Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration

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School of Applied Technologies

CONTACT INFORMATION

Program information is available from the School of Applied Technologies Office at (505) 224-3340 or from Academic Advisement and Career Development at (505) 224-4321.

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Program Description

The Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration (ACHR) Certificate program provides students the opportunity to gain knowledge and technical skills for entry into the Heating Air Conditioning Ventilation and Refrigeration (HVAC) installation, maintenance and service industry. The program prepares students in proper safety practices, installation of mechanical equipment, proper piping practices, electrical troubleshooting, service and maintenance of various types of refrigeration, heating, air conditioning and heat pump equipment and accessories. The program offers students an in-depth background in HVAC fundamentals through hands-on labs.

Training is provided in service and maintenance on heating equipment (natural gas and electric), air conditioning and heat pumps, (packaged and split systems), boilers and boiler controls, chillers and building automation controls. Students gain an understanding of wiring diagrams to trouble shoot equipment, creating a sequence of operations from wiring diagrams, how to create wiring diagrams from equipment, system design including calculating building loads, duct design and code enforcement are included in the curriculum.

Special Requirements

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

Graduates will be required to earn their EPA Refrigeration Handling Certification and must complete the National Industry Competency Exams (ICE) in commercial refrigeration, residential AC and Heating and light commercial AC and Heating. Exam fees are approximately $50 each.

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

Graduates earning their certificate in the ACHR program are qualified to take the New Mexico Journeyman’s Refrigeration exam, High Pressure Boiler Operator’s exam and Low Pressure Boiler Operators exam. An Associate Degree in Mechanical Technology with a concentration in ACHR is available to students earning a certificate in ACHR from CNM.

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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