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Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology Diploma

Wake Tech Course ID: D35100A

The Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology Diploma provides the basic knowledge and skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems.

Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls and safety. The diploma program covers air conditioning, furnaces, heat pumps, tools and
instruments.

Diploma graduates should be able to assist in the start-up, preventive maintenance, service, repair and/or installation of residential and light commercial systems.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$3,040.00
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
Total Credits
40
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


  • First-Line Supervisor of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
    48326.63
    Starting Salary
    78143.99
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Helper--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Worker
    28703.22
    Starting Salary
    38819.32
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer
    36780.58
    Starting Salary
    58195.66
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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