Associate of Applied Technology Degree
Prepares students for positions in the heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions as service technicians, building maintenance technicians, equipment assemblers, and start-up residential and light commercial installers. Students will participate in work-based training through realistic training activities on campus.
Included in this program are academic courses in communication, quantitative reasoning, and social sciences that provide knowledge and abilities that enhance personal development and serve as a foundation for technical skills.
This program is approved as an HVAC/Refrigeration (06A) specialty electrical training program in the state of Washington.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates applying to become an HVAC/Refrigeration (06A) specialty electrician can be credited with an estimated 1,178 hours of work experience. This program is not applicable to any other electrical specialty or sub-category.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Heating & Air Conditioning Refrigeration Service Technician degree, students will:
- Inspect, diagnose, disassemble, repair, replace, and service various types of residential and light commercial heating/refrigeration equipment with a high degree of accuracy and in a timely manner.
- After identifying supply sources and costs, write an estimate, including service, parts, and labor, that is suitable for customers and billing purposes.
- Resolve customer needs, complaints, questions, and challenges regarding heating, air conditioning, or refrigeration equipment.
- Access manufacturing technical support and wholesale supplier technical support to apply manufacturers’ specifications in repair and replacement of heating, air conditioning, or refrigeration equipment.
- Work safely and responsibly, adhering to shop safety and environmental standards and best practices.
- Correctly troubleshoot HVAC/R problems in computer fault simulation programs.
- Communicate professionally, courteously and effectively with customers, fellow technicians, supervisors, and suppliers.
- Present proof of national certifications in basic electrical circuits, basic electrical diagnostics, principles of gas combustion, gas furnaces, electric furnaces, heat pumps, low temperature refrigeration systems, and medium temperature refrigeration systems.
- Work independently and in groups to service, repair, test, and maintain various types of residential and light commercial heating/refrigeration equipment.
- Use HVAC/R diagnostic equipment and tools skillfully. Use a multimeter and reading electrical schematics.
General Degree Requirements
AAT Degree General Education Requirements (18 credits)
ENGL& 101
| | 5 |
| Or | |
CMST& 220
| | 5 |
| | |
| Any 100-Level Math Class | 5 |
PSYC& 100DIV
| | 5 |
| COLL 102 | College Success for All | 3 |
NOTE: CMST& 220 or higher
PSYC& 100DIV: PSY 112DIV, SOC& 101DIV, or other humanities course that meets the diversity requirement
Students pursuing an AAT or AAS-T degree must complete all college degree requirements prior to graduation. This includes courses that meet the requirements for diversity, computer literacy, and the capstone project. Students are required to pass seven nationally recognized certification exams during the program. All courses must be completed with a minimum “C” grade to receive the certificate.
Program Length
This program is approximately four quarters long, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
Admission Dates
Summer, fall, winter, and spring quarters.
Completion Requirements
Prerequisite(s)
None.
Program Course List
Computer Literacy Requirements: Complete an approved computer literacy course or successfully pass the computer literacy exam
Note: HAC 102-169 are prerequisites for Heating & Refrigeration.
AAT Requirements
| Technical Course Requirements | 94 |
| AAT General Education Requirements | 18 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 112 |
AAT General Education Requirements: See list above
Highly Recommended Class
(class could be taken while waiting to start the program)
NOTE: CAS 105 or Orientation to Computers and MS Office