Program Details
Refrigeration Essentials
Northwood Technical College
The Refrigeration Essentials program will allow students to complete coursework in Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Basic Mechanical Fundamentals. Full-time students will be able to complete this short term technical diploma in one semester. Students will be prepared to test for the Technician EPA Section 608 Certification and NC3 Certifications. The certifications allow graduates of the program to perform installation and services on refrigeration and air conditioning systems with the oversight of an HVAC Technician.
Refrigeration Essentials graduates will be able to:
Perform limited service on refrigeration and air conditioning systems
Perform limited installation on refrigeration and air conditioning systems
Demonstrate ability to solder, braze and flare copper piping
Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot electrical systems on refrigeration and air conditioning systems
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Complete Online application form
Review and sign Functional Abilities Disclosure
This program is offered
No set application deadline.
October 1 is the date Northwood Tech begins taking applications for the following fall term. February 1 is the date for the following spring term, and July 1 for the following summer term.
District residents who apply on or before the following dates shall have admission priority. For programs commencing any time during the fall semester, the preceding January 1. For programs commencing any time during the spring semester, the preceding May 1. For programs commencing any time during the summer semester, the preceding October 1. After the dates specified above, district residents shall have priority equal to non-district state residents for admission to programs.
For more information about "career pathways" visit https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/career-pathways
The Refrigeration Essentials Technical Diploma ladders all 14 credits into the HVAC Installation Technician Technical Diploma. The HVAC Installation Technician ladders all 27 credits into the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Technical Diploma (two year) program.
Employment Services available to College students and graduates include: Electronic postings of all current openings listed with Employment Services are located on Wisconsin TechConnect, work-study positions within Northwood Tech are mailed/e-mailed to eligible students, Salary and placement information Northwood Tech dates are posted on the Northwood Tech Web site on each program page, resumé assistance - staff are available to assist with resumés, cover letters, etc. (check with Student Services), seminars/workshops held on campus (including interview preparation), and job fairs held on campus.
The Academic Support Center (ASC) is located at each campus. Community members and students are encouraged to meet with an ASC instructor to create a personalized success plan. Services include: GED/HSED preparation, college preparation coursework, academic support within the classroom, foundational skill building classes in math/writing/reading, test taking and study skills strategies, critical thinking skills, basic computer skills, learning styles inventory, free peer tutoring, workshops focused on student learning, math and writing labs, academic coaching: individual one on one support, and English Language Learner (ELL) classes.
Book costs are TBD
Students are responsible for a percentage of tuition and fees as determined by the WTCS Tuition and Fee Refund Policy when a class is dropped after the date classes start (regardless if the student ever attended). Refunds are calculated from the date the student formally notifies the Student Services office of their intent to drop a class or completely withdraws. Students must complete a drop form or drop classes online through MyNorthwoodTech.
Refer to the Student Handbook for specifics.
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superior.admissions@northwoodtech.edu
hillary.olson@northwoodtech.edu
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