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Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology, Business

Bishop State Community College

Associate's Degree

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Combines HVAC/R technical training with business administration coursework. Prepares graduates for HVAC technician roles with the additional business skills needed to operate or manage HVAC service businesses.

Credits

65 credits

Format

In-Person

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningOperations MonitoringTroubleshootingInstallationRepairingQuality Control AnalysisSpeakingMonitoringCoordinationSocial PerceptivenessManagement of Personnel Resources

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceMechanicalBuilding and ConstructionEngineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageProduction and ProcessingMathematics

Abilities

Problem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionInductive ReasoningNear VisionArm-Hand SteadinessFinger DexterityVisual Color DiscriminationManual DexterityVisualizationWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionInformation Ordering

Tasks

  • Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
  • Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the main
  • Study blueprints, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configur
  • Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure product
  • Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing
  • Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.

Technology

Document management softwareIndustrial control softwareWord processing softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareFacilities management softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareHuman resources softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

4-wire resistance sensorsAcetylene torchesAdjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAir compressorsAir flow hoodsAir flow sensorsAir velocity metersAir volume test equipmentAllen wrenchesAlternating current AC line splittersAmmetersAnemometersAutoranging metersAwls10-key calculatorsCell phonesComputer scannersCredit card processing machinesDesktop computersDigital camerasHandtrucksHumidity test chambersLaptop computersMagnetic card readersPersonal computersPersonal digital assistants PDAPhotocopying equipmentPoint of sale POS systemsProfilometers

Work Values

SupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsRelationshipsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers49-9021.00
  • General and Operations Managers11-1021.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Multimeters, clamp meters, and continuity testers — operate independently to diagnose electrical faults in HVAC control boards and wiring on light-commercial job sites.
  • OSHA safety codes and EPA refrigerant handling regulations — apply routinely and without prompting to maintain compliance across residential and small-commercial service assignments.
  • Design specifications and equipment manuals — read and apply with limited oversight to configure heating and cooling components correctly during installation projects.
  • Heating and cooling system malfunctions — discuss directly with building occupants using active listening skills to narrow the scope of diagnosis before beginning repairs.
  • Refrigerant lines, gas piping, and condensate drains — connect and pressure-test with standard tools to form complete, leak-free systems on replacement equipment jobs.
  • Thermostat and control panel settings — adjust systematically after installation to balance airflow and temperature distribution across residential duct systems.
  • Preventive maintenance schedules — execute independently, including coil cleaning, lubrication, and filter changes, to sustain equipment efficiency on assigned accounts.
  • Installed HVAC systems — inspect and functionally test against plan specifications to verify code compliance and detect operational deficiencies before customer sign-off.
  • Service records and maintenance logs — document accurately using facilities management or CRM software to support scheduling and warranty tracking for a recurring client base.
  • Common mechanical and refrigeration faults — diagnose using deductive reasoning and manufacturer troubleshooting guides to complete routine repairs with minimal supervision.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
85%
Placement Rate
54%