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Technician Level I Certificate in Air Conditioning
Program Available at:
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- North Lake
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level 1 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
For more information, visit the Dallas College Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Technician Level I Certificate in Air Conditioning within the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology program. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Residential – Technician I Certificate. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
This program introduces students to the refrigeration, mechanical, electrical, and heat pump principles necessary to begin an air conditioning or refrigeration career as a HVACR technician's helper. Commonly used tools and instruments are introduced, and safety is emphasized. The preferred program alternative is for the students to experience a cooperative work experience at the program's culmination. See catalog for official certificate requirements. Courses that complete the certificate, the Rising HVAC Technician Occupational Skills Award (ROSA), the Heating and Air Conditioning Occupational Skills Award (HOSA) and the Rising HVAC Technician Certificate (RC) are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 25 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
HART 1310 – HVAC Shop Practices and Tools (Course also applies to ROSA, RC)
HART 1401 – Basic Electricity for HVAC Course is taught in a 5-week format. (Course also applies to ROSA, RC)
HART 1407 – Refrigeration Principles Course is taught in a 5-week format. (Course also applies to ROSA, RC)
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative Education course.
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Meet with your success coach to apply for the Rising HVAC Technician Occupational Skills Award.
Total Hours: 11
SEMESTER 2
HART 1441 – Residential Air Conditioning (Course also applies to HOSA, RC)
HART 1445 – Gas and Electric Heating (Course also applies to HOSA)
HART 2349 – Heat Pumps This is the capstone course for this award. (Course also applies to HOSA)
HART 1380 – Cooperative Education – Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology/Technician (Course also applies to RC)
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Technician Level I Certificate in Air Conditioning, the Heating and Air Conditioning Occupational Skills Award, and the Rising HVAC Technician Certificate.
Total Hours: 14
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 25 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS