Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Certificate – 32 credit hours

Program Information & Course List

Tool List

Purpose: The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning program prepares the student with the skills and knowledge used for careers in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Students learn how to assemble, maintain, and repair refrigeration and air conditioning systems according to the code specifications of the National Fire Protection Association. The safe and efficient use of tools and materials is stressed as students work in a shop and at a one-week co-op with different types of refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Instruction in the related skills of blueprint reading, mathematics, soldering, and electrical applications is included.

Career Opportunities: Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the State of Maine journeyman oil burner license examination and are qualified for employment with refrigeration and air conditioning contractors, HVAC companies, in maintenance positions, or as sales personnel. Additional experience may provide graduates with opportunities as managers, supervisors, or operators of their own business.

Program Educational Outcomes: Upon completion of the program, the graduate is prepared to: 

1. Operate and maintain tools and test equipment.
2. Analyze and troubleshoot equipment.
3. Identify and adhere to propane industry standards, safety codes, and regulations.
4. Service and repair Refrigeration and Air Conditioning equipment.
5. Assemble, maintain, and repair Refrigeration and Air Conditioning systems according to code specifications of the National Fire Protection Association.
6. Safely and efficiently use tools and materials required for operation of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning systems.
7. Understand and apply knowledge of blueprint reading, mathematics, soldering, and electrical applications related to heating systems.
8. Demonstrate eligibility to take the State of Maine journeyman oil burner license examination.
9. Qualified for employment with heating contractors, fuel oil companies, in maintenance positions, or as sales personnel.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contact

Ethan Hafford
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Instructor
207.454.1072 or ehafford@mainecc.edu