Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code3825
- SchoolSchool of Engineering Technology and Applied Science
- CredentialOntario College Diploma
- Program TypePost-secondary program
- Program Length2 years/ 4 semesters
- Delivery ModeHybrid
- LocationProgress Campus
- Emailsdre@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000, ext. 52356
Program Availability
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
- Advising
In just two years, Centennial College's Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician program will prepare you for a career in the field.
In the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician program's courses, you'll acquire a broad knowledge of the design, installation and service techniques of heating and air conditioning systems for commercial and residential settings. To ensure you're fully prepared for your career, you'll gain the know-how you need through hands-on activities, learning to maintain, size, and select equipment for air conditioning and refrigeration application.
Program Overview
In just two years, Centennial College's Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician program will prepare you for a career in the field.
In the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician program's courses, you'll acquire a broad knowledge of the design, installation and service techniques of heating and air conditioning systems for commercial and residential settings. To ensure you're fully prepared for your career, you'll gain the know-how you need through hands-on activities, learning to maintain, size, and select equipment for air conditioning and refrigeration application.
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Program Highlights
The world has become technology-focused, with great strides being made in heating, refrigeration and air conditioning technology. The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician program spans the areas of design and engineering. Among other topics, it encompasses:
- The fundamentals of refrigeration and its components.
- Selection of equipment to meet the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) standards.
- The efficiency standards for heating equipment.
- Installation and service techniques.
Under the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development’s Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition Program, graduates of this program can be automatically be exempted from Levels 1 and 2 of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic Apprenticeship Program (Programs 313A) or Level 1 of the Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (Program 313D) upon registration with the Ministry. This exemption may also apply at other training delivery institutions besides Centennial College, where these Apprenticeship Programs are offered.
Career Outlook
- Helper to heating and cooling mechanic
- Maintenance personnel
- Sales representative
- Service representative
- wholesale representative
Education Pathways
Graduates of the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician diploma program have the opportunity to apply learning achieved at Centennial for credits toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.
Please note that each partner has minimum admission requirements to be met in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the receiving partner institution.
| Partner Institution | Degree Program |
|---|---|
| Algoma University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors |
| Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Science in multiple majors | |
| Bachelor of Computer Science in multiple majors | |
| Lakehead Uniiversity | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor degree in any major |
| Laurentian University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors |
| Nipissing University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors |
| Ontario Tech University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies |
| Honours Bachelor of Commerce (bridge) | |
| Ottawa, University of | Honours Bachelor of Commerce |
| Seneca College | Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies |
| York University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor degree in any major |
| Honours Bachelor of Computer Science | |
| Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies (3- or 4-year) | |
| Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Science in multiple majors |
Please visit our website at //centennial.adv-pub.moveonca.com/outgoing-home/ for more information on articulation agreements.
For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.
Areas of Employment
- Heating technicians or affiliated trade apprenticeships in plumbing, pipefitting, electrical, sheet metal or refrigeration
- Sales and service
- Design
- Technical support
- Maintenance and installation in residential, commercial, institutional and industrial settings
Note: Apprenticeship is required after graduation for those who wish to become tradespersons.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
- Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial English Admission Test
- Grade 11 Mathematics (M or U) or Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take a Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission
Additional Requirements
How to Apply
1. Apply Online
Domestic Students
If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please apply at the Employment Training Centre (Progress Campus). The Better Jobs Ontario Program is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.
If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.
All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $125 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.
International Students
Apply directly to Centennial College here.
2. Submit Documents
Domestic Applicants
Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.
Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.
Domestic applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.
International Applicants
Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.
3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission
Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.
You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.
You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.
When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.
4. Pay Fees
Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.
You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.
5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)
Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.
Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April
Your web-registration will not open if:
You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.
Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.
Tuition and Fees
Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2024.
| Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Ancillary Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | $2,721.00 | $1,284.69 | $4,005.69 |
| International | $17,722.00 | $1,772.87 | $19,494.87 |
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.
- Relate effectively to heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning supervisors, co-workers, 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 drawing.
- 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.
- G3 Curriculum Standard.
- Level 1 Apprenticeship Standard.
- Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard.
- Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.
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