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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration • Certificate of Achievement

Occupational Program

Colleague Code: CA.ACRH

Curriculum Code: ARH 216

Program Information:

  • This program prepares students to install, service and repair residential and commercial air conditioning, refrigeration and heating systems.
  • Students have the opportunity to specialize in either heat pump systems and/or sheet metal and duct work design.
  • Students are required to have a basic set of tools. If basic tools are not currently owned, students should be prepared to purchase them at an approximate cost of $500.
  • This certificate of study must be taken in its entirety to meet requirements.

Top 3 Occupations According to www.onetonline.org:

  • Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic (499021)
  • Energy Engineer (17219903)
  • Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer (499021)
To learn more about this program or view contact information, visit HVACR or contact the Workforce Institute at 217-786-2751 or workforce@llcc.edu. 

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

ARH 103Heat Generating Systems

3
ARH 105AC and DC Electrical Theory and Schematic Design

3
ARH 107Alternating Current Electricity and Climate Controls

3
ARH 207Sheet Metal Fabrication and System Design

3
ARH 208Equipment Selection and Duct Design

4
ESI 101Employability Skills

2
Total Credit Hours:18

Second Semester:

ARH 101Basic Refrigeration

3
ARH 201Refrigeration Components

3
ARH 206Air Conditioning Systems

3
ARH 202Commercial Refrigeration

3
ARH 204Heat Pump Systems

3
ARH 220EPA 608 Certification

.5
ELM 101Workplace Safety Certifications

1
Total Credit Hours:16.5

Course Requirements:

Required Program Courses

Please see your Student Success Advisor for course planning.

ARH 101Basic Refrigeration

3
ARH 103Heat Generating Systems

3
ARH 105AC and DC Electrical Theory and Schematic Design

3
ARH 107Alternating Current Electricity and Climate Controls

3
ARH 201Refrigeration Components

3
ARH 202Commercial Refrigeration

3
ARH 204Heat Pump Systems

3
ARH 206Air Conditioning Systems

3
ARH 207Sheet Metal Fabrication and System Design

3
ARH 208Equipment Selection and Duct Design

4
ARH 220EPA 608 Certification

.5
ESI 101Employability Skills

2
ELM 101Workplace Safety Certifications

1
Total Credit Hours:34.5