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Technician Level II 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 2 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
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 II 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 the Technician Level II Certificate in Air Conditioning Certificate. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
This program is designed to train students to meet employment requirements in the field of air conditioning. This will include the installation, repair and maintenance of common air conditioning equipment. Included in this program is the study of residential and commercial air conditioners, heat pumps, gas and electric furnaces, humidifiers, and system design and selection. Throughout the entire program, an emphasis is placed on current techniques used by service technicians. See catalog for official certificate requirements. Courses that complete the certificate, the Heating and Air Conditioning Occupational Skills Award (HOSA), the Rising HVAC Technician Occupational Skills Award (ROSA), the Rising HVAC Technician Certificate (RC), the and the Technician Level I Certificate in Air Conditioning (TC) are noted below.
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: 51 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
HART 1401 – Basic Electricity for HVAC Course is taught in a 5-week format. (Course also applies to ROSA, RC, TC)
HART 1407 – Refrigeration Principles Course is taught in a 5-week format. (Course also applies to ROSA, RC, TC)
HART 1310 – HVAC Shop Practices and Tools (Course also applies to ROSA, RC, TC)
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- 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: 14
SEMESTER 2
HART 1441 – Residential Air Conditioning (Course also applies to HOSA, RC, TC)
HART 1445 – Gas and Electric Heating (Course also applies to HOSA, TC)
HART 2349 – Heat Pumps (Course also applies to HOSA, TC)
CHOOSE ONE:
- HART 1380 – Cooperative Education – Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology/Technician (Course also applies to RC, TC) OR
- ELECTIVE – Any 3-credit hour HART course not previously identified as part of the award pattern. OR
- Any 3-credit hour course from: ACNT 1303, BUSI 1301, COSC 1301, SPAN 1300
CHOOSE ONE:
- MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better. OR
- BIOL 1322 – Nutrition and Diet Therapy
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to 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 apply for the Heating and Air Conditioning Occupational Skills Award, the Rising HVAC Technician Certificate and the Technician Level I Certificate in Air Conditioning.
Total Hours: 17
SEMESTER 3
HART 2338 – Air Conditioning Installation and Startup
HART 2436 – Air Conditioning Troubleshooting This is the capstone course for this award.
HART 2441 – Commercial Air Conditioning
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Practicum or Cooperative Education course.
Total Hours: 11
SEMESTER 4
CHOOSE ONE:
- HART 2368 – Practicum (or Field Experience)-Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology/Technician OR
- HART 2380 – Cooperative Education-Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology/Technician
ELECTIVE – Any 3-credit hour HART course not previously identified as part of the award pattern. OR
Any 3-credit hour course from: ACNT 1303, BUSI 1301, COSC 1301, SPAN 1300
ELECTIVE – Any 3-credit hour HART course not previously identified as part of the award pattern. OR
Any 3-credit hour course from: ACNT 1303, BUSI 1301, COSC 1301, SPAN 1300
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Technician Level II Certificate in Air Conditioning.