AY25 Academic Catalog/Handbook

Transport Temperature Control Technician Technical Certificate of Credit

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.

Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:

  • South Campus (Dublin)

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

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
AIRC 1005Refirgeration Fundamentals

4

90

AIRC 1010Refrigeration Principles and Practices

4

90

DIET 1000Introduction to Diesel Technology, Tools, and Safety

3

80

DIET 1010Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems

7

210

DIET 2140Introduction to Mobile Temperature Control

3

45

DIET 2141Transport Temperature Control Certification

3

45

Select one of the following DC Courses:
Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
IDFC 1011Direct Current I

3

60

IDSY 1101DC Circuit Analysis

3

50

ELTR 1010Direct Current Fundamentals

3

60

Select one of the following AC Courses:
Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
IDFC 1012Alternating Current I

3

60

IDSY 1105AC Circuit Analysis

3

60

ELTR 1020Alternating Current Fundamentals

3

60

Program Pathway

Semester 1

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
DIET 1000Introduction to Diesel Technology, Tools, and Safety

3

80

DIET 1010Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems

7

210

AIRC 1005Refirgeration Fundamentals

4

90

Choose one of the following:
Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
IDFC 1011Direct Current I

3

60

IDSY 1101DC Circuit Analysis

3

50

ELTR 1010Direct Current Fundamentals

3

60

Semester 2

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
AIRC 1010Refrigeration Principles and Practices

4

90

DIET 2140Introduction to Mobile Temperature Control

3

45

DIET 2141Transport Temperature Control Certification

3

45

Choose one of the following:
Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
IDFC 1012Alternating Current I

3

60

IDSY 1105AC Circuit Analysis

3

60

ELTR 1020Alternating Current Fundamentals

3

60