International Training Institute for the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry (ITI) | Evaluated Learning Experience
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (NEW)
400 hours completed in 96 weeks, and 3,600 hours of supervised practical experience completed over two years.
September 2025-present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to lay out, braze, and solder piping systems following industry standards and best practices; conduct leak testing on piping and equipment, interpret results, and ensure system integrity; evacuate and charge refrigeration systems with appropriate refrigerants, demonstrating proficiency in safe handling and accurate measurement; apply proper techniques for recovering and recycling refrigerant, in compliance with environmental regulations and safety protocols; safely service, test, and diagnose electrical components related to piping and refrigeration systems; connect and utilize pressure testing equipment to assess system performance and integrity; measure system performance using industry-standard instruments and methods, analyze results, and document findings accurately; and identify, diagnose, and repair system malfunctions using systematic troubleshooting procedures.
Major topics include: The primary objective of this service course is to prepare students to become competent, safety-conscious professionals skilled in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of piping and refrigeration systems. Students will acquire the technical knowledge and practical expertise required to lay out, assemble, and service piping and refrigeration equipment, apply industry-accepted safety and environmental practices, and communicate effectively within industrial and commercial environments.
In the lower baccalaureate / associate degree category, a total of 43 semester hours distributed as: 3 semester hours in Fundamentals of Thermodynamics; semester hours in Industrial Safety; 3 semester hours in Automation Controls; 4 semester hours in Fundamentals of Electrical Systems; 4 semester hours in Electrical Motors and Controllers; 4 semester hours in Commercial Refrigeration Systems; 4 semester hours in Commercial Air Conditioning Systems; 3 semester hours in Piping Systems; 3 semester hours in Chilled water Systems; 3 semester hours in Hazardous Waste; 3 semester hours in System Troubleshooting; 3 semester hours in Performance Assessment; and 3 semester hours in Geothermal and Heat Pump Systems (10/25).