LaGuardia offers courses in refrigeration, air conditioning and electricity to workers in the field who wish to complement their hands-on skills.

Licensed Refrigeration Machine Operator
Practical Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Practical Electricity

Code: A05BUS009
Licensed Refrigeration Machine Operator

In conjunction with the National Association of Power Engineers (NAPE), Chapter 44, LaGuardia offers the "Licensed Refrigeration Machine Operator" program for members of NAPE. Passing this course prepares students for the written and practical exam for the license issued by the N.Y.C. Fire Department. All participants must be members of NAPE; students who are not members of NAPE may join when they register. In addition to tuition, annual dues for members taking the Licensed Refrigeration Machine Operator course are $124.00, with an initiation fee of $56.00. Certificates are awarded upon successful completion of the course. These fees can be paid with a check or money order (no cash accepted) when registering for the course. For more information, please call (718)-482-5125, Monday-Thursday between 12 noon-6 pm. Educational loans and payment plans through third parties outside the College are possible.

Code: A05BUS007
Practical Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Part one of this course is an introduction to the principles of refrigeration, including gas laws and pressure/temperature relationships, basic electricity concepts, compressors, condensers, evaporators, desiccants and driers. Part two focuses on refrigeration evaporators, thermostatic expansion valves, refrigeration system controls, safe handling of refrigerants, tools, controls and troubleshooting techniques. Eligible students can test for the ESCO HVAC Excellence Air Conditioning Certification. Payment plans are available through third parties outside the College. Students registering for this course are required to join the Refrigeration Services Engineers Society(RSES); membership and dues are $115 for the year.

Code:A05BUS008
Practical Electricity/AC125343

Part one of this course covers fundamental concepts, including: circuits and circuitry, currents, meters, electrical symbols/drawings, resistors, capacitors, conductors, transformers, relays, motors and power supplies. Part two deals with basic electronics and troubleshooting components:solid state fundamentals, power supply regulation, digital electronics, integrated circuits, microcompressors and computers, and test equipment and the parts and systems they check. Payment plans are available through third parties outside the College. Students registering for this course are required to join the Refrigeration Services Engineers Society(RSES); membership and dues are $115for the year.