Refrigeration Technology (REFCE)

Award: Certificate of Achievement
Pathway to Associate Degree: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HARAS)
Program Location: Fort Omaha Campus

This certificate of achievement provides students with practical experience in servicing and installing commercial refrigeration equipment. Related instruction enables students to understand the basic principles involved in construction and operation of the equipment. Upon completion of the program, potential employment opportunities exist with companies that specialize in commercial refrigeration service and installation.

Graduation Requirements
General Education: 13.5
Major Requirements: 34.5
Total credit hours required: 48.0

The following General Education courses are recommended for Refrigeration Technology (REFCE): Communication: ENGL 1220 or ENGL 1225 ; and Quantitative/Numeracy Skills: MATH 1240

Major Requirements for Refrigeration Technology

HVAC 1101 - HVACR Electrical Systems and Components 8 Credits
HVAC 1102 - HVAC/R Shop Practices 6 Credits
HVAC 1103 - Intro to HVAC/R Principles & Theory 8 Credits
HVAC 1202 - Commercial Refrigeration Install & Service 8 Credits
HVAC 2702 - Advanced Commercial Refrigeration 4.5 Credits

Certificate of Achievement General Education Requirements (13.5 credit hrs.)

The following are General Education requirements for a Certificate of Achievement. Students may not use the same course to satisfy more than one degree requirement.

Communication

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select English Level 1 course from the list of Communication General Education courses in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed English Level 1 course options

Quantitative/Numeracy

1 Course 4.5 - 5.0 credit hrs.

Please check your degree program for recommended Math course.

Select 1 college level math course from the list of General Education math courses in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Math course options

*Based on the Math course you select, pre-requisites may be required.

Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences General Education course options in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Humanities course options

Gen Ed Social Science course options