Advisory: Completion of AUTOTEC-10 and AUTOTEC-15. Operation, service, and repair of automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, with emphasis on environmental protection, including refrigerant recycling. Course provides the information necessary to qualify for refrigerant recovery, recycling, and handling certification by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and prepares students to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A7 Technician Certification exam.