REFRIGERATION AND AIR
CONDITIONING MECHANICS
Department: Construction, Design, and Manufacturing
Department Chair: Mr. William (Bill) Elarton, ROOM SQ-122
(213) 763-3700, cdm@lattc.edu
Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Mechanics
—(day only)
Award Grad. Required Major
Type Plan Course Elective
Units
Units
A.S.
C
Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Mechanics
A.S.
Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Mechanics
C
—(evening only)
—(evening only)
42
6
48
REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING
MECHANICS
▌▌Associate in Science Degree
Major Units: 48
Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Mechanics
—(day only)
Plan B
Total
Major
Units
Plan B
42
6
48
43
5
48
43
5
48
At least 60 degree applicable units (48 total major units and Plan B units) are
required to earn an Associate degree.
For additional related certificates, refer to programs under Operation &
Maintenance Engineering: Steam Plant.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Cooling and heating devices help regulate the temperature, humidity, and air
quality in residential homes, commercial locations, and industrial facilities.
Critical items like food and medicine require refrigeration to keep them from
spoiling. Technicians repair, maintain, and install heating, air-conditioning, and
refrigeration systems. Our program trains these technicians. Los Angeles Trade
Technical College offers an Associate in Science degree in Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Mechanics, as well as Certificate of Achievement.
By fulfilling the program requirements, students will have the necessary
knowledge and skills for a career in residential, commercial, and Industrial
service and repair of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) refrigerant certification will be received.
Electrical controls, piping installation, compressor installation and repair are just
some of the skills that would be mastered during this program.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOs)
Upon completion of the Degree/Certificate program, students are able to:
Use and interpret technical manuals to properly identify all major
components of a refrigeration system and state and describe their function.
Demonstrate sustainable industry principles and practices.
Apply the proper procedures for calculation and measurement
necessary in the air conditioning and refrigeration field.
Safely use appropriate materials, test equipment and tools in order to
connect or troubleshoot a refrigeration and air conditioning system.
Use charging, evacuation, and recovery equipment properly and safely.
•
Requirements for the Associate in Science degree in Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Mechanics may be met by completing 48 total major units with a
“C” or better along with general education courses meeting Plan B graduation
requirements. Information on the Plan B requirements may be found in the
catalog under Graduation/Transfer Requirements.
Courses from the day or evening programs should not be mixed in an attempt to
meet the degree requirements.
OPTION 1: DAY PROGRAM
REQUIRED COURSES
SEMESTER I
UNITS
REF A/C 111
Fundamentals of Refrigeration
3
REF A/C 113
Refrigeration Component Construction 3
REF A/C 114
Refrigeration Maintenance Procedures 3
ECONMT 119
Applied Electrical Calculations and Measurements
3
-or- ECONMT 173 Electrical Mathematics I (3)
SEMESTER II
REF A/C 123
REF A/C 124
REF A/C 125
ECONMT 174 Pipe and Tube Joining Processes
Refrigeration Electrical Circuits and Controls Refrigeration System Components Electrical Mathematics II UNITS
3
3
3
3
SEMESTER III
REF A/C 133
REF A/C 134
REF A/C 135
Refrigeration Service Procedures I
Service for Air Conditioning Equipment I Air Conditioning and Refrigeration UNITS
3
3
3
SEMESTER IV
REF A/C 141
REF A/C 143
REF A/C 145
UNITS
Applied Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Principles 3
Refrigeration Service Procedures II 3
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics I 3
Completed
Award Title
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REFRIGERATION AND AIR
CONDITIONING MECHANICS
Department: Construction, Design, and Manufacturing
Department Chair: Mr. William (Bill) Elarton, ROOM SQ-122
(213) 763-3700, cdm@lattc.edu
Award Grad. Required Major
Type Plan Course Elective
Units
Units
Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Mechanics
A.S.
Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Mechanics
C
Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Mechanics
A.S.
Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Mechanics
C
Total
Major
Units
OPTION 2: EVENING PROGRAM
REQUIRED COURSES
LEVEL I
REF A/C 202
REF A/C 250
ECONMT 115
ECONMT 173
Refrigeration Fundamentals
Indoor Air Quality
Fundamentals of D.C. Electricity
Electrical Mathematics I
UNITS
3
3
3
3
LEVEL II
REF A/C 159
REF A/C 203
REF A/C 204
ECONMT 129
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Electricity
Compression System of Refrigeration
Functions of Compression Systems
Fundamentals of Alternating Current
UNITS
4
3
3
3
For additional related certificates, refer to programs under Operation &
Maintenance Engineering: Steam Plant.
LEVEL III REF A/C 187
REF A/C 188
REF A/C 208
Servicing I
Servicing II
Refrigerant Management-EPA 608 Certification
UNITS
3
3
4
REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING
MECHANICS
LEVEL IV REF A/C 160
REF A/C 164
Refrigeration System Principles and Practices
Gas Heating Systems
UNITS
4
4
—(day only)
—(day only)
—(evening only)
—(evening only)
Plan B
Plan B
42
6
48
42
6
48
43
5
48
43
5
48
At least 60 degree applicable units (48 total major units and Plan B units) are
required to earn an Associate degree.
▌▌Certificate of Achievement
Major Units: 48
A Certificate of Achievement in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics
may be earned by completing 48 total major units with a “C” or better.
Courses from the day or evening programs should not be mixed in an attempt to
meet the degree requirements.
USEFUL LINKS
LATTC Catalog
http://college.lattc.edu/catalog/
LATTC Financial Aid Office
http://college.lattc.edu/financialaid/
LATTC Counseling Department
http://college.lattc.edu/counseling/
Graduation Plan A
http://college.lattc.edu/planA
Graduation Plan B
http://college.lattc.edu/planB
Construction, Design, and Manufacturing Department
http://college.lattc.edu/cdm
400 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
www.lattc.edu
Completed
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MAJOR ELECTIVES
DAY PROGRAM: Select at least 6 units from the courses below
EVENING PROGRAM: Select at least 5 units from the courses below
UNITS
BLDGCTQ 101 Contractor’s License Law
3
ECONMT 100
(O.S.H.A.) Safety Standards
2
PHYSICS 12
Physics Fundamentals
3
REF A/C 100
Air Conditioning Project Management
3
REF A/C 161
Air Conditioning Systems Principles and Practices
3
REF A/C 162
Piping Principles and Practices
4
REF A/C 164
Gas Heating Systems
3
REF A/C 165
Thermal Energy Storage and Heat Recovery
4
REF A/C 176 Heating and Air Conditioning I
3
REF A/C 177 Heating and Air Conditioning II
3
REF A/C 187 Servicing I
3
REF A/C 188
Servicing II
3
REF A/C 250
Indoor Air Quality
3
REF A/C 199
Mechanical Code I - HVACR
3
REF A/C 208
Refrigerant Management-EPA 608 Certification
4
REF A/C 209
NATE Certification Prep
3
REF A/C 210
Refrigeration System Efficiency Factors
3
REF A/C 941
Cooperative Education
4
You can enroll in these classes by logging on to the Student
Information System at https://college.lattc.edu/register
For additional information consult a LATTC college counselor.
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