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Mission, Influence, Organization
Bluegrass CTC
With students at the heart of our mission, the Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) provides open access to excellence in teaching and learning. Through comprehensive and responsive programs and services, we sustain a strong partnership with the community to improve economic vitality and quality of life in the region.
In pursuit of our mission, the Bluegrass Community and Technical College provides the following:
Ĝ Certificate, diploma, associate degree, and transfer programs
Ĝ Developmental education programs
Ĝ Adult education programs
Ĝ Workforce and business and industry customized training programs Ĝ Continuing education and community outreach Ĝ State-of-the-art technology Ĝ Student and customer-centered support
Bluegrass Community and Technical College was formed in 2005 following the consolidation of Central Kentucky Technical College and Lexington Community College. Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and is a public two-year degree granting institution serving the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. Bluegrass CTC The Associate in Applied Science degree program in Air Conditioning Technology was designed to provide a two-year degree program that meets specific workforce needs in the seventeen counties served by BCTC. Business and industry is extremely supportive of the AAS degree in Air Conditioning Technology as evidenced by the accompanying letters of support (Appendix A) as well as in the needs assessment surveys (Appendix B). Advisory committee members have been unanimous in their support for this degree, indicating that it will benefit both their companies and the students. Many advisory committee members require employees to have an associate degree before they can advance into management positions. Through 2014, employment of HVAC technicians is expected to increase about as fast as the average. This will be due to demand for energy efficient air-conditioning, heating, and ventilation systems. For HVAC technicians that specialize in new installation, job openings occur during peak construction times. The constant need for repair and maintenance, as well as new technologies that provide increased efficiency, provide employment at all times of the year.
Because of the increasing sophistication of air conditioning and refrigeration systems, employers require advanced training for employees. HVAC technicians require training in theory, design, and equipment construction, but also in welding, blueprint reading, mathematics, science, and electronics. HVAC technicians install and maintain the many mechanical, electrical and electronic components, such as motors, compressors, pumps, fans, ducts, pipes, thermostats and switches, that are part of the air conditioning systems. Technicians must be able to maintain, diagnose, and correct problems throughout the entire system using specialized tools and testing equipment.
All technicians who purchase or work with refrigerants must be certified in the proper handling by passing one of three types of written examinations. These tests are administered by organizations approved by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Skills obtained through the AAS in Air Conditioning Technology will provide the advanced skills required to deal with complex systems, controls, and environmental issues. Additional communications and business skills will improve the ability to work with clients and customers as well as to move into marketing, sales, and management positions. Significant Points · Formal air conditioning technician training is the best preparation for these challenging technology-based jobs. · Opportunities should be very good for air conditioning service technicians and mechanics with diagnostic and problem-solving skills and knowledge of electronics and mathematics. · Air conditioning service technicians and mechanics must continually adapt to changing technology and repair techniques as system components and systems become increasingly sophisticated. The work of air conditioning service technicians and mechanics has evolved from mechanical repair to a high technology job. Today, integrated electronic systems and complex computers control complex systems and measure their performance. Technicians must have an increasingly broad base of knowledge about how air conditioning complex system components work and interact, as well as the ability to work with electronic diagnostic equipment and computer-based technical reference materials. Air conditioning service technicians and mechanics use their high-tech skills to inspect, maintain, and repair heating, air-conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration systems in residential and commercial applications. The increasing sophistication of air conditioning technology now requires workers who can use computerized shop equipment and work with electronic components while maintaining their skills with traditional hand tools. Installing and servicing heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment is the focus of this program. Academic courses, theory courses, and laboratory experiences promote success in the air conditioning field.
Associate in Applied Science Air Conditioning Technology General Education: Mathematics 3 credit hours
Science 3 credit hours
Social Interaction 3 credit hours
Heritage/Humanities/Foreign Language 3 credit hours Writing 3 credit hours
Oral Communication 3 credit hours
Computer Literacy 0-3 credit hours
Computer literacy must be demonstrated either by competency exam or by completing a computer literacy course. Subtotal Credits 18-21 Technical Courses: ACR 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals 3 ACR 101 Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab 2 ACR 102 HVAC Electricity AND 3 ACR 103 HVAC Electricity Lab OR 1 Comparable Electrical Course* (4-5) ACR 130 Electrical Components 3 ACR 131 Electrical Components Lab 2 ACR 170 Heat Load/Duct Design 3 ACR 250 Cooling and Dehumidification 3 ACR 251 Cooling and Dehumidification Lab 2 ACR 260 Heating and Humidification 3 ACR 261 Heating and Humidification Lab 3 ACR 270 Heat Pump Application 3 ACR 271 Heat Pump Application Lab 2 Electives** 9-11 Subtotal Credits 42-45 Total Credits 60-66 Diploma Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic General Education: Area 1 = Writing/Accessing Information, 3 Oral Communications, Humanities/Heritage/ Foreign Language
Area 2 = Social Science, Behavioral Science, Natural/ 3 Applied Science, or Mathematics
Area 3 = Computer Literacy course 0-3 Or demonstrated competency Subtotal Credits 6-9 ACR 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals 3 ACR 101 Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab 2 ACR 102 HVAC Electricity AND 3 ACR 103 HVAC Electricity Lab OR 1 Comparable Electrical Course* (4-5) ACR 130 Electrical Components 3 ACR 131 Electrical Components Lab 2 ACR 170 Heat Load/Duct Design 3 ACR 250 Cooling and Dehumidification 3 ACR 251 Cooling and Dehumidification Lab 2 ACR 260 Heating and Humidification 3 ACR 261 Heating and Humidification Lab 2 ACR 270 Heat Pump Application 3 ACR 271 Heat Pump Application Lab 2 Electives** 8-11 Subtotal Credits 40-44 Total Credits 46-53 *Comparable Electrical Courses: EET 154 Electrical Construction I AND (2) EET 155 Electrical Construction I Lab OR (2) ETT 112 Basic Electrical Theory: Telenetworking AND (3) ETT 113 Basic Electrical Theory Lab OR (1) ENGT 110 Circuits I AND (3) ENGT 111 Circuits I Lab 1 AND (1) ENGT 113 Circuits I Lab 2 OR (1) IMT 110 Industrial Maintenance Electrical Principles AND (3) IMT 111 Industrial Maintenance Electrical Principles Lab (2) Certificates Environmental Control System Servicer ACR 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals 3 ACR 101 Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab 2 ACR 102 HVAC Electricity AND 3 ACR 103 HVAC Electricity Lab OR 1 Comparable Electrical Course* (4-5) ACR 130 Electrical Components 3 ACR 131 Electrical Components Lab 2 ACR 250 Cooling and Dehumidification 3 ACR 251 Cooling and Dehumidification Lab 2 ACR 260 Heating and Humidification 3 ACR 261 Heating and Humidification Lab 2 Total Credits 24-25 Environmental System Repair Helper ACR 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals 3 ACR 101 Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab 2 ACR 102 HVAC Electricity AND 3 ACR 103 HVAC Electricity Lab OR 1 ACR 130 Electrical Components AND (3) ACR 131 Electrical Components Lab OR (2) Comparable Electrical Course* (4-5) Total Credits 9-10 Domestic Air Conditioner and Furnace Installer ACR 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals 3 ACR 101 Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab 2 ACR 102 HVAC Electricity AND 3 ACR 103 HVAC Electricity Lab OR 1 Comparable Electrical Course* (4-5) ACR 130 Electrical Components 3 ACR 131 Electrical Components Lab 2 ACR 170 Heat Load/Duct Design 3 ACR 250 Cooling and Dehumidification 3 ACR 251 Cooling and Dehumidification Lab 2 ACR 260 Heating and Humidification 3 ACR 261 Heating and Humidification Lab 2 ACR 270 Heat Pump Application 3 ACR 271 Heat Pump Application Lab 2 ACR 290 Journeyman Preparation 3 Total Credits 35-36 Refrigeration Mechanic ACR 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals 3 ACR 101 Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab 2 ACR 102 HVAC Electricity AND 3 ACR 103 HVAC Electricity Lab OR 1 Comparable Electrical Course* (4-5) ACR 130 Electrical Components 3 ACR 131 Electrical Components Lab 2 ACR 200 Commercial Refrigeration 3 ACR 201 Commercial Refrigeration Lab 2 ACR 210 Ice Machines 3 ACR 250 Cooling and Dehumidification 3 ACR 251 Cooling and Dehumidification Lab 2 Total Credits 27-28
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