Overview
Prepare for a career in the field covering the ins and outs of HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) in residential and light commercial settings. This program prepares students to work in the field working in a range of settings. Topics include installation, problem solving, sustainability, maintenance, and additional advanced skills.
Median Post Graduation Pay: $57,910 per year
AAS Degree in Residential and Light Commercial HVAC and Refrigeration
Credential: Associate of Applied Science
Units: 60 Units (Major units listed below + 33 General Education units)
Average Length: 2 years
| Course # | Course Title | Units |
| First Semester | ||
| E/ET 202 | Fundamentals of Electricity for ECT | 2. |
| ECT 11 | Mechanical and Electrical Devices | 2 |
| ECT 12 | Blueprint Reading and Interpretation for ECT | 1.5 |
| ECT 13 | Fundamentals of Refrigeration | 4 |
| ECT 211 | Mechanical and Electrical Codes | 1.5 |
| ECT 214 | Technical Mathematics for ECT | 3 |
| WELD 215 | Welding for ECT Technicians | 1 |
| Second Semester | ||
| E/ET 221 | Motors and Drives | 2 |
| ECT 14 | Advanced Refrigeration | 2 |
| ECT 15 | Refrigeration Equipment Troubleshooting | 2 |
| ECT 16 | Fundamentals of Heating and Air Conditioning | 2 |
| ECT 17 | Heating and Air Conditioning Trouble- shooting | 1 |
| ECT 18 | HVAC Installation Practices | 1 |
| ECT 28 | Energy Management and Efficiency in Building Systems | 2 |
| Total Required Units | 27 |
Certificate in Residential and Light Commercial HVAC and Refrigeration
Credential: Certificate of Achievement
Units: 27 Units
Average Length: 1 year
| Course # | Course Title | Units |
| First Semester | ||
| E/ET 202 | Fundamentals of Electricity for ECT | 2. |
| ECT 11 | Mechanical and Electrical Devices | 2 |
| ECT 12 | Blueprint Reading and Interpretation for ECT | 1.5 |
| ECT 13 | Fundamentals of Refrigeration | 4 |
| ECT 211 | Mechanical and Electrical Codes | 1.5 |
| ECT 214 | Technical Mathematics for ECT | 3 |
| WELD 215 | Welding for ECT Technicians | 1 |
| Second Semester | ||
| E/ET 221 | Motors and Drives | 2 |
| ECT 14 | Advanced Refrigeration | 2 |
| ECT 15 | Refrigeration Equipment Troubleshooting | 2 |
| ECT 16 | Fundamentals of Heating and Air Conditioning | 2 |
| ECT 17 | Heating and Air Conditioning Trouble- shooting | 1 |
| ECT 18 | HVAC Installation Practices | 1 |
| ECT 28 | Energy Management and Efficiency in Building Systems | 2 |
| Total Required Units | 27 |
