The Certificate of Proficiency in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration is an industry that offers a bright future for people who wish to prepare for entry into this profession. This field includes, sales, installation, maintenance, service and operation of equipment not only in residential settings, but also in commerce and industry. The need for air conditioning and refrigeration service technicians will continue to expand with the growth of computer applications into the industrial fields. This certificate of proficiency may be applied to the Technical Certificate in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration and the Associate of Applied Science degree in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus is accredited by:
HVAC Excellence
P.O. Box 491
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
telephone: (800) 394-5268
website: www.hvacexcellence.org
The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| ACR 1203 | Fundamentals of Electricity | 3 |
| ACR 1301 | Industrial Safety in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | 1 |
| ACR 1602 | Schematics | 2 |
| ACR 1205 | Tubing and Piping | 5 |
| ACR 1302 | Basic Compression and Refrigeration | 2 |
| ACR 1503 | Electronic Components | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
To receive a Certificate of Proficiency, application must be made to the Office of Student Services. Students must be currently enrolled to request a Certificate of Proficiency be awarded.
- Apply knowledge and understanding of safety practices, protocols, and procedures used within the HVAC/R industry
- Identify and apply proper service techniques through the analysis and solving of problems
- Apply testing procedures, parts removal, and installation
- Identify and analyze a wide variety of motors used in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry
- Successfully sit for OSHA1and EPA 608 Certification exams
- Draw and interpret wiring diagrams
- Develop and explain system diagrams for a wide variety of A/C equipment
- Demonstrate the use of industry-transferable skills in communications, social interactions, and professionalism
For program assessment visit: https://www.atu.edu/assessment/program_assessment.php
