Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Repair
Overview
The Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Repair Academic Certificate curriculum at Midlands Technical College provides students with an up-to-date training program that will develop their knowledge of air conditioning repair through hands-on training.
MTC also prepares students to become certified in Heating and Air Conditioning Systems by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.). A.S.E. is nationally recognized by the automotive industry as the foremost organization for professional certification. Certification examinations are administered many times throughout the year at selected Prometric sites throughout the United States.
The South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association's Auto Tech Development Program provides students with scholarships, job placement, and a free set of tools worth almost $10,000. The article "Expanding access to automotive careers in South Carolina" details how it is fill openings for automotive technicians in South Carolina.
Program Type
Academic CertificateHow to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Questions?
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
|---|---|
| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (8 Credit Hours) |
AUT-141 |
Intro to Heating and Air Conditioning Intro to Heating and Air Conditioning ID: AUT-141 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a basic study of the principles of heat transfer and refrigeration in automotive technology. |
• | 4 | |||
| AUT-241 |
Automotive Air Conditioning Automotive Air Conditioning ID: AUT-241 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a study in the principles of refrigeration, operation, and testing procedures to determine the cause of malfunction, servicing or repairing by approved methods. Emphasis is on special tools, equipment, and safety procedures. |
• | 4 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 8 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$1,600.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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