Refrigeration Technology (REFCE)

Award: Certificate of achievement

Pathway to associate degree: HARAS

Program location: Fort Omaha Campus

This certificate of achievement provides students with practical experience in servicing and installing commercial refrigeration equipment. Related instruction enables students to understand the basic principles involved in construction and operation of the equipment. Upon completion of the program, potential employment opportunities exist with companies that specialize in commercial refrigeration service and installation.

For more information about educational cost, median loan debt, and other important information related to this program, please visit our website at mccneb.edu/Academic-Programs/Programs-of-Study/Construction-Education/Heating-AC-and-Refrigeration.aspx.

Graduation Requirements

General education	13.5
Major requirements	34.5
Total credit hours required	48.0

 

General education requirements (13.5 credit hrs.)

Communications

	English level I	4.5
	OR
	English level II	4.5

ENGL 1220 Technical Writing OR ENGL 1225 Applied Communications I and ENGL 1240 Oral and Written Communication OR ENGL 1245 Applied Communication II are recommended.

Quantitative/numeracy skills

MATH 1240 or higher

4.5

MATH 1240 Applied Mathematics is recommended but may not transfer.

Professionalism and Life Skills

INFO 1001

Information Systems and LiteracyONLINEHYBRID

4.5

Major requirements for Refrigeration Technology (34.5 credit hrs.)

HVAC 1101	HVACR Electrical Systems and Components	8.0
HVAC 1102	HVAC/R Shop Practices	6.0
HVAC 1103	Introduction to HVAC/R Principles and Theory	8.0
HVAC 1202	Commercial Refrigeration Installation and Service	8.0
HVAC 2702	Advanced Commercial Refrigeration	4.5