Climate Control Technology

Program Description:

The Climate Control Technology program is designed to prepare students for a career in the fields of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration.

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Diagnose various HVAC&R equipment and systems utilizing systematic troubleshooting procedures.

2. Repair various HVAC&R equipment and systems in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and within code guidelines.

3. Describe the installation procedures of various HVAC&R equipment, including their appurtenances, according to manufacturer’s specifications and within code guidelines.

4. Demonstrate the applicable use of tools utilized in the HVAC&R trade.

5. Design a residential forced air system and a residential/light commercial hydronic heating system.

6. Recognize acceptable professional and ethical behavior within the HVAC&R industry.

7. Describe various residential/light commercial and commercial HVAC&R control systems and their strategies, including electrical, pneumatic, and electronic controls.

Career Opportunities:

Climate Control Technology-Associate of Applied Science: Job titles such as Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Climate Control Technology-Certificate: Job titles such as Heating & Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Climate Control Technology-Air Conditioning‑Certificate: Job titles such as Heating & Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Climate Control Technology-Heating-Certificate: Job titles such as Heating & Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Climate Control Technology-HVAC Installation & Service Technician-Certificate: Job titles such as Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Climate Control Technology-Refrigeration-Certificate: Job titles such as Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Transfer Pathways:

Students intending to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree need to make early decisions concerning an academic major and a transfer destination. Statistics show that students who make these decisions early are more likely to persist to graduation than their undecided counterparts. Students planning to transfer credits earned at Macomb are strongly urged to see a counselor or academic advisor as early as possible in their college careers.

• Transfer Resource Guide
• Transfer Plan Database

Programs

• Climate Control Technology, AAS (full-time)
• Climate Control Technology, AAS (part-time)

• Air Conditioning, Certificate
• Climate Control Technology, Certificate
• Heating, Certificate
• HVAC Installation & Service Technician, Certificate
• Refrigeration, Certificate