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Program Description
This program prepares you to enter the Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration field. This field of work involves different trade disciplines. The two-year program of core courses trains you in residential and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. The emphasis will be on the servicing and maintenance of equipment found in residences, commercial buildings, and large facilities.
The AAS degree should enhance your initial entry placement and better prepare you for upward mobility within any of the three option areas.
HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY LEARNING OUTCOMES
Identify problems in the operation of commercial and residential heating electro-mechanical systems
Measure, calculate, and interpret a wide range of commercial and residential refrigeration systems
Follow safety policies and procedures related to the HVAC field
Troubleshoot commercial and residential heating electro-mechanical systems
Interpret, analyze, and evaluate the proper operation of commercial Air Conditioning roof top equipment
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (HLC); HVAC Excellence
Expected Time to Completion: Industry upgrade certificate (two semesters); direct digital controls and residential HVAC certificates (three semesters); AAS (five semesters)
Estimated Tuition: Resident rate without COF ($247.35 per credit); resident rate with COF ($153.35 per credit); non-resident rate ($629.25 per credit)
Program Description
The Refrigeration & HVAC Associate of Occupational Studies Degree program is designed to develop the skills and knowledge for entry-level employment as an HVAC-R Technician in the commercial, residential, or industrial refrigeration and heating industry. Graduates are prepared to sit for Mechanic IV Licensing, EPA Certification, and additional certifications.
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Expected Time to Completion: 19.5 months
Estimated Tuition: $39,950 (including uniforms, books, and tools)
FRCC has the only nationally accredited HVAC/R program in Colorado or Wyoming. Our faculty bring extensive real-world experience with the latest equipment.
We offer an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and four certificates:
Residential Air Conditioning and Heating
Light Commercial Air Conditioning and Heating
Commercial Refrigeration
HVAC/R Fundamentals
We'll prepare you to enter the workforce and get a well-paying job in this thriving industry.
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (HLC); PAHRA
Expected Time to Completion: AAS degree (four semesters); residential HVAC (three semesters); light commercial (three semesters); commercial refrigeration (two semesters); HVAC/R fundamentals (one semester)
Estimated Tuition: Resident ($153.35 per credit); non-resident (629.25 per credit)
The HVAC program at RRCC provides the knowledge and skills for job entry into the air conditioning, heating and refrigeration industry in the areas of installation and maintenance, and also provides upgrading and refresher courses for those already employed in the field. We offer various A.A. S. degrees (Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration, Building Automation, Hydronic Heating) and certificates (in various levels of Refrigeration, HVAC Controls Technician, Building Automation, Air Conditioning, Forced-Air Heating, Hydronic Heating), as well as having an Air Conditioning, Heating/Refrigeration Apprenticeship Program. All programs are designed to stay current with industry standards making your skills valuable in the workforce upon completion of your coursework.
Location: Lakewood, CO
Accreditation: The Higher Learning Commission
Expected Time to Completion: Varies (one to four semesters, depending upon the program)
Estimated Tuition: Resident ($153.35 per credit); non-resident ($629.25 per credit)