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Credit Programs

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology

Program ContactJames Freeman
[email protected]
919-866-5168
Degrees & Pathways
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
  • Diploma
  • Certificates
Document(s):

Commercial Refrigeration AAS

Wake Tech Course ID: A35100A

The Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology Commercial Refrigeration Track curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop 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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Career Outlook


USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.

Completion Earns:

AAS - Associate in Applied Science

Total Credits:

70

Campus Availability:

Scheduling Options:

  • Day Only

Course Format(s):

Financial Aid:

Yes, financial aid is available for this program

Courses Sequence:

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