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Credit Programs

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology

Course Contact
James Freeman
[email protected]
919-866-5168
Document(s)
Financial Aid Eligible?
Yes
Learning Format
On Campus
In-person/Online Hybrid
Schedule
Day Only

Commercial Refrigeration AAS

Wake Tech Course ID: A35100A

The Commercial Refrigeration AAS Degree provides the basic knowledge and skills necessary to work with commercial refrigeration systems.

Course work includes the following topics:

  • Defrost methods
  • Safety and operational control
  • Proper control application
  • Test instruments
  • Simple control wiring
  • Service, repair and diagnostic procedures for commercial refrigeration systems and components
  • Refrigerant piping
  • Recovery
  • Leak testing
  • Evacuation
  • Charging
  • Startup and evaluation

AAS degree graduates should be able to assist in the installation, service and repair of commercial refrigeration systems found in restaurants, convenience stores, supermarkets and other commercial sites.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$5,320
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
Total Credits
70
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


Wake County USA *Estimated job growth over 10 years.