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Program facts 
This certificate program in refrigeration service will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to perform preventative maintenance service and repairs on residential and commercial refrigeration systems. You’ll learn practical applications to help you perform system diagnostics and develop troubleshooting techniques.
Get hands-on experience working with more than 70 pieces of commercial and residential equipment in the HVAC/R Open Lab. The lab is open six days per week, making it easy to set a class schedule that fits your needs.
Credit earned for this program can be applied to Harper’s Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Technology Degree AAS Degree.
This 19 credit-hour certificate program is designed provide students the skill set to perform preventative maintenance service and repairs on residential and commercial refrigeration system. Emphasis is placed on practical application to perform system diagnostics and develop troubleshooting techniques.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| ELT 110 | Introductory Electronics | 4 |
| HVA 101 | Refrigeration Fundamentals | 3 |
| HVA 102 | Refrigeration Systems | 3 |
| HVA 105 | Heating and Cooling Controls | 3 |
| HVA 108 | Domestic Refrigeration Appliances | 3 |
| MTH 100 | Applied Math for Technical Careers1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 19 | |
Students may take MTH 100 or higher.
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For more information about refrigeration and A/C training, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.