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Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology

Up Your Cool(ing) Factor at DCC

Every industry relies on the modern-day creature comforts of refrigeration and air conditioning. Help keep the A/C flowing and refrigerators running. In just one year at DCC, gain in-demand skills and earn an air conditioning certificate.

 

State-of-the Art Mechatronics Lab

Prepare for what’s next. As part of this program, you practice in our modern Mechatronics Lab at DCC @ Fishkill. The lab features a dedicated HVAC lab with ample training space for refrigeration systems.

MECHATRONICS LAB

 

 

24

credits 

1

year  (2 semesters of classes) to earn your certificate

Go

straight to work installing, repairing and maintaining equipment

What You Study in Our Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Program

Equip yourself with the specialized knowledge you'll need for entry-level employment in air conditioning and refrigeration.

After two focused semesters, you are ready to install, repair and maintain equipment. Work in versatile settings—food markets and processors, offices, apartments, manufacturing plants, schools and more.

Emerge from DCC ready to apply your expertise to safely work with residential air conditioning systems and light commercial refrigeration systems.

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Sample Courses

ACR 101: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I
An introduction to the theory of operation of simple refrigeration and air conditioning systems

PHS 115: The Fundamentals of Electricity
Explore electricity’s fundamental principles, including voltage, current, resistance and power

ENT 131: Technical Drawing
Learn 3-dimensional sketching, orthographic projection, sectioning, isometric presentation and more

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Contact Us

Office of Admissions

101 Orcutt Student Services Center
Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Phone: (845) 431-8010
Email: admissions@sunydutchess.edu

53 Pendell Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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