Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology

Curriculum Description

The Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety. The diploma program covers air conditioning, furnaces, heat pumps, tools and instruments. In addition, the AAS degree covers residential building codes, residential system sizing, and advanced comfort systems.

Program Learning Outcomes

Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology students will:

Effectively charge units.
Diagnose and repair mechanical refrigeration problems.
Read air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration schematic diagrams.
Communicate with customers effectively in writing and speaking.
Diagnose electrical and electronic problems with a VOM.

Employment Opportunities

Diploma graduates should be able to assist in the startup, preventive maintenance, service, repair, and/or installation of residential and light commercial systems. AAS degree graduates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of systems selection and balance and advanced systems.

Contact

Tim Overby
Lead Instructor for Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology
overbyt@surry.edu
(336) 386-3268

Apprenticeships

Surry Community College offers real-world education and on the job training through apprenticeships.
Contact: Rachel Hiatt, Coordinator - Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship Initiatives
(336) 386-3291 | hiattr@surry.edu

Financial aid is available to eligible students: https://surry.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/
Contact: financialaid@surry.edu or (336) 386-3264 for more information.