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Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration
Description of Associate of Applied Science Degree in AHR Technology offered by Central Piedmont Community College.
Visit the CPCC AHR Technology Program Website.
Possible job titles for graduates
- HVAC/R Specialist, Mechanic, or Service Technician
- HVAC/R Sales Representative
- HVAC/R Service Manager
- HVAC/R Equipment Setters/Setup Operators
- HVAC/R Counter Representative
- HVAC/R Engineering Assistant
Necessary abilities and qualities
- Mechanical knowledge
- Customer service skills
- Engineering and technology aptitude
- Listening, troubleshooting, and repair skills
- Extent flexibility (working in physically awkward positions)
- Manual and finger dexterity
- Problem sensitivity (detect and tend to existing and possible future problems)
- Dependability & Integrity
- Initiative & Cooperation
Occupation & Professional Information Resources
- Occupational Outlook Handbook, HVAC/R Technicians
- O*Net on Heating & Air Conditioning Mechanics
- O*Net on Heating Equipment Setup Operators
- O*Net on Refrigeration Mechanics
- Watch a video about HVAC Technicians
- ACHRNews
- American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
- Air Movement & Control Association
- Indoor Air Quality Association
- Salary.com look up salaries by title and region
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