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In the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic - Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician program, you'll not only train as an apprentice in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning trade (#313A) but you'll also obtain a two-year post-secondary diploma.
Through the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician courses in this college technology program, you'll acquire a broad knowledge of the design, installation and service techniques of heating, refrigeration and air conditioning systems for commercial and residential settings. You'll learn to service, maintain, size and select equipment for air conditioning and refrigeration applications, while also being introduced to hydronics and forced air heating.
These applied science studies will include a co-op work placement component. To make your co-op experience meaningful, you'll work closely with the Career Services and Co-operative Education department staff. At the same time, they'll collaborate with a wide variety of organizations in business and industry to assist you with the sourcing of and preparation for co-op work placement opportunities.
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| COOP-621 | Employment Preplacement 4 |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
| RACH-121 | Electrical & Control Systems |
| RACH-122 | Pressure Enthalpy and Refrigerants Cooling Systems and Components |
| RACH-123 | Heating Fundamentals 2 |
| RACH-124 | Plan Specifications and Load Calculations Systems and Components |
COOP-622 Co-op Apprentice Placement 1
COOP-623 Co-op Apprentice Placement 2
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| AMEG-212 | Applied Ethics in Technology and the Environment |
| RACH-221 | Capstone Project |
| RACH-222 | Applied Psychrometrics |
| RACH-223 | Air Conditioning & Distribution Systems |
| RACH-224 | Electrical and Control Systems |
| RACH-225 | Air Distribution Systems & Accessories |
Successful graduates of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic - Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician Diploma program have the opportunity to apply their credits towards 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 pathway has a specific minimum grade requirement in order to qualify for transferring credits, which are assessed by the receiving partner institution.
| Partner Institution | Degree Program |
|---|---|
| Algoma University | Honours Bachelor of Arts - multiple majors |
| Bachelor of Science - multiple majors | |
| Bachelor of Computer Science - multiple majors | |
| Honours Bachelor of Arts - Accounting or Human Resources Management or Marketing | |
| Davenport University | Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business |
| Ontario Tech University (UOIT) | Honours Bachelor of Arts - Adult Education and Digital Technology |
| Honours Bachelor of Commerce (bridge) | |
| Seneca College | Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies |
| York University | Honours Bachelor degree in any major |
| Honours Computer Science | |
| Honours Environmental Studies | |
| Bachelor of Science - multiple majors |
Please visit our website at www.centennialcollege.ca/admissions/applying/education-pathways/outbound-pathways for more information on articulation agreements.
For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please view ONCAT.
Notes:
Notes:
Apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca.
A non-refundable application fee of $95 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in person to Ontariocolleges.ca. More info on Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.
If you are applying through the Second Career Strategy, please apply at the Employment Training Centre for Second Career (Progress Campus). Second Career Strategy is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. More info on Second Career Strategy.
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.
Ontario high school students and graduates
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.
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).
More info on submitting documents.
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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.
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You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.
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.
Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2020.
| Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Ancillary Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | $2,721.00 | $756.54 | $3,477.54 |
| International | $15,900.00 | $1,265.54 | $17,165.54 |
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