For Program Information please contact:
John Ross,
Chair
Room 2204
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway
Atlanta GA 30310
404.225.4524.

jross@atlantatech.edu


AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY - DIPLOMA

The Air Conditioning Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the air conditioning industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of air conditioning theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Air Conditioning Technology diploma and have the qualifications of an air conŽditioning technician.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ATC’s Career Placement Office is available to assist students in finding employment in their occupational fields. Location: Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 128

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Official high school or GED transcript is required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, Language, and Math
* Transfer of previous post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.

CORE COURSES
Curriculum
Essential General Core Courses
Courses  
Credits
ENG 100 English
5
MAT 101 General Mathematics
5
EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development
3
Total
13
Essential Fundamental Technical Courses
ACT 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals
4
ACT 101 Principles and Practices of Refrigeration
7
ACT 102 Refrigeration Systems Components
7
ACT 103 Electrical Fundamentals
7
ACT 104 Electric Motors
4
ACT 105 Electrical Components
5
ACT 106 Electric Control Systems and Installation
4
IFC 100 Industrial Safety Procedures
2
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers
3
Total
43
Essential Specific Technical Courses
ACT 107 Air Conditioning Principles
8
ACT 108 Air Conditioning Systems and Installation
3
ACT 109 Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems
7
ACT 110 Gas Heating Systems
5
ACT 111 Heat Pumps and Related Systems
6
Total
29
   
 
  Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation
85
  Minimum Program Length in Quarters
5
  Estimated Program Cost
$5,000