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.
credits
year (2 semesters of classes) to earn your certificate
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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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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