Diploma in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Eligibility: Pass in Secondary (10th) Examination with at least 35% marks (33% marks for SC/ST candidate) from Board of School Education, Haryana or equivalent examination from a recognized Board /University.
Note: The admission for Diploma in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Course will be made on merit basis by HSTES Panchkula.
Duration: 3 Years (Modular Exit Option: 1-Year Certificate, 2-Year Diploma, 3-Year Advanced Diploma)
Eligibility: 10th Pass (Matriculation)
Affiliation & Approval: AICTE Approved | NSQF Level 5 to 7 | Skill India / Sector Skill Council Certified
✔️ Industry-integrated program focusing on installation, maintenance, servicing & design of Refrigeration and AC systems
✔️ Combines theoretical learning with practical workshop experience
✔️ Emphasizes green cooling technologies, energy efficiency, and industrial applications
✔️ Includes industrial visits, internships, on-site training, and entrepreneurship orientation
✔️ Modular structure allows flexible exits with certification/diploma/advanced diploma
✅ RAC Technician / Service Engineer
✅ Installation Expert for Residential/Commercial HVAC Systems
✅ Maintenance Supervisor in Cold Storage, Supermarkets, Hotels
✅ Entrepreneur (Own Repair/Installation Business)
✅ Technician in MNCs like Voltas, Blue Star, LG, Carrier
✅ Government Jobs (Public Works, Railways, Health Dept.)
| Year | Subjects / Modules |
|---|---|
| 1st Year (Certificate) | Basics of Refrigeration & ACTools & Workshop PracticeEngineering DrawingBasic Electrical & ElectronicsFundamentals of ThermodynamicsCommunication & Soft Skills |
| 2nd Year (Diploma) | Refrigeration Systems – Domestic & CommercialAir Conditioning Systems – Design & ServicingElectrical Machines & ControlsSystem TroubleshootingSafety & Environmental StandardsIT Applications in RAC |
| 3rd Year (Advanced Diploma) | Advanced HVAC SystemsIndustrial RefrigerationEnergy Efficiency & Green TechnologiesProject WorkOn-the-Job Training / InternshipEntrepreneurship Development |
Refrigeration Workshop (Assembly & Dismantling)
Electrical Lab (Control Systems, Motor Testing)
❄️ AC Servicing Lab (Split, Window, Ductable AC Units)
HVAC Design & Drafting Lab (AutoCAD/REVIT HVAC)
Fault Diagnosis & Safety Practice Area
Testing of Compressors, Condensers, Evaporators
✅ Industrial Internship in 3rd Year (AC Plants, Cold Storage, Manufacturing Units)
✅ Site visits to HVAC Project Sites, Smart Buildings, Data Centers
✅ Live Projects on Room Cooling Load Calculations, Energy Audits
✅ Interaction with RAC engineers, MEP consultants, and government tech experts
✅ Participation in Skill Competitions & RAC Installers’ Expo
| Completion | Award | NSQF Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | Certificate in RAC | Level 5 |
| 2 Years | Diploma in RAC | Level 6 |
| 3 Years | Advanced Diploma in RAC | Level 7 |