Mechanical Technology

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School of Applied Technologies

CONTACT INFORMATION

Program information is available from the School of Applied Technologies Office at (505) 224-3711 or from Academic Advisement and Career Development at (505) 224-4321.

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Program Description

The Mechanical Technology program offers courses of study concentrating in Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration (ACHR) and Plumbing (PLMB). ACHR students are to take Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Industry Competency Exam (ICE) certification exams. Students will meet in classrooms and labs and at off-campus construction sites.

Special Requirements

Students are required to purchase textbooks, hand tools, personal protective equipment and pay for any certification testing fees.

Fees: Course fees are published in the Schedule of Classes. These fees cover the cost of tools required for lab activities.

Career and Educational Opportunities

Over 90 percent of ACHR and Plumbing certificate graduates obtained jobs in 2005–06. Graduates are employed by local service and installation contractors as well as local manufacturers, hospitals and facilities. Both ACHR and Plumbing students are prepared for the New Mexico State Journeymen Certificate exam. The associate’s degree prepares students for further studies that will ultimately qualify them for faster career advancement and greater earning potential.

Exit competencies (see Program Exit Competencies ) for this program of study are available at cnm.edu/exitcomp.

For the graduation policy refer to the Moving On  section, cnm.edu or the Students tab in my CNM.

Students should see an academic advisor to customize their educational plans. Students must meet prerequisites by placement scores or specific course work. Please see Course Descriptions for prerequisite(s) information.

See  Prerequisite Requirement Guide   for Accuplacer score equivalencies.

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