hrs
Reach-in merchandisers, standalone systems, refrigerated shelves and ice makers; heat load, superheat, recovery, evacuation and recharging; manifold gauges in the shop.
ACR106Residential Refrigeration I 50 hrs
Room air-conditioner refrigeration systems, domestic refrigerators and freezers, troubleshooting and safety.
ACR206Residential Refrigeration II 50 hrs
Domestic refrigerators and freezers in detail: electrical systems, defrost timers, heaters, thermostats, and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical components.
ACR107HVAC Blue Print 50 hrs
Reading HVAC blueprints: symbols, working drawings, specifications, ductwork, mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans, an introduction to load calculations and national codes.
ACR108Domestic Appliances 50 hrs
Installing, maintaining and troubleshooting ranges, ovens, dishwashers, washers, dryers, water heaters, garbage disposers and microwave ovens, with safety precautions.
420 online + 300 lab = 720 clock hours, plus 280 hours of out-of-class work (44 credit hours)
(On campus)
Where you practice.
(Cost)
Program cost
- Tuition
- $10,500.00
- Registration Fee
- $150.00
- Uniforms & Supplies
- $300.00
- Program cost
- $10,950.00
From the Florida Professional Institute catalog. The registration fee is $150.00 in every program.
(Ways to pay)
Payment options
- Full payment when you sign the enrollment agreement
- The registration fee, then a monthly or weekly payment plan based on the cost and length of the program
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Visit the campus, meet the admissions team and tour the labs. Classes run mornings, afternoons and evenings.