The Transport Temperature Control Technician technical certificate of credit program is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level positions in the Temperature Control Industry. The individual should be capable of installing, repairing and servicing mobile refrigeration, heating, cooling and temperature control units.
Students may enter the Temperature Control Technician technical certificate of credit program any semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 2 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 30 semester credit hours.
Employment Outlook
Career Traits/Requirements
Individuals wanting to enroll in the Transport Temperature Control Technician program must have good eyesight, manual dexterity, hand eye coordination, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, math skills, and the ability to apply technology to the work environment.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates can find employment in the Temperature Control industry. Instruction and practical application of learned skills provide a broad occupational background which appeals to prospective employers.
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $3,662.00
Books & Supplies: $1,000.00
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
Additional Fees:
ASE Student Certifications Exams: $40.00
This fee will be assessed when a student registers for DIET 1000.
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
Admission Requirements
OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:
- COMPASS/ASSET,
- SAT,
- ACT,
- PSAT,
- PACT,
- Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
- HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.
The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
Curriculum
Occupational Courses
| AIRC 1005 | Refirgeration Fundamentals | 4 | 90 |
| AIRC 1010 | Refrigeration Principles and Practices | 4 | 90 |
| DIET 1000 | Introduction to Diesel Technology, Tools, and Safety | 3 | 80 |
| DIET 1010 | Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems | 7 | 210 |
| DIET 2140 | Introduction to Mobile Temperature Control | 3 | 45 |
| DIET 2141 | Transport Temperature Control Certification | 3 | 45 |
Select one of the following DC Courses:
Select one of the following AC Courses:
Program Pathway
Year 1
Semester 1
| DIET 1000 | Introduction to Diesel Technology, Tools, and Safety | 3 | 80 |
| DIET 1010 | Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems | 7 | 210 |
Semester 2
| AIRC 1005 | Refirgeration Fundamentals | 4 | 90 |
| AIRC 1010 | Refrigeration Principles and Practices | 4 | 90 |
| DIET 2140 | Introduction to Mobile Temperature Control | 3 | 45 |
Semester 3