Vision:

The Department of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technologies aims to be a leading and distinguished academic and professional department in the fields of refrigeration, air conditioning, thermal systems, and renewable energy by preparing qualified graduates with the knowledge and applied skills required to meet local and regional labor market needs. Graduates will be capable of designing, operating, maintaining, and developing thermal systems in accordance with approved technical standards.

The department is also committed to supporting applied scientific research, providing technical and engineering consultancy, strengthening partnerships with community and governmental institutions, and implementing local and international quality and accreditation systems to support sustainable development and community service

Mission:

The Department of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technologies is committed to the continuous qualitative and quantitative development of its academic programs in alignment with the objectives of the Northern Technical University. This is achieved through updating curricula and academic pathways and introducing modern specializations and technologies at the undergraduate level to keep pace with rapid scientific and technological advancements and meet the needs of local and regional labor markets.

The department also seeks to prepare scientifically and practically qualified graduates who are capable of keeping up with scientific and technological developments and contributing effectively to community service and sustainable development.

Objectives:

The Department of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technologies aims to:

1. Prepare and graduate specialized technical professionals in refrigeration, air conditioning, and energy-related fields with the scientific and practical competencies required to meet labor market demands and serve the community.
2. Provide students with modern technical knowledge and practical skills and enable them to use advanced technologies in refrigeration and air conditioning applications.
3. Develop graduates capable of installing, operating, and maintaining modern refrigeration and air conditioning systems in accordance with approved professional standards.
4. Promote professional and social responsibility and enhance students’ ability to contribute to community development.
5. Meet labor market needs by supplying graduates with decision-making skills, teamwork abilities, and a strong commitment to professional ethics.
6. Raise community awareness of the importance of modern, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly refrigeration and air conditioning technologies.
7. Support local institutions by providing qualified graduates who contribute to improving service quality and expanding employment opportunities.

Graduate Job Description:

Upon receiving a technical diploma in air conditioning and refrigeration, graduates will be qualified to become technical trainers capable of performing the following tasks:

Computer-aided engineering drawing.

Using modern equipment in air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, and ventilation technology.

Full knowledge of basic HVAC & R principles, including heat transfer, fluid mechanics, combustion, air conditioning and refrigeration processes, heating and cooling load calculations, electrical circuits, and control tools.

Applying HVAC & R principles to technical activities such as pipe and duct sizing, schematic diagram analysis, equipment performance evaluation, and using computerized tools to calculate energy requirements and select equipment.

Diagnosing faults and performing preventive maintenance and system upkeep for various systems, including split and central air conditioning units and food storage systems.

Developing air conditioning and refrigeration systems in accordance with climatic and environmental conditions to keep pace with technical advancements.

Graduates of this department can obtain jobs in various government institutions and organizations, where their job title will be “Technical Trainer” or “Technical Supervisor.” Additionally, 20% of the top graduates may continue their academic journey in technical colleges to obtain a bachelor’s degree.

Graduates of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Department are considered part of the middle workforce, acting as a bridge between the community and design engineers. They are responsible for performing various tasks such as fault diagnosis, preventive maintenance, system upkeep, and managing split and central air conditioning units and food storage systems, in addition to being able to read engineering plans, perform thermal load calculations, and handle various control systems and equipment