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School: George Brown College
Program：Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technician
Program | Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technician
| Faculty | Construction & Engineering Technologies |
Credential | Ontario College Diploma | Duration | 2 Year |
Starting Month | January, September | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
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 trouble-shooting 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.
Admission Requirement:
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
Grade 12 English (C or U)
Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U)
** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Tuition Fees:
Application Fee | $95 |
Base Tuition Fee | $13,520 for 2 semesters $20,280 for 3 Semesters |
Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student association membership, etc.) | $1,500 |
Mandatory Health Insurance | $570.82 for one year coverage( Sep-Aug) $388.28 for 8 months coverage(Jan-Aug) $204.64 for 4 months coverage (May- Aug) |
Public Transportation ( Per year), estimated | $1,500 |
Books and supplies (estimated per year) | $1,000-$1,200 |
Career：
Successful graduates of this diploma program are prepared for a range of positions in the HVAC field. Technicians assist in the design and retrofit of building systems, calculating heat loads and sizing pipes, air distribution ducts and equipment. They may also plan site layouts and develop drawings using computer-aided design software.
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.
Website
http://www.georgebrown.ca/T160-2017-2018/
