Associate of Applied Science Degree Refrigeration Technology-Commercial: 90 credits
Monday - Friday | 7:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Enrollment Point: Fall or Spring Quarter
This training program for Refrigeration Technicians enables students to develop the skills necessary to work as domestic or commercial service technicians on refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems. Emphasis is placed on developing a thorough understanding of electrical and refrigeration theory though classroom experiences and practical application. Service, repair, and troubleshooting techniques are taught on late model equipment in a fully equipped training facility. Students are taught how to safely handle, store, and dispose of CFC refrigerants, (HCFC & HFC refrigerants if emphasis on commercial) according to EPA requirements, related to diagnostic, service, and repair procedures. Technical proficiency and competency are developed by using test and service equipment to improve diagnostic and repair techniques. Laboratory experience helps develop skills in brazing and soldering of copper, steel, and aluminum. This program is approved as an electrical specialty training school for Appliance Repair (07D) by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, Electrical Section. This program is accredited by the Professional Service Association, a national appliance industry organization.
To earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree, the student must complete all requirements for the certificate program plus 20 credits of General Education. The General Education requirements are listed below. Transfer credit from other institutions will be considered upon validation of transcript and course work. Students holding a recent Certification of Completion from RTC should contact the Registrar for degree options.
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