Air Conditioning and Electrical Accessories

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Air Conditioning and Electrical Accessories should prepare students to enter the automotive air conditioning/electrical service areas of the industry. Modern laboratory facilities, fully equipped with the latest equipment, may provide students with excellent opportunities for pre-employment experience.

Details

Field of Interest
Applied Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Air Conditioning and Electrical Accessories (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5435
Total credits required
18
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2018
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn
  • Solve electrical problems using Ohm's Law.
  • Demonstrate ability to read and understand electrical/vacuum diagrams and shop manuals.
  • Use safety precautions in servicing electrical and air conditioning systems.
  • Demonstrate proper use of air conditioning test equipment.
  • Perform evacuation, charging, and leak detection and repair of the air conditioning system.
  • Diagnose electrical and air conditioning problems.
  • Demonstrate proper use of electrical test equipment.
  • Repair and/or replace electrical air conditioning components.
  • Install an air conditioning system.
  • Explain the operating principles of the refrigeration and the automatic temperature control systems.
  • Diagnose and repair automotive electronic systems such as wiper circuits, digital dashes, body computers, anti-skid brakes, sensors and transducers.
  • Evaluate customer complaints and determine appropriate action to take to resolve complaints.
  • Demonstrate ability to quickly find information in standard service publications, flat rate manuals and parts books.
  • Apply shop safety procedures to specific automotive systems services.
  • Demonstrate ability to utilize industry specific vehicle interfaces for maintenance level repairs.

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

$46,900

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Fall Semester (Term 1)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Fall Semester (Term 1)
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
AUT103AA Automotive Electrical Systems 6
AUT130 Automotive Quick Service 4

Spring Semester (Term 2)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Spring Semester (Term 2)
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
AUT107AD Automotive Air Conditioning 4
AUT215AA Automotive and Electrical/Electronic Systems II 4
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=101328).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.