Program Details

Career Studies Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Career Studies Certificate

New River 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

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Students are urged to consult with their faculty advisor or an academic advisor to plan a program and select electives. 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 New River Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights

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.

Requirements

Required Credits

Career Studies Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Course AR Group 221-903-10

Air 121 Requirement

Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

Air 122 Requirement

Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

Air 235 Requirement

Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

Air 126 Requirement

Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

Mec 155 Requirement

Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

Saf 126 Requirement

Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

Etr 113 Requirement

Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

Ele 149 Requirement

Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

Residency RQ 221-903-10

GPA Requirement

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
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	In determining transfer credit, course work applicable to the program at NRCC will be accepted if the courses were taken at another college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency. Other course work taken at instutions which are appoved by the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia may be considered on an individual basis. At least 25% of the credits for a program must be earned at NRCC.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning	https://catalog.nr.edu/content.php?catoid=36&navoid=2647#credit-for-prior-learning
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: New River Community College

College Level Information

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College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	New River Community College (NRCC) is a comprehensive community college located in the New River Valley of Virginia which includes Giles, Floyd, Montgomery, and Pulaski counties and the city of Radford. NRCC is part of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), a statewide system of community colleges. At NRCC students can prepare for the future with any of the various occupational programs or college transfer courses. With NRCC's wide selection of courses, you can explore your interests, prepare for a career, or increase your job skills. At the same time, at New River you'll find small classes and instructors who care about their students, along with a variety of services to help students, from counseling to career planning. NRCC faculty members are well known not just for their academic background, but also for their capacity to work closely and effectively with students.
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	https://www.nr.edu/transfer/vccstransferagreements.php

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 24 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Career Studies Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning at New River Community College These costs are based on an estimated 2 semesters or 1 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	$163	Per Credit	$3,912	$0	$3,912
Fees
Facility Maintenance	$1	Per Credit	$24	0	$24
Student Activity	$1	Per Credit	$24	0	$24

*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.