Welcome to the Air Conditioning Technology Department!
The Air Conditioning Technology Department offers several programs of study that prepare students for careers in the air conditioning industry.
Occupational Trends: Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers held about 308,200 jobs in 2008; about 54% worked for plumbing, heating, and air conditioning contractors. The rest were employed in a variety of industries throughout the country, reflecting a widespread dependence on climate-control systems. Some worked for refrigeration and air conditioning service and repair shops, schools, and stores that sell heating and air conditioning systems. Local governments, the Federal government, hospitals, office buildings, and other organizations that operate large air conditioning, refrigeration or heating systems also employed these workers. About 16% of these workers were self employed.
Career Description: heating and air conditioning systems control the temperature, humidity, and the total air quality in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. By providing a climate controlled environment, refrigeration systems make it possible to store and transport food, medicine, and other perishable items. Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers, also called technicians, install, maintain, and repair such systems. Because heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems often are referred to as HVACR systems, these workers also may be called HVACR technicians.
Employment Trends: With much faster than average job growth and numerous expected retirements, heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers should have excellent employment opportunities. Job opportunities are expected to increase 28% in the 2008-2018 decade.
These programs are offered on the Savannah and Liberty Campuses. More information on each program can be found on the links to the right. For questions about program costs, please see the tuition & fees page.
If you still have questions after reviewing the program opportunities listed on this site please feel free to contact us!
Air Conditioning Technology Program Contacts
| Kimberly Anderson | Program Assistant | 912-443-5833 | kanderson@savannahtech.edu | Savannah Campus |
| Melanie Smith | Academic Advisor | 912-443-5859 | msmith@savannahtech.edu | Savannah Campus |
| Bob Barringer | Department Head | 912-443-5866 | rbarringer@savannahtech.edu | Savannah Campus |
| Adam Bolton | Instructor-Full time | 912-443-3393 | tbolton@savannahtech.edu | Savannah Campus |