78 / Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Courses
AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION CERTIFICATE Program Code: 1C31173
Primary emphasis of this program is to prepare the student with job entry-level skills. Although further training must be done on the job, the student will have a strong background in fundamental skills of refrigeration, electricity, mathematics, communication skills, and drafting. To earn a certificate, students must complete the required courses as listed with a minimum grade of “C.” At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. Required courses are listed in suggested sequence: Units AC/R 100 C Prin. of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer 3 AC/R 110 C Air Conditioning I 3 AC/R 120 C Piping Practice, Tools and Safety 2 AC/R 036 C Refrigerants, Charging and Recovery 1 AC/R 037 C Blueprints and Dimension Analysis 2 AC/R 105 C Electricity for A/C and Refrig I 3 AC/R 115 C Gas Heating and Carbon Monoxide 3 AC/R 145 C Load Calcs for Heat and Cool 2 AC/R 106 C Electricity for A/C and Refrig II 3 AC/R 210 C Commercial Refrigeration 3 AC/R 220 C A/C Controls and Energy Mgt. 2 AC/R 230 C Heat Pumps 2 AC/R 205 C Commercial Air Conditioning 3 AC/R 215 C Codes and Estimating for HVACR 3 AC/R 035 C Building Commissioning 2 AC/R 055 C Technician Customer Relations 2 AC/R 050 C HVAC/R Special Projects .5–1 Total Units 39.5–40
AIR CONDITIONING BUILDING COMMISSIONING CERTIFICATE Program Code: 1C31185
The Building Commissioning Certificate provides students with a career path for attaining the communication skills, practical knowledge, and technical training necessary for pursuing a career in building commissioning certification. Students completing this certificate will develop an advanced understanding of the building commissioning process. To earn this certificate, complete the required courses as listed with a minimum grade of “C.” At least 50% of all major course work must be completed at Cypress College. Required courses are listed in suggested sequence: AC/R 100 C Prin. of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer AC/R 110 C Air Conditioning I AC/R 120 C Piping Practice, Tools and Safety AC/R 036 C Refrigerants, Charging and Recovery AC/R 037 C Blueprints and Dimension Analysis AC/R 105 C Electricity for A/C and Refrig I AC/R 115 C Gas Heating and Carbon Monoxide AC/R 125 C Boiler and Hydronic Heating AC/R 135 C Solar Energy for Heat and Cool AC/R 145 C Load Calcs for Heat and Cool AC/R 035 C Building Commissioning Total Units
Units 3 3 2 1 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 25
CYPRESS COLLEGE 2013–2014
AIR CONDITIONING CODES AND ESTIMATING CERTIFICATE Program Code: 1C31106
The Codes and Estimating Certificate provides students with a career path for attaining the communication skills, practical knowledge, and technical training necessary for pursuing a career in building codes and cost estimating. Students completing this certificate will develop an advanced understanding of building codes and cost estimating. To earn this certificate, complete the required courses as listed with a minimum grade of “C.” At least 50% of all major course work must be completed at Cypress College. Required courses are listed in suggested sequence: AC/R 037 C Blueprints and Dimension Analysis AC/R 036 C Refrigerants, Charging and Recovery AC/R 100 C Prin. of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer AC/R 110 C Air Conditioning I AC/R 105 C Electricity for A/C and Refrig I AC/R 115 C Gas Heating and Carbon Monoxide AC/R 125 C Boiler and Hydronic Heating AC/R 135 C Solar Energy for Heat and Cool AC/R 145 C Load Calcs for Heat and Cool AC/R 215 C Codes and Estimating for HVACR Total Units
Units 2 1 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 24
AIR CONDITIONING COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONING CERTIFICATE Program Code: 1C31186
The Commercial Air Conditioning Certificate provides students with a career path for attaining the communication skills, practical knowledge, and technical training necessary for pursuing a career in commercial building air conditioning. Students completing this certificate will develop an advanced understanding of commercial building air conditioning. To earn this certificate, complete the required courses as listed with a minimum grade of “C.” At least 50% of all major course work must be completed at Cypress College. Required courses are listed in suggested sequence: AC/R 100 C Prin. of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer AC/R 110 C Air Conditioning I AC/R 120 C Piping Practice, Tools and Safety AC/R 036 C Refrigerants, Charging and Recovery AC/R 037 C Blueprints and Dimension Analysis AC/R 105 C Electricity for A/C and Refrig I AC/R 115 C Gas Heating and Carbon Monoxide AC/R 125 C Boiler and Hydronic Heating AC/R 135 C Solar Energy for Heat and Cool AC/R 145 C Load Calcs for Heat and Cool AC/R 205 C Commercial Air Conditioning Total Units
Units 3 3 2 1 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 26
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION CERTIFICATE Program Code: 1C31171
The Commercial Refrigeration Certificate provides students with a career path for attaining the communication skills, practical knowledge, and technical training necessary for pursuing a career in Commercial Refrigeration. Students completing this certificate will develop an advanced understanding of commercial refrigeration. To earn this certificate, complete the required courses as listed with a minimum grade of “C.” At least 50% of all major course work must be completed at Cypress College.