Advanced Diploma in Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technology
Toronto, Canada
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
CAD 18,001 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
This three-year HVAC advanced diploma program will provide you with an understanding of the factors involved in designing, building, controlling, and maintaining energy-efficient building environmental systems. The first two years of the program will give you practical skills through hands-on projects in the shops. You will be working on a wide range of furnaces, air conditioners, refrigeration equipment, and other appliances in our labs. In the third year, there is an additional focus on commercial systems.
Rising fuel costs, indoor air quality, and climate change are all factors in raising awareness of the true cost of energy, and the need for energy-efficient building environmental system design, construction, and maintenance.
This HVAC program has been developed to address the current and future needs of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry. In the first two years, you will study residential and some light commercial systems. In the third year, there is an additional focus on commercial systems.
You will develop a firm understanding of the factors involved in designing, building, controlling, and maintaining energy-efficient building environmental systems for a wide variety of requirements.
The program covers the basics of the air system and hydronic (water) system theory, required to design distribution systems and select appropriate fans, pumps, heating, and cooling plants, and system controls for larger buildings.
The program follows industry-standard design practices for environmentally responsible and energy-efficient residential, commercial and industrial systems, as established by the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute (HRAI), the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the Canada Green Building Council.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships for international students at George Brown College are generally in-program awards based on students’ academic performance (and other criteria) at George Brown College after the beginning of the academic program.
Curriculum
Required Courses
Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
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Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
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Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
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**Based on the results of your placement test, you may be required to take COMM 1000 Introduction to College Communication before progressing to COMM 1007. COMM 1000 does not count as a course required for graduation, and you will be charged for this extra course.
Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Relate effectively to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration supervisors, coworkers, and customers.
- Comply with applicable acts, regulations, legislation, and codes to maintain personal and public safety.
- Solve scientific, mathematical, and engineering problems related to designing, operating and installing energy systems for commercial and industrial complexes.
- Prepare and analyze detailed drawings, and compile technical specifications for energy systems.
- Design, operate, and install energy systems for commercial and industrial complexes.
- Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development that lead to enhanced work performance and career opportunities, and keep pace with industry changes.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Your Career
Successful graduates of this advanced diploma program may find employment opportunities in a broad range of disciplines within the industry, including:
- Consulting engineering and architectural firms
- Design/build contractors
- School boards
- Commercial refrigeration installation and maintenance companies
- Building automation and control companies
- Building maintenance
- HVAC/R manufacturing, sales, and distribution companies
Graduates may also pursue management careers in the mechanical sector of the construction industry or opt to become self-employed specialty contractors.
Career Options
On successful completion of this program, students will have sufficient training to challenge the Gas Fitter 2 provincial qualification exam** and if successful (75% passing grade) obtain the Gas Fitter 2 certification.
As well, in the Building Code for HVAC (HVAC 2014) course delivered in semester 3, we assist students in preparing to challenge the Ontario Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Housing HVAC House exam.* Individuals who are successful (75% passing grade) can use this qualification towards obtaining their Building Code Identification Number (BCIN)**.
*Please note that in addition to passing the HVAC House exam, there are further requirements to qualify for a Building Code Identification Number. For more information on the Building Code Identification Number, please visit the Ontario Building Code website.
** The above-mentioned qualification exams are administered by the Province of Ontario. George Brown College is not responsible for the administration and/or marking of these exams.