Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology
Diploma
What You’ll Learn
Studying Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology at Forsyth Tech provides students with the opportunity to learn about and work with a variety of equipment and systems, ranging from large industrial cooling systems to residential heating and cooling systems. Students learn to work with a variety of tools, develop troubleshooting skills, system design, electricity and controls with an emphasis on safety. Graduates should be able to assist in the startup, service, repair, and/or installation of residential and light commercial systems.
Outcomes
- Refrigeration
- Electrical
- Controls
- Safety
- HVAC Systems
- Troubleshooting
- Installation
- Maintenance
Curriculum & Class Schedule
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
Disclaimer line: This is a suggested list. You will consult with an academic advisor to develop your exact curriculum, based on your interests and any credits you may already have obtained prior to arriving at Forsyth Tech.
AHR 110: Intro to Refrigeration
Credit Hours: 5
AHR 111: HVACR Electricity
Credit Hours: 3
AHR 112: Heating Technology
Credit Hours: 4
AHR 180: HVACR Customer Relations
Credit Hours: 1
Select one:
ENG 110: Freshman Composition
RCredit Hours: 3
ENG 115: Oral Communication
Credit Hours: 3
AHR 113: Comfort Cooling
Credit Hours: 4
AHR 114: Heat Pump Technology
RCredit Hours: 4
AHR 125: HVACR Electronics
RCredit Hours: 3
AHR 160: Refrigerant Certification
Credit Hours: 1
AHR 255: Indoor Air Quality
Credit Hours: 2
MAT 110: Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
RCredit Hours: 3
AHR 213: HVACR Building Code
Credit Hours: 2
Select WBL or both AHR courses:
WBL 111: Work-Based Learning I
Credit Hours: 1
AHR 115: Refrigeration Systems
RCredit Hours: 2
AHR 120: HVACR Maintenance
Credit Hours: 2
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
- HVAC/R Technician
- Facilities Maintenance Technician
- HVAC/R Sales Representative
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Forsyth Tech is located at:
2100 Silas Creek Parkway,
Winston-Salem, NC 27103