RCC’s Career & Technical Education department is well known and well respected throughout the region for its education programs. RCC provides the education and training that prepare you to compete in an increasingly competitive job market.

RCC is pleased to provide: • Knowledgeable professors with

industry experience• Industry driven credentials• Stackablecertificatesanddegree

programs • Professional (lab) environment• New equipment • New student services facility• Friendlysupportstaff• Low cost tuition

RiversideCareer & Technical Education

Career & Technical Education

Air Conditioningand Refrigeration

Program Contacts

For additional program information call or email:Phone: (951) 222-8624 or (951) 222-8506wearecte@rcc.edu

Faculty ContactFrank PearsonPhone: (951) 222-8228frank.pearson@rcc.edu

Why should you choose Riverside City College?

Riverside Community College District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all District programs and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the office of Diversity,Equity and Compliance at (951) 222-8039 at least seven business days before your chosen date of attendance. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.318556 11/18

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Air Conditioning and RefrigerationAS596/AS596B/AS596C/CE596

Career Sector Average SalaryHVAC Mechanic and Installer $15 76 - $26 19/hour*Sheet Metal Workers $17 44 - $32 73/hour*Source: C.O.E. Centers of Excellence, Inland Empire Region, 2018

* Starting salary will fluctuate with the minimum wage set by the state of California

Turn your passion into a paycheck with Riverside City College!

This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, service, and maintain air conditioning and refrigeration systems This includes instruction in diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment, the principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics as they relate to the repair of air conditioning and refrigeration systems

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREEThe associate of science degree in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements, including general education and other requirements as described in the College catalog

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate Required Courses (26-27 units) UnitsAIR-50A Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 5

AIR-50B Advanced Refrigeration 5

AIR-51A Environmental Control 5

AIR-51B Industrial Commercial Refrigeration 5

AIR-53 Basic Electricity 4

Electives (2-3 units)

CON-62 Blueprint Reading 3

WEL-34 Metal Joint Processes 2

Career and Technical Education Guided Pathways

Career & Technical Education Guided Pathways are designed to provide students with the most direct route to certificate and degree completion. Each certificate pattern references the classes that are required, and references when the classes are typically scheduled. Each pathway identifies a completion period for a student attending full time Students attending part time should see a counselor Note: scheduling pathway patterns may be modified for student need.

Course Number Units Fall Winter Spring SummerAIR-50A 5 ● ● ● ●

AIR-50B 5 ● ●

AIR-51A 5 ● ●

AIR-51B 5 ● ●

AIR-53 4 ● ●

CON-62 3 ● ●

WEL-34 2 ● ● ●

This pathway will allow a full-time student to complete this program in 12-18 months. For students who require a part-time pathway, please see a counselor for more information.