Apprenticeship Refrigeration JATC Technology AAS: Full-time

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Plan of Study

The following is a plan of requirements to complete this Associate of Applied Science degree. Each student’s experience will vary slightly, as this plan does not include transfer work, Advanced Placement (AP), or other institutions’ concurrent enrollment credits. Math and English placement will be based on the student’s appropriate placement scores. If developmental courses are required, they should be taken in the student’s first semester.

NOTE: This plan assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with the Academic Program Advisor and consult DegreeWorks for specific degree requirements.

Contact the JATC for the most current RFA/PFA course schedule

First Year

Fall Semester (6 credits)			Spring Semester (6 credits)
☐ PFA 1150 Job Safety and Heritage - 2 credits			☐ PFA 1110 Trade Related Math - 2 credits
☐ PFA 1250 Basic Electricity - 2 credits			☐ RFA 2590 Refrigeration II - 2 credits
☐ RFA 2350 Refrigeration I - 2 credits			☐ RFA 2600 Adv. Electricity/Electronics - 2 credits

► Progress Check: Log in and check your Degree Audit via MySLCC			► Progress Check: Meet with Academic Program Advisor

Second Year

Fall Semester (4 credits)			Spring Semester (4 credits)
☐ PFA 1260 Drafting and Plan Reading - 2 credits			☐ PFA 1111 Soldering and Brazing - 2 credits
☐ RFA 2400 Air Conditioning I - 2 credits			☐ RFA 2580 Air Conditioning II - 2 credits

► Progress Check: Log in and check your Degree Audit via MySLCC			► Progress Check: Meet with Academic Program Advisor

Third Year

Fall Semester (4 credits)			Spring Semester (4 credits)
☐ RFA 2450 Chillers - 2 credits			☐ RFA 2410 Troubleshooting - 2 credits
☐ RFA 2570 Pneumatic Controls - 2 credits			☐ RFA 2510 Evaporators, Compressors, Cond - 2 credits

► Progress Check: Log in and check your Degree Audit via MySLCC			► Progress Check: Meet with Academic Program Advisor

Fourth Year

Fall Semester (6 credits)			Spring Semester (6 credits)
☐ PFA 1170 Plumbing Science & Mechanics - 2 credits			☐ PFA 1211 Hydronic Heating Cooling Sys - 2 credits
☐ PFA 2311 Pumps and Steam Systems - 2 credits			☐ PFA 2441 Advanced Plan Reading - 2 credits
☐ RFA 2300 Electrical Controls - 2 credits			☐ RFA 2520 Refrigerant Controls - 2 credits

► Progress Check: Log in and check your Degree Audit via MySLCC			► Progress Check: Meet with Academic Program Advisor

Fifth Year

Fall Semester (6 credits)			Spring Semester (6 credits)
☐ PFA 2158 Welding VIII - 2 credits			☐ PFA 1210 Gas Installations - 2 credits
☐ PFA 2161 Pipe Bending - 2 credits			☐ PFA 2571 Test Prep-Math - 2 credits
☐ RFA 2530 Start, Test and Balance I - 2 credits			☐ RFA 2540 Start, Test and Balance II - 2 credits

► Progress Check: Log in and check your Degree Audit via MySLCC			► Progress Check: Meet with Academic Program Advisor

Sixth Year

Fall Semester (6 credits)			Spring Semester (9 credits)
☐ Communication (CM) - 3 credits			☐ Human Relations (HR) - 3 credits
☐ ENGL 1010 Introduction to College Writing (EN) - 3 credits			☐ Distribution Areas - 3 credits
			☐ Distribution Areas - 3 credits
► Progress Check: Apply for Graduation

Advising Notes

The classes are to be taken in the sequence in which they are given. A student must complete each class with a C or higher grade to move on to the next level. The JATC will schedule the RFA and PFA courses. For more information on when the RFA and PFA courses will be taught, please contact the JATC. It is recommended to those students seeking the AAS degree to complete the general education requirements in the summer semesters or the year following completion of all the Apprenticeship core courses.
A Certificate in Refrigeration JATC Technology is also available. For more information about this certificate, contact the Apprenticeship Office, Taylorsville Redwood Campus, CT 274, 801-957-4066.