Diploma in Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician

The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician program prepares graduates for entry level positions for Apprenticeships in: Air Conditioning, Sheet Metal, Electrical, and Refrigeration Trades. Tradespeople in these fields require sound mechanical and problem solving skills to install and repair heating and cooling equipment.Program HighlightsApprenticeship possibilities following graduation in sheet metal, electrical or refrigeration and air conditioning trades.Curriculum follows the prescribed TSSA Gas Technician 3 and Gas Technician 2 syllabus, providing an opportunity to become a LICENSED GAS TECHNICIAN (external certification through TSSA).Eligible for Refrigeration Handling Certification (external certification through HRAI).Career OpportunitiesApprenticeship possibilities and job prospects are excellent, with above average wages and steady employment. Graduates find work with heating, air conditioning, sheet metal, electrical and refrigeration companies. Installers and service technicians in this trade typically work on heating, cooling and refrigeration systems in the residential, commercial, industrial and institutional industries. Other opportunities include wholesale, distribution, sales or service representatives for manufacturers of heating and cooling material and equipment.

High school diploma/graduation certificate and transcript or equivalent in original language and English translation.OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:Grade 12 Math (C) or (U) Senior level Physics recommended (C) or (U)