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Diploma in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Diploma

Danville Community College

The Diploma in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration provides the practical experience and technical knowledge required for competence as a service technician in the air conditioning industry. Topics include basic electricity, circuits and controls (electric and electronic), combustion devices (oil burners and gas burners), and refrigeration and air conditioning (residential and commercial). Technical coursework prepares students to plan, install, and service air conditioning equipment while genera

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	The Diploma in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration provides the practical experience and technical knowledge required for competence as a service technician in the air conditioning industry. Topics include basic electricity, circuits and controls (electric and electronic), combustion devices (oil burners and gas burners), and refrigeration and air conditioning (residential and commercial). Technical coursework prepares students to plan, install, and service air conditioning equipment while general education courses assist students in social and business communications.
Considerations When Selecting Courses	The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration can be completed in 5 semesters (2 years), including summer, if suggested full-time course sequence is followed Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Danville Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree	Upon completion, the graduate will need to work 2 years in the field and have the ability to take their HVAC Journeyman licensure through the state of Virginia. The journeyman license must be held for one year in order to take the Virginia Master licensure. To own one’s own business, a Master license must be obtained or held by someone within the company. Program Coordination: The AC & Refrigeration Servicing Certificate provides 42 credits towards the diploma.
Program Successes & Highlights	Industry Certifications: Students will have the opportunity to sit for the OSHA 10 and EPA certifications. The Air conditioning and Refrigeration focus teaches the student the following skills: Demonstrate mathematical skills to solve problems in electrical, refrigeration, air conditioning systems, gas heating systems, and oil heating systems. Apply troubleshooting skills to diagnose and repair air flow, electrical, heating systems, and refrigeration systems. Apply theory and knowledge learned to design and fabricate sheet metal projects dealing with HVAC. Apply knowledge to install heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Ability to perform load calculations on residential and commercial buildings to size equipment and size duct systems properly. Sit for the EPA Certification

Related Programs & Certifications

Credential That Prepares You For This Program

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Certificate in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Servicing

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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	A minimum of 25% of the credit required for graduation in the curriculum must be earned at DCC.The program administrator responsible for evaluating a student’s previous coursework shall determine the acceptability of each course the student wishes to transfer or apply toward the program requirements based upon his/her knowledge of any changes that have occurred since the course(s) was completed; Give particular attention to courses in areas that have had significant technological changes in recent years (e.g., electronics, automotive, graphic imaging, information systems, administrative support technology, etc.); As deemed appropriate, seek the input of faculty or other administrators regarding the proper course of action.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Academically accelerated program for students planning to enter a four-year college. Qualified juniors complete the last two years of high school at DCC. Students earn an Advanced Studies high school diploma and a two-year Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts at the same time.
Credit for Prior Learning	Credit may be granted for prior learning for non-collegiate education, training, and/or occupational experiences as recommended by college faculty, ACE, the National College Credit Recommendation Service, or another college-approved organization. Students may be awarded college credit if they can demonstrate previous educational study or training/work experience that entitles them to credit for specific courses applicable to their program of study. Documentation for special training or experience must be submitted with the request for credit and will be retained in the student’s file. The supporting documentation must include samples of work or projects completed. Students wishing to be awarded previous completion credit for a specific course should contact the appropriate division office in which the course is taught. DCC reserves the right to place a time limit on prior learning experiences for which advanced standing may be granted. The division dean, in consultation with the admissions coordinator, will determine if courses taken more than five years previously can be used in the student’s current program of study.
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Danville Community College

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College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Danville Community College offers small class sizes and affordable tuition. The college offers several student clubs including the African American Culture Club, the Cyber Knights, and more.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	A catalog year is based on the time a student was formally admitted to a program of study.
First Year Student Catalog Year	All students who are initially placed in a program (including Developmental Studies) are placed in a catalog year at the same time.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Danville Community College has Guaranteed Admissions Agreements with many public and private four-year institutions in the commonwealth. These transfer partnerships assist students in making a smooth transition from one institution to the next by maximizing community college credits. It’s never too early to begin planning for a smooth transfer to another institution. Your decisions and commitment to a specific program and university directly impact the success of transferring credits. The longer you wait to make a decision, the more you risk delaying degree completion. We recommend the following: 1) By the time you have earned 15 credits, declare your intent to transfer. 2) By the time you are mid-way through your academic program, declare your major and university.

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
Northern Virginia Community College	Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies/HVAC and Refrigeration	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Maritime Technologies (HVAC)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
49-9021.00	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 74 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Diploma in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Danville Community College These costs are based on an estimated 5 semesters or 2.5 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$159	Per Credit	$11,766	$0	$11,766
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Student Activity Fee	$2	Per Credit	$148	0	$148
Maintenance Fee	$1	Per Credit	$74	0	$74

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.