This accelerated program is designed to permit the student an opportunity to learn the concepts and practices of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating equipment and the Electrical Technology required to work in this fast growing industry. The student will be presented with the fundamentals of heat transfer, refrigerants, safe work practices, electricity, and the regulations governing the use of these systems. The student will be trained in AC load calculations, application, and troubleshooting of refrigeration and air conditioning systems in lecture and laboratory activities, using actual field grade equipment. HVAC certification exams are given during the program to allow the student to obtain industry competencies in the area of HVAC/R.