AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERATION
AND HEATING TECHNOLOGY
This program provides classroom and laboratory experiences that enable the student to become
proficient in the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of commercial and residential
air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating systems. Instruction includes intensive theory and
application of the basic principles of electricity related to the trade, such as reading electrical
diagrams and schematics; the operational characteristics of various systems and their components;
use of technical manuals; diagnosis of malfunctions; repair, replacement, and/or adjustments of
compressors, metering devices, temperature and pressure controls.
Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology is a planned sequence of instruction.
Students use a variety of instructional methods to develop their skills, with an emphasis on hands-on
activities and projects.
Areas of Study:
 Basic Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Skills
 Basic Electricity
 Basic Skills of Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling
 Employability Skills
 Entrepreneurship
 Fundamentals of Refrigeration
 Maintenance & Repair of Heating Systems
 Maintenance & Repair of Residential Air
Conditioning Systems
 Service of Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Electrical
Systems
 Tubing, Piping, Soldering & Brazing
High School Admission Requirements:
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Junior in High School
Take the TABE test
Students enrolled in this program must
agree they will attend a full-time
summer component, EVERY DAY, with
the understanding there is no
transportation.
High School Program Requirements:
Students will attend ½ day for 2 years. A full- time
summer schedule, between the junior and senior year,
is required to complete the program. Transportation for
the summer is not provided.
Industry Certification & State Credential Exams
Students will be prepared to take an approved state
and/or nationally recognized industry certification or
licensure exam in their field of study.
College Credit Transfer Opportunity and / or
Advanced Credit
Upon completion of the program and meeting eligibility
requirements, including the attainment of an aligned
industry credential, students may be awarded credits
toward an Associate Degree by Broward College or the
Florida College System. Additional college credit may be
awarded with the attainment of additional industry
credentials.
Students must begin classes at BROWARD COLLEGE within
two (2) years of the date of graduation from the program unless
the college program manager waives the time limitation.
Revised: 07/15 rcp rm
CTE Program:
Career Cluster:
Architecture and Construction
Technical Pathway:
Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Technology
AC/HVAC Technology I470203
1350 Hours
Eligible Recipient: ATC Students on Target for Graduation
ATLANTIC TECHNICAL HS OFFERS a 32 CREDIT HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA with 16 CORE CURRICULUM CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
OTHER
8 Technical Program
SOCIAL
AP Courses Offered: English
ENGLISH
MATH
SCIENCE
credits
of Study
STUDIES
Language/ English Literature/
HOPE; Fine Arts; Foreign
8 Credits
Lang; Critical Thinking/
Calculus/
Statistics/ American
Concentrated in 1
Career Decision Making;
History/
Government/
Psychology/
of 22 Technical
Reading for College
Biology/ Spanish/ Physics/
Success/Health II; Intro to Programs of Study
IT; Emerging Technology
Programming
4 Credits, 2
in Business
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
with lab
HIGH SCHOOL
FAB 4 - No One Else Does It Better! Each student is provided the opportunity to obtain: a College Ready HS Diploma (Merit & Scholar Designation); Technical
Program Certificate w/ Dual Enrollment Quality Points; Industry Credential and/or License; Articulated Post-Secondary or State College Credit
9
English I
10
English II
11
English III
12
English IV
Algebra I or higher as
recommended by
Guidance
Geometry or higher as
recommended by
Guidance
Algebra II or higher as
recommended by
Guidance
Pre-Calc or higher as
recommended by
Guidance
Introduction to
Information
Technology
Critical Thinking/SAT
Prep/Advanced
Reading
Biology
Spanish I
HOPE
Speech
Health; Reading for
College Success
Chemistry
World History
Spanish II
Computer Science
Principles
Psychology
Physics
American History
A/C, Refrigeration &
Heating Tech I
A/C, Refrigeration & A/C, Refrigeration &
Heating Tech II
Heating Tech III
A/C, Refrigeration &
Heating Tech IV
Marine Science
American
Government/
Economics
A/C, Refrigeration &
Heating Mechanic I
A/C, Refrigeration & A/C, Refrigeration &
Heating Mechanic II Heating Mechanic III
A/C, Refrigeration &
Heating Mechanic IV
POSTSECONDARY
Levels of Expertise Obtained Upon Completion of AC/HVAC Program: Helper; Mechanic Assistant; Mechanic; AC/HVAC Technician
*** Full Time Summer Schedule is Required to Complete the Program.
Career and Technical Education programs are comprised of eight (8) courses and upon successful completion, may lead to industry recognized certificates, licenses,
occupational opportunities and/or postsecondary education options. Please review some of the current available opportunities listed below.
Career Dual Enrollment Requirements: minimum 2.0
Partners: Business and Industry
Articulation Agreements
GPA and TABE Exit Scores: R9 M10 L9
Centex Construction; Construction Assoc. of South FL Lotspeich
Co. of FL; James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc.; Turner
Career Dual Enrollment Courses Opportunities:
Upon completion of the program and meeting
Construction; Infinite Construction Group; Causeway Lumber;
Nine (9) Credits
eligibility requirements, including the attainment of an
Mechanical Contractors Assoc. of South FL
Employment Opportunities
A/C, Refrigeration and Heating: Helper, Mechanic
Assistant; Mechanic; Technician
CAREER
Post-Secondary Career Options
Mechanical Engineer; Electrical Engineer;
Environmental Engineer; HVAC Refrigeration
Mechanic; General and/or Specialty Contractor;
Construction Estimator and/or Inspector; Project
Manager, Foreman and/or Supervisor
Industry Credential Opportunities for ATC
Students Completing All Program
Requirements:
Students will be prepared to take an approved state
and/or nationally recognized industry certification or
licensure exam in their field of study.
aligned industry credential, students may be awarded
credits toward an Associate Degree by Broward
College or the Florida College System. Additional
college credit may be awarded with the attainment of
additional industry credentials.
Gold Standard: Air Conditioning Service
Technician certification, AS, Air Conditioning,
Refrigeration, Heating System Technology, 3 credits;
NCCER-HVAC-Level 1 certification, AS, Air
Conditioning, Refrigeration, Heating System
Technology, 3 credits.