Diploma in Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technician
Toronto, Canada
DURATION
2 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
Rising fuel costs, indoor air quality, and climate change are all contributing factors in raising awareness of the true cost of energy. There is a great need for energy-efficient building environmental system design, construction, and maintenance.
In the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician program students will:
- Develop the ability to size, install and maintain building environmental systems for the residential and light commercial sector.
- Gain solid skills and knowledge in design, operation, and maintenance of environmental systems, in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R).
- Develop practical skills through hands-on experience, working on a wide range of furnaces, air conditioners, refrigeration equipment, and other appliances in our labs.
- Gain competency with industry-ready skills in soldering, wiring, and electric control circuitry and troubleshooting for HVAC and gas installations.
- Use computer-aided design software to assess building heating and cooling requirements, select appropriate equipment and develop HVAC system drawings and specifications for the residential market.
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.
Note: When you enroll in the program in January, you are required to complete semester 2 in the summer (May to August) of the same year in order to continue into semester 3 in the fall.
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
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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, 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.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Your Career
Successful graduates of this diploma program are prepared for a range of positions in the HVAC field. Technicians install, maintain, and repair heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems for commercial and residential buildings.
Other employment opportunities for technicians include sales, system balancing, and cost-estimating for projects. Experienced technicians may also explore self-employment in the gas heating industry after obtaining a Gas Fitter 2 certification.
Career Options
Successful graduates of this diploma program are prepared for a range of positions in the HVAC field. Technicians install, maintain, and repair heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems for commercial and residential buildings.
Students will also 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, for the course Building Code for HVAC (HVAC 2014) 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 toward 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.
Future Study Options
Graduates of this program are eligible to transfer with advanced standing into Semester 5 of the three-year Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technology advanced diploma program (T162).