Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration - AAS

Students in all options of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration program learn in modern, well-equipped labs at ECC. They are permitted real-time access to the campus building automation systems for instructional purposes. The commercial air conditioning lab is equipped with state-of-the art equipment including heat pumps and roof top units. All students receive a great deal of hands-on experiences and enjoy personalized attention. Faculty includes veteran teachers and industry professionals. The degree in heating, air conditioning and refrigeration offers in depth study of systems technology. Students concentrate on system design, energy management controls and computerized building management controls. Commercial refrigeration including installation and control trouble-shooting is presented in the degree program as well. Students also have the opportunity to explore experimental technologies like water to air heat pumps and cascade systems. As part of this degree students are required to take the ARI/GAMA National Residential Air Conditioning and Heating Exam. Accreditation: This program is accredited by the Partnership for Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA).