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Career Studies Certificate
Patrick & Henry Community College
Program Details
Career Studies Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Career Studies CertificateCareer Studies Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Patrick & Henry Community College
The career studies certificate program is a response to the non-conventional short-term program of studies needed by many adults within the colleges region. It offers a series of specialized program options which represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course areas. The options within this program are intended to represent the minimum amount of college course work considered representative of these fields of study.
Program Overview & Guidance

Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Online
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Program Credit Requirements

Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Career Studies Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
0
Career Studies Certificate in Heating/Vent/Arc/Refrigeration
0
Common AR Group 221-903-10
0
Unused Courses RG 221-903-10
0
GPA Requirement 221-903-10
0
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School |
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College Level Information

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Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | No special requirements; No application fee |
Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Analysis and Repair | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Major | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Northern Virginia Community College | Automotive Technology, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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49-3023.00 | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
49-2093.00 | Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment. | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
49-2096.00 | Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles. | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
Cost To Complete
