Commercial Refrigeration Pathway | VHCC

Program Pathway | INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

Commercial Refrigeration

Career Studies Certificate

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Commercial Refrigeration Career Studies Certificate

This Commercial Refrigeration CSC program provides hands-on training for proper temperature control of commercial refrigeration systems. You will learn about various components and special types of systems. Electrical training includes pressure/temperature controls, wiring diagrams, defrost operation, and troubleshooting. EPA refrigerant certification regulations are covered. This Level 2 program is a stackable credential that can be applied to the Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating AAS. Refrigeration CSC (Level 1) is a prerequisite.

Program Length 1/2 year (1 semester) Career Opportunities Provides skills for a rewarding HVACR career in an essential industry that is in demand worldwide.

Is this pathway for you? Yes, if you enjoy problem solving and a variety of challenges.

G3 Eligible This program is G3 eligible. G3 Scholarships cover tuition and fees for Virginia residents of modest income who are pursuing high demand careers.

Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll save $10K

to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.

With an AAS in HVACR from VHCC, plus 15 years of practical field experience in multiple industries to provide a wealth of knowledge, Bruce brings extensive practical and real-world experience to the classroom. He is involved in RSES, where he served as a local chapter officer, and is EPA proctor for refrigerant certification exams.

Bruce Olivo

Program Coordinator OTC 221 bolivo@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2531

YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 1 Semester First Semester (Spring) AIR 112

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Controls II

AIR 122

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration II

3

AIR 172

Refrigeration II

6

AIR 276

Refrigerant Usage EPA Certification

1

ENG 115

Technical Writing

3

TOTAL CREDITS

3

16

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