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2020 - 2021 Dallas College Catalog

2020 - 2021 Catalog
Program: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Degree Plan: Residential - Technician I Certificate

Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dcccd.edu/hb1508.

(Level 1 Certificate)

Cedar Valley and Eastfield campus only

(Block Scheduling available on Cedar Valley and Eastfield Campus)

  • Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
  • Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: C1.HVAC.RESID.I

Course Course Title Credit Hours
HART 1401 Basic Electricity for HVAC* 4
HART 1403 Air Conditioning Control Principles* 4
HART 1407 Refrigeration Principles* 4
Semester Total 12
Course Course Title Credit Hours
HART 1441 Residential Air Conditioning 4
HART 1445 Gas and Electric Heating 4
HART 2449 Heat Pumps 4
Semester Total 12
Minimum Hours Required 24

*NOTE: These courses are taught in a five-week format.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.