Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
A. Program Objective: Graduates will demonstrate basic knowledge in air conditioning and refrigeration that will prepare them to obtain an entry-level position within the field and critical thinking skills in AWC’s General Education focus areas.
Description: Provides the student with the essential skills required of an entry-level employee in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. Training in various aspects of air conditioning and refrigeration include trouble-shooting, maintenance, repair and servicing of A/C units, related electrical controlling devices, motors and safety factors concerning the use of various refrigerants. Program curriculum is aligned with National Center for Construction Education Research standardized national skills standards for the construction trades.
Competencies to be achieved:
TEC 100 CORE CURRICULUM INTRODUCTORY CRAFT SKILLS (5 cr.): Development of skills and techniques necessary for basic construction/industrial maintenance craft skills.
ACR 101 AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION I (3 cr.): Introduction to the field of air conditioning and refrigeration, use of hand tools, materials, and related nomenclature of the component parts of a system and their relationship to and function within the system are stressed
ACR 102 AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION 2 (3 cr.): An advanced course of study into the various types of refrigerants, metering devices, and basic sealed systems in use today. This course will also include the theory, installation practices, and service procedures for hermetic and semi-hermetic systems, including the replacement of compressors. There will be adequate time for hands-on experience.
ACR 103 ELECTRICAL MOTORS, CIRCUITS AND CONTROLS (3 cr.): An advanced course of study involving the various types of HVAC electrical controls and motors, wiring diagrams, and basic Ohm’s Law.
ACR 112 CONTROL SYSTEMS (3 cr.): The theory, installation practices, and servicing of control systems.
ACR 113 HEATING TECHNOLOGY (3 cr.): The theory, installation practices, and servicing of heating systems, including the study of equipment sizing, equipment selection, energy conservation, natural gas, propane, electric heating systems, and the study of alternative fuels.
B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
In-state: $2823.00
Out-of-state: $3763.00
Tuition:
- In-state Tuition: $1,940.00
- Out-of-state Tuition: $2,880.00 (11 credit semester + 9 credit semester)
Additional Fees:
- ACR 101 Fee: $91
- ACR 102 Fee: $115
- ACR 103 Fee: $91
- ACR 113 Fee: $91
- TEC 100 Fee: $77
- Estimated Book: $306.00
- Technology Fee: $100 ($5 per credit hour)
- Bus Fee: $12 ($6 per semester, Fall/Spring only)
C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
Books used for all ACR courses:
HVAC LEVEL 1 TRAINEE GUIDE | Edition: 6TH (ISBN: 9780137949847) $100.00
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology | Edition: 9th 21 (ISBN: 9780357122273) $122.00
- TEC 100: Core Curriculum Trainee Guide | Edition: 6th 21 (ISBN: 978013483341) $84.00
D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
N/A
E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Lee Altman
Email: lee.altman@azwestern.edu
Phone Number: (928)
F. Direct Website link to the program: https://www.azwestern.edu/sites/default/files/documents/degrees-and-certificates/occupational-certificate/Basic_Air_Conditioning_and%2520Refrigeration_Service_Technician.pdf
G. Additional information
H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): https://www.azwestern.edu/paying-for-college
I. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
• Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: Yes, ESCO Institute
• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes
Career Pathway: Participant may continue on the HVAC/R AAS
• Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes, EPA 608 Certification is recognized nation-wide
• Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes, Higher Learning Commission
Link to Accrediting Website: https://www.hlcommission.org/
J. Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program.
9% earned occupational certificate (reported on 6-19-23)
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
32
Hours
20
Entrance Requirements
Course(s)
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
2020 S Avenue 8E
Local WIB
9 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yuma County
Type of Attainment:
Basic AC & Refrigeration Serv.Technician Cert.
Name of Credential
Basic Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Service Technician
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell Grant, WIOA
Refund Policy
https://www.azwestern.edu/paying-for-college
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Higher Learning Commission
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
Yes
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$306.00 Costs provided are estimates and subject to change
In-State Tuition
$1,940.00 Costs provided are estimates and subject to change
Other Fees
$112.00 Bus fee 6.00 per semester, Fall/Spring only. Technology fee of $5 per credit hour.
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$2,880.00 Costs provided are estimates and subject to change
Registration Fee
$465.00 100,101,102,103,113
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,823.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$3,763.00
