Heat Pumps Certificate of Achievement

The Heat Pumps Certificate offers students the opportunity to learn the academic, occupational, communication, and technical training skills needed by entry level technicians in the Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry. All weather heating and cooling systems, better known as heat pumps, are a specialized cost saving device typically found in commercial buildings that are now becoming more commonplace in residential buildings. Students completing this certificate will develop advanced theory, troubleshooting, and service skills, as well as an advanced understanding of heat pump schematics, components, and controls. This curriculum was developed in collaboration with several community colleges and industry partners to provide a path to careers that require heat pump technical servicing skills.

Semester 1

Course Code	Title	Units
ACR 060	Air Conditioning & Refrigeration I	3
ACR 064	Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Electricity I	3
ACR 078	Safe Refrigerant Handling & Management	3

Semester 2

Course Code	Title	Units
ACR 061	Air Conditioning & Refrigeration II	3
ACR 065	Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Electricity II	3
ACR 083	All Weather Heating & Cooling Systems	3