Domestic Air Condition and Refrigeration, CTS (Natchitoches Campus)

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The Certificate in Technical Studies in Domestic A/C Refrigeration specializes in teaching students the procedures to diagnose and repair domestic refrigerators and freezers, as well as the operation, diagnosis, and science of room air conditioning.

Learning Outcomes:

Recipients of a Certificate of Technical Studies in Domestic Air Condition and Refrigeration will be able to demonstrate:

knowledge of the tools, equipment, and facilities necessary to service and maintain domestic and/or residential air conditioning and refrigeration units.
various methods of ensuring workplace safety and professional work habits.
ability to identify various types of pipes, tubing, and fittings.
the proper procedures to diagnose and repair domestic refrigerators and freezers.
the operation, diagnosis, and science of room air conditioning.

Required Courses for the Certificate of Technical Studies in Domestic Air Condition and Refrigeration:

First Semester: 12 Hours

HACR 115:HACR Safety, Health & Environment Credit Hours: 3
HACR 116:Principles of Refrigeration Credit Hours: 3
HACR 117:Principles of Refrigeration II Credit Hours: 3
HACR 118:Principles of Refrigeration III Credit Hours: 3

Second Semester: 12 Hours

HACR 121:HACR Electrical Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3
HACR 122:HACR Electrical Components Credit Hours: 3
HACR 123:HACR Electric Motors Credit Hours: 3
HACR 124:Applied Electricity & Troubleshooting Credit Hours: 3

Third Semester: 4 Hours

HACR 141:Domestic Refrigeration Credit Hours: 2
HACR 142:Room Air Conditioners Credit Hours: 2

Domestic Air Condition and Refrigeration, CTS (Natchitoches Campus)

First Semester: 12 Hours

Second Semester: 12 Hours

Third Semester: 4 Hours

Total Credit Hours: 28