Refrigeration Service
Certificate of Achievement Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Refrigeration Service certificate is a first level minor certificate that will prepare students to begin a career in commercial and industrial refrigeration as a Refrigeration Technician. The skills gained in this program will give individuals the advantage in crowd of candidates applying for entry level jobs. Completion of this program will prepare the candidate to be employed as a maintenance technician and work toward becoming a journeyman, while also continuing their studies to earn the next level major certificate.
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
- Prepare students for entry-level employment as a Refrigeration Technician and for industry certifications.
Requirements
Review Graduation Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| HVAC A100 | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Principles | 3 |
| HVAC A101 | Basic Electrical for HVAC-R | 3 |
| HVAC A102 | Refrigeration Service | 3 |
| HVAC A105 | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Controls | 3 |
| HVAC A111 | Ice Machine Service & Repair | 3 |
| Total Units | 15 | |
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| HVAC A100 | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Principles |
| HVAC A101 | Basic Electrical for HVAC-R |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| HVAC A102 |
| HVAC A105 |
| HVAC A111 |