Residential Gas Heating Certificate of Achievement
The Residential Gas Heating Certificate offers the students the opportunity to learn the academic, occupational, communication, and technical training skills needed by entry level technicians in the residential Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration industry. Students completing this certificate will develop multiple skills that include real-world knowledge of: combustion theory and application, combustion analysis, equipment tools, heating systems and components, electrical troubleshooting, heating safety, fuel properties, carbon monoxide safety, building pressure measurements, furnace installation and service. This curriculum was developed in collaboration with several community colleges and industry partners to provide a path to various residential Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration career areas.
Learning Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
- Fulfill the requirements for an entry- level position in their field.
- Apply critical thinking skills to execute daily duties in their area of employment.
- Display the skills and aptitude necessary to pass certification exams in their field.
- Exhibit effective written, oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Program RequirementsÂ
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | Units | |
| ACR 060 | Air Conditioning & Refrigeration I | 3 |
| ACR 064 | Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Electricity I | 3 |
| ACR 065 | Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Electricity II | 3 |
| ACR 080 | Gas Heating | 3 |
| CERTIFICATE TOTAL | 12 | |
Does not qualify for Title IV Federal Funding.

