Diploma in Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
Ottawa, Canada
DURATION
42 Weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 9,859
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Make yourself more employable. In addition to the diploma, this program prepares you to write TSSA exams.
The two-year Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technician Ontario College Diploma program delivered in a compressed format over 42 weeks, is approved by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) and is taught in Algonquin`s state-of-the-art Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE) building. By studying in the ACCE building, you have the opportunity to work in a fully outfitted facility where you learn both traditional and advanced technologies used in the industry.
Start the program by learning electrical, refrigeration, and heating essentials - all courses have a strong hands-on component. To better prepare you for a career in the industry, vocational subjects are enriched with courses in:
- Communications
- Mathematics
- Related sciences
Continue to enhance your knowledge and skills throughout the remainder of the program, and learn about controls, forced air gas/oil heating systems, Hydronics, and advanced refrigeration.
Algonquin College`s program also includes an approved curriculum for:
- Gas Technician 3 (G3) and Gas Technician 2 (G2)
- Oil Burner Technician 3 (OBT3)
This means that you have an opportunity to prepare for and write your TSSA exams, in order to become licensed as a Gas Technician and Oil Burner Technician during the program. At the end of your second term, you may be eligible to apply to write your TSSA G3 and OBT3 certificates of qualification. At the end of your final term, you may be eligible to apply for your TSSA G2 certificate of qualification, making you more employable in the field.
Upon completing the TSSA exams, you will be able to install, service, maintain, and troubleshoot residential heating systems.
Ideal Students
This program is well-suited for students who:
- Enjoy a hands-on approach to learning about the heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning industry
- Are team-oriented and enjoy working with others
- Are self-reliant and enjoy challenges
Admissions
Curriculum
Level 01
- ELE8131 Electrical Fundamentals
- ENL1813T Communications I
- HRA8130 Refrigeration Concepts
- HRA8151 Heating System Fundamentals
- MGT8100 Career and College Success Skills
- SCI8510 Math and HRAC Science
Level 02
- ELE8132 Control Fundamentals
- ENL2003 Communications II for Technicians
- HRA8140 Climate Control and the Environment
- HRA8142 Gas Heating Systems
- HRA8143 Oil Heating Systems
- SCI8511 Advanced HRAC Science
Level 03
- ELE8133 Advanced Controls
- HRA8139 Forced Air Systems
- HRA8144 Hydronics and Space Heating
- HRA8160 Refrigeration II
Choose one from equivalencies
- GED0590 General Education Elective
Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Relate effectively to heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning supervisors, coworkers, and customers
- Work safely and in accordance with all applicable acts, regulations, legislation, and codes to ensure personal and public safety
- Select and use a variety of heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning tools and equipment safely and properly
- Solve math and applied science problems required to effectively install and maintain heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems, and associated components.
- Prepare and interpret electrical, mechanical, and piping drawings
- Install, service, and troubleshoot heating, refrigeration, air conditioning systems, and associated components
- Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development that will lead to enhanced work performance and career opportunities, and keep pace with industry changes
- Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment, and environmental stewardship
Career Opportunities
Graduates may find employment as service technicians, installers, parts or equipment sales with a variety of employers, such as residential and commercial heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractors, wholesalers, public utilities, oil distribution companies, and different levels of government.
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