Academics
HVACR
In homes, offices, factories and schools, the air conditioning and heating industries are providing year-round temperature, humidity and air quality control options, which are improving global standards of living. Careers in refrigeration, air conditioning and heating provide highly necessary services to people everywhere.
Students enrolled in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Technology program receive hands-on, practical experience in troubleshooting and repairing residential and commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and heating equipment.
Associate of Technology, Associate of Science or
Certificate of Technology
In this full-time, two-year program, students receive instruction in:
- Basic refrigeration and electricity theories
- Applied electrical circuits
- Sheet metal, piping and conduit bending
- Domestic equipment
- Refrigeration coolers and freezers
- Residential and commercial equipment
- Commercial ice making equipment
Graduates are prepared for employment as HVACR mechanics, with the option to work in general service or specialize in a particular field; such as residential air conditioning, commercial refrigeration or heating equipment. Graduates also work in maintenance at industrial plants, hotels, hospitals and apartment complexes that utilize large refrigeration, air conditioning and heating systems. Students interested in completing the certificate of technology program will take all technical courses in the associate degree program and two additional general education courses.
Upon completion of the associate degree program, students are eligible for the Bachelor of Science in Applied Management (BSAM) program — and could graduate with a bachelor’s degree in as little as two short years.
Evening Program Certificate in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
This program offers preparation at the mechanics level covering equipment servicing and repair. As the curriculum progresses, special attention is given to electrical applications — particularly to control circuits.
These classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
For students interested in furthering their education, these courses can be credited toward the Bachelor of Science in Applied Management (BSAM) degree.
Associate of Applied Science
Ranken is offering an Associate of Applied Science degree as a part of the evening program curriculum. You can earn your associate degree with a combination of Ranken’s standard evening school courses as well as our new online courses. You can also transfer credit from other accredited technical training programs, or have your technical work experience evaluated for possible transfer credit. (30 technical credit hours required for graduation.)
