Air Conditioning - Commercial Refrigeration, Basic Certificate
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KKProgram Code: 0153
The Basic Certificate in Commercial Refrigeration studies the design, selection, maintenance, testing and installation of commercial refrigeration systems, and business skills.
Related Degrees and Certificates
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Program Core | ||
| AIR CON 102 | Intro Air Conditioning II | 3 |
| AIR CON 105 | Owner-Contractor Management | 3 |
| AIR CON 151 | Commercial Refrigeration | 3 |
| AIR CON 157 | Analysis Laboratory | 2 |
| AIR CON 158 | Commercial Refrigeration Laboratory | 2 |
| MATH 107 | Math For Technicians I | 4 |
| Total Hours | 17 | |
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn a Basic Certificate (BC) in Commercial Refrigeration.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 107 | Math For Technicians I | 4 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AIR CON 102 | Intro Air Conditioning II | 3 |
| AIR CON 105 | Owner-Contractor Management | 3 |
| AIR CON 151 | Commercial Refrigeration | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| AIR CON 157 | Analysis Laboratory | 2 |
| AIR CON 158 | Commercial Refrigeration Laboratory | 2 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 17 | |
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Careers
This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Job Description
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Emsi earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Annual Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $28,205 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $57,149 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $103,636 |
Hourly Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $14 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $27 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $50 |
Annual Job Openings
423 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 16.80% |
| A certificate | 54.50% |
| Some college | 6.31% |
| An Associate degree | 15.70% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 6.67% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
6.67% continue their education beyond an associate degree