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State Board Approval Date: |
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Implementation Date: |
Winter 2008 |
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Last Updated: |
January 13, 2009 |
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SPECIFIC PROGRAM
STANDARDS |
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CRF2-02-01 |
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CRF2-02-04 |
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CRF2-03-02 |
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CRF2-03-03 |
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Standard Number: CRF2-02-01 (Admission Requirements)
Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Commercial Refrigeration, Diploma program.
Admission refers to regular admission into a diploma program.
Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated diploma program admissions policies and procedures.
Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Commercial Refrigeration, Diploma profession.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Commercial Refrigeration, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.
The requirements for admission to the Commercial Refrigeration, Diploma program are:
a.
Attainment
of 16 years of age;
b.
achievement
of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as
specified in TCSG document Minimum
Program Entrance Scores; and
c.
completion
of application and related procedures.
Admission of transfer students to the Commercial Refrigeration program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:
a.
regular
admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree
granting institution; and
b.
proper
completion of application and related procedures.
Standard Number: CRF2-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)
Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Commercial Refrigeration, Diploma program.
Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.
Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.
Provisional admission to the Commercial Refrigeration, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.
The requirements for provisional admission to the Commercial Refrigeration, Diploma program are:
a.
Attainment
of 16 years of age;
b.
achievement
of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math
as specified in TCSG document Minimum
Program Entrance Score; or recommendation by program faculty and designated
admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student
potential; and
c.
completion
of application and related procedures.
All Commercial Refrigeration, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.
Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia.
Standard Number: CRF2-03-02 (Program Numbering System)
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A Program Major Code of CRF2 and a Program CIP Code of 470201 are applied to the Commercial Refrigeration, Diploma program. |
Assignment of a statewide Program Major Code CRF2 and Program CIP Code 470201 to the Commercial Refrigeration, Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Program Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia.
Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Program Major Code and Program CIP Code.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Program Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Program Major Code.
Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a Specialization Major Code and Specialization CIP Code for each option.
Standard Number: CRF2-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)
The Commercial Refrigeration, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.
Programs are assigned an identical Major Code CRF2 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.
The Commercial Refrigeration, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of CRF2, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:
Commercial
Refrigeration, Diploma
This program is
designed to prepare students for a career in the commercial refrigeration
industry. The commercial refrigeration field includes equipment such as
refrigerators, freezers, soft drink machines, water coolers, ice machines,
cryofreezers, and similar products. Students will be competent to install,
service, repair, and sell refrigeration equipment.
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General Core Course Title |
Class |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
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Foundations
of Mathematics [P]
MAT 097 or entrance score in accordance with approved TCSG admission test
score levels. |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Fundamentals
of English I [P]
ENG 097, or entrance English score in accordance with approved TCSG admission
score levels; and RDG 097, or entrance reading score in accordance with
approved TCSG admission score levels. |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Interpersonal
Relations and Professional Development [P]
Provisional admission |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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Minimum Required Hours: |
13 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
13 |
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Course |
Occupational Course Title |
Class |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
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Introduction
to Microcomputers [P]
Provisional admission |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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Industrial
Safety Procedures [P]
Provisional admission |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
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Direct
Current Circuits I [P]
MAT 1012 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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Refrigeration
Fundamentals [P]
Provisional admission |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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Principles
and Practices of Refrigeration [P]
ACT 100 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
10 |
7 |
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Refrigeration
System Components [P]
ACT 101 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
10 |
7 |
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Electrical
Fundamentals [P]
Provisional admission |
5 |
2 |
3 |
10 |
7 |
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Electric
Motors [P]
ACT 103 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
7 |
4 |
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Electrical
Components [P]
ACT 103 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
8 |
5 |
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Electrical
Control Systems and Installation [P]
ACT 105 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
7 |
4 |
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Air
Conditioning Principles [P]
ACT 102 |
6 |
4 |
0 |
10 |
8 |
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Thermodynamics
of Refrigeration [P]
ACT 107 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
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Commercial
Refrigeration Design [P]
ACT 112 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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Commercial
Refrigeration Application [P]
ACT 208 |
4 |
8 |
0 |
12 |
8 |
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Troubleshooting
and Servicing [P]
ACT 209 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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Minimum Required Hours: |
51 |
37 |
18 |
102 |
75 |
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Commercial Refrigeration, Diploma
88 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation
Accreditation and Certification
The Commercial Refrigeration, Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).
Commercial
Refrigeration, Diploma Program Curriculum Model
The standard curriculum for Commercial Refrigeration, Diploma program is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization. Technical institutes may implement the Commercial Refrigeration, Diploma program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.
First Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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ENG 1010 |
Fundamentals of English I |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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MAT 1012 |
Foundations of Mathematics |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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SCT 100 |
Introduction to
Microcomputers |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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IFC 100 |
Industrial Safety Procedures |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
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Total |
13 |
5 |
0 |
18 |
15 |
Second Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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IFC 101 |
Direct Current Circuits I |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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ACT 100 |
Refrigeration Fundamentals |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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ACT 101 |
Principles and Practices of
Refrigeration |
5 |
2 |
3 |
10 |
7 |
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EMP 1000 |
Interpersonal Relations and
Professional Development |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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Total |
14 |
6 |
3 |
23 |
18 |
Third Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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ACT 103 |
Electrical Fundamentals |
5 |
2 |
3 |
10 |
7 |
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ACT 104 |
Electric Motors |
2 |
2 |
3 |
7 |
4 |
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ACT 105 |
Electrical Components |
3 |
2 |
3 |
8 |
5 |
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Total |
10 |
6 |
9 |
25 |
16 |
Fourth Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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ACT 106 |
Electrical Control Systems
and Installation |
2 |
2 |
3 |
7 |
4 |
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ACT 107 |
Air Conditioning Principles |
6 |
4 |
0 |
10 |
8 |
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ACT 112 |
Thermodynamics of
Refrigeration |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
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Total |
12 |
6 |
3 |
21 |
16 |
Fifth Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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ACT 208 |
Commercial Refrigeration
Design |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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ACT 209 |
Commercial Refrigeration
Application |
4 |
8 |
0 |
12 |
8 |
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ACT 210 |
Troubleshooting and
Servicing |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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Total |
10 |
12 |
0 |
22 |
16 |