Design, build, and maintain climate control systems.
What Is Air Conditioning Technology?
The Air Conditioning Technology Program concentrates on teaching students how to design, build, and maintain advanced climate control systems, such as heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. This program provides both academic and theory courses along with practical application through hands-on involvement in real-life settings.
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
Upon completion of this program, the graduate can:
- Apply Ohm’s Law: measure resistance, voltage, ohms, watts, amps; construct various types of electrical circuits; select wire and fuse sizes and troubleshoot an electric motor coil.
- Apply work principles of physics and mechanics.
- Implement and use Total Quality Management.
- Service and troubleshoot mechanical refrigeration components.
- Know and practice safe working habits.
- Calculate heat gain and heat loss, thereby determining equipment size.
- Use blueprints effectively.
How Do I Pay For This?
Worry no more. With the lowest tuition in Kentucky, financial aid options, and a helping hand to guide you through the application process, MCTC has you covered. MCTC will help you reach your goals at a price that won't break the bank.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status. Certificates can be obtained in as little as one semester. Accelerated programming options may also be available.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in collaboration with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
