Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The purpose of this program is to provide specialized classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare students for employment in a variety of jobs in the field of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration. The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program prepares individuals to install, diagnose, repair, and maintain the operating condition of domestic, residential, and commercial heating air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. The HVAC/R program is accredited by the Committee on HVAC Excellence. 

PROGRAM LOCATION

Thibodaux Facility
1425 Tiger Drive
Thibodaux, LA 

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students who successfully complete an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of mathematical principles needed to install and troubleshoot HVAC equipment.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the proper refrigerant handling techniques.
  • Explain the principles of the refrigeration process.
  • Diagram, install, and troubleshoot electrical devices and circuits as applied in the HVAC industry.
  • Install and troubleshoot domestic air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of how to design, troubleshoot, and install residential air conditioning, gas heat, electric heat, heat pumps systems according to industry standards and practices.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of industry safety procedures.
DEGREE PROGRAM OPTIONS

CTC- Helper I

CTS- Helper II

CTS- Domestic A/C and Refrigeration

TD- A/C & Refrigeration Technology

AAS- Technical Studies

LINKS

Salary & Career Outlook

HVAC Program Cost Sheet

CONTACT

Mike Robison, Instructor
Phone: 985-448-5927
Email: Mike.Robison@fletcher.edu
Thibodaux Facility