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Commercial Refrigeration Technician
The Commercial Refrigeration Technician Certificate program will provide students with the knowledge and skills pertaining to the maintenance and repair of ice machines as well as both medium and low-temperature walk-ins, reach-ins, and supermarket refrigeration. Previous experience in refrigeration is not required to enter the program.
Career Opportunities
After completing the program, which consists of both lecture and lab experiences, the graduate will be prepared to seek employment as an entry-level technician as a refrigeration mechanic or general facilities repair person.
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Admission to the Program:
There are no additional admission requirements beyond the general college requirements. However, students are encouraged to contact the HVAC/R Technology Program Director at (309) 694-8566 or (309) 694-5734, for a program orientation.
Degree
Certificate (Certificate Program)
Total Credit Hours: 28
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ARCTK 119 | BLUEPRINT READING - CONSTRUCTION | 1 |
| REACT 110 | INTRODUCTION TO REFRIGERATION | 4 |
| REACT 112 | RESIDENTIAL AIR CONDITIONING | 4 |
| REACT 118 | ELECTRICITY AS IT APPLIES TO HVAC/R | 4 |
| REACT 119 | SHEET METAL FOR HVAC/R | 2 |
| REACT 120 | RESIDENTIAL FURNACES | 4 |
| REACT 130 | LIGHT COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION | 4 |
| REACT 131 | COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION AND ICE MACHINES | 4 |
| REACT 139 | RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS INSTALLATION | 1 |
Students must provide the following items: safety glasses with side shields, work gloves, basic scientific calculator, and thumb drive. After completion students can pursue the HVAC Technician Certificate or HVAC/R Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | REACT 110; REACT 118; REACT 119; REACT 120; REACT 112; ARCTK 119 |
| Spring Semester 1 | REACT 139; REACT 130; REACT 131 |
Program Contact Information
Agricultural and Industrial Technologies
East Peoria Campus
AIT Building, Room 209
(309) 694-5510
Illinois Career Cluster
Architecture and Construction
Career Pathway:
Maintenance/Operations
Career Pathway
Pathway programs at ICC have a map that shows the courses/degree requirements that will lead students to their desired education and employment goals.
Career Cluster:
Architecture and Construction If you are a high school junior or senior, you can get a head start on your future by taking college-level courses now! Visit our Dual Credit webpage for a listing of area high schools with courses available Humanities | Introduction to Communication (COMM 110) | Introduction to Psychology (PSY 110) | Lab Science | Mathematics High School Diploma or GED Getting Started: Apply to ICC | Paying for College | Career Information:
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
| Student Information HVAC Residential Installer
(16 credit hours) Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act; HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certification in Electrical, Gas Heat & Air Conditioning Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Installer; HVAC Mechanic; HVAC Service Technician; Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic and Installer; Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer
$17-39/hr
HVAC Technician
(28 credit hours) HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certification in Electric Heat, Heat Pump & Hydronic Heat Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Installer; HVAC Mechanic; HVAC Service Technician; Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic and Installer; Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer$17-39/hr
Pathway:
Maintenance/Operations
ICC Pathway: HVAC
Early College
Point of Entry
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
OR
Certificate of Completion
Commercial Refrigeration Technician(28 credit hours)
Industry Credentials
HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certification in Basic Refrigeration and Charging Procedures & Light Commercial Refrigeration
Employment Information
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Installer; HVAC Mechanic; HVAC Service Technician; Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic and Installer; Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer$17-39/hr
Associate of Applied Science Degree
HVAC/R Technology (69 credit hours)
Industry Credentials
4 Part HVAC Excellence System Performance Certification
Employment Information
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Installer; HVAC Mechanic; HVAC Service Technician; Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic and Installer; Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer$17-39/hr
OCCUPATION BACHELOR DEGREE TRANSFER OPTIONS
There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs at this time.
CAREER CLUSTER BACHELOR DEGREE TRANSFER OPTIONS
Program transfer guides layout course work to be taken at ICC and the transfer institution to complete specific programs of study or majors.
Many of the courses will transfer into the on-line HVAC/R Engineering Technology and Energy Management Bachelor of Science Degree at Ferris State University.
GENERAL BACHELOR DEGREE TRANSFER OPTIONS
Transfer agreements formalize the transfer process from ICC to other colleges and universities. For additional transfer information, including information on transfer partnerships and transfer guides:
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