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Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration (R ACR)
Students who enroll for college credit and achieve a minimum grade of “C” in each of the required courses (RACR 50, 55, 56 and 58) may apply for a Palomar College Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Certificate of Proficiency.
50 Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration-Electrical (4 units)
Introduction to the fundamentals and application
of electrical theory as related to air conditioning,
heating and refrigeration. Study of basic
electrical theory, alternating current, electrical
controls, motors, schematics, and electrical meters.
55 Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration – Mechanical (4 units)
Introduction to basic mechanical theory of air
conditioning, heating and refrigeration.
Application of principles and techniques to include
system components and their interrelated functions,
safety procedures, tools, and equipment.
56 Advanced Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration (4 units)
Prerequisite: R ACR 50 and 55
Advanced principles and techniques of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration. EPA regulations and safety requirements; complex control systems; gas furnace combustion and air requirements; and the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of home and small commercial units.
58 Refrigerant Recovery (1 unit)
Prerequisite: R ACR 55
Basic understanding of the United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations as set forth under section 608 of the Clean Air Act of 1990, which described requirements for recycling ozone-depleting refrigerants. Preparation to take the EPA certification exam
which is administered at the conclusion of the
course. May be taken two times.
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