Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Benefits of Choosing HVAC

The job market is strong for technicians in the areas of air conditioning and refrigeration.  In this program, students learn how to determine the best system for a particular environment, how to gain maximum efficiency from that system, and troubleshooting. The program's hands-on instruction occurs on standard equipment used in the industry. 

$48k

Median salary in 2022

5%

Growth in the field expected nationwide from 2021 to 2031

20

Students per class guarantees you'll get the hands-on experience you desire

Program Requirements

This program offers a Short Certificate, a Certificate and an Associate in Occupational Technologies Degree in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration with a minor in Industrial Electronics.

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Associate in Occupational Technologies Degree: 76 Credit Hours

This degree is designed for students seeking to become multi-skilled technicians. The AOT includes both a primary technical specialty and a secondary technical specialty.

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Certificate: 52 Credit Hours

This certificate is designed to expand your knowledge in the field and equips you with hands-on experience in Air Conditioning repair. 

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Short Certificate: 25 Credit Hours

The short certificate is two semesters of coursework that will prepare you to enter the workforce.  

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Location

Bessemer Campus
1100 Ninth Ave SW
Bessemer, AL 35022

Contact Information

Adam Rayford, Instructor
Phone: 205-929-3470
Email: arayford@lawsonstate.edu 

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