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Welcome
Saint Kitts (also known more formally as Saint Christopher Island (Saint-Christophe in French) is an island in the West Indies. The west side of the island borders the Caribbean Sea, and the eastern coast faces the Atlantic Ocean. Together with the island of Nevis, Saint Kitts constitutes one country: the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Saint Kitts is one of the historic centres of the Caribbean. The first successful British colony in the West Indies was founded on the island in 1624, and the island was subsequently used as a base to settle most of the neighbouring islands for Britain. It also became the site of the first successful French colony in the West Indies (with Britain and France splitting the island between them) in 1625, and was then used to settle other Caribbean territories for France.

The capital of the two-island nation, and also its largest port, is the town of Basseterre on Saint Kitts. There is a modern facility for handling large cruise ships here. There is a ring road which goes around the perimeter of the island; the interior of the island is too steep for habitation.

St. Kitts is six miles (10 km) away from Saint Eustatius to the north and two miles (3 km) from Nevis to the south. St. Kitts has three distinct groups of volcanic peaks: the North West or Mount Misery Range; the Middle or Verchilds Range and the South East or Olivees Range. The highest peak is Mount Liamuiga, formerly Mount Misery, a dormant volcano some 3,792 feet (1,156 m) high.

= Program =

Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology
Maintaining proper air quality and a comfortable temperature inside every office, industrial building, home and school is a necessity. Ensuring food, medicine and other perishables are safely refrigerated and controlled is also imperative. Those are just a couple of the reasons why the need for trained technicians who know how to install, repair or service air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through this decade. Earning this certificate can be the starting point of a very satisfying career, which pays higher than average hourly wages.

This program provides exit points for those who wish to specialize in a specific area. Students must complete courses required for each individual exit point.

Career Opportunities, Rapid Placement
Florida’s growth is soaring; Jacksonville is a boomtown. And much of the city and state are being built by graduates of our construction programs. The employment rate in all trades is 100%. No Florida Community College student who wants a job goes without a job.

You have the opportunity to network with major contractors and become employed while you’re still in school. We also refer you for internships and job interviews. This certificate is part of Florida Community College’s Building Construction program, which has a long-standing relationship with the region’s major industry organizations, such as Woods Engineering, C. Young Construction, Superior Construction, Paul Fraser Homes, Stellar Group, C & C Powerlines, Dickey Smith & Company, Miatt Construction and Accubuild Construction.

Members of the Northeast Florida Builders Association serve on our Construction Management Advisory Council and on advisory committees for all trades, as well as provide internships and fund annual scholarships. The advisory committees provide leadership, support and guidance for the program and support such educational activities as constructing residential projects from design to move in.

Application Procedure
The Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) is a major criterion in a student’s completion of the program. Students who fail to meet the State of Florida’s designated exit score will be required to complete the Vocational Preparatory Instruction (VPI). In order to complete the program successfully, students must achieve or surpass the designated exit score(s). See Standards of Academic Progress.

Need More Information? Contact:
Terry L Hanley, Department Head
 * Work: 1 869 465-2856
 * Email: terryhanley@gmail.com or tlh183@yahoo.com
 * Mobile: 1 869 668-9504

Curriculum

 * Total Contact Hours: 1,350
 * Total Workforce Credits: 44.00

=Vocational Preparatory Instruction (VPI)= Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take the following courses:

=Professional Courses=
 * VPI 0100 - Basic Reading Skills
 * VPI 0200 - Basic Mathematic Skills
 * VPI 0300 - Basic Language Skills
 * ACR 0001L - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Lab I
 * ACR 0002 - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Theory II
 * ACR 0002L - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Lab II
 * ACR 0100 - Basic Electricity and Schematics
 * ACR 0102 - Applied Electricity and Schematics
 * ACR 0577 - HVAC Controls
 * ACR 0578 - Refrigeration Controls
 * ACR 0621 - Applied Heating
 * ACR 0622 - Heating Lab

For full certification students must select additional courses.

Course Selections:
 * ACR 0575 - Piping
 * ACR 0001 - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Theory I
 * ACR 0012 - Beginning Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Theory
 * ACR 0936 - Technical Career Exploration

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