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Diploma of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician
Diploma of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician

Diploma of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician

  • ID:STC010036
  • Level:2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Estimated Total/program:
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60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
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1

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirments

OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:

  • Grade 12 Math (C) or (U)
  • Senior level Physics recommended (C) or (U)

If you are not a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, you will need a Canadian Study Permit to study in Canada and a Letter of Acceptance - issued by the College - in order to apply for the permit.

General diploma programs admission requirement for international students are as follows:

  • Canada & USA: High school diploma and transcript, or equivalent.
  • British education system: General Certificate of Education showing passes in six (6) academic subjects (including English) at the Ordinary level.
  • Caribbean countries (English): High school diploma and transcript, or equivalent.
  • West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, etc.): WAEC (or NECO) transcript with online verifying scratch card number and PIN required.
  • South Asia: (Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, etc.): High school diploma and Grade 12 transcript.
  • Other Regions: High school diploma/graduation certificate and transcript or equivalent in original language and English translation.

India: High school diploma and Grade 12 transcript.

Note: High school diploma/graduation certificate and transcript or equivalent in original language and English translation.

English Requirements

  • TOEFL iBT: Overall 78 with Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking minimums of 20, or
  • IELTS Academic: Overall band of 6.0, No single test score below 5.5, or
  • PTE Minimum Score 51, or
  • Cambridge: Minimum Score 169, or
  • PBT score of 550, or
  • CBT score of 213, or
  • MELAB: Minimum Score 75, or
  • CAEL: Minimum score 60, or
  • Duolingo score of 100.

Course Information

The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician program prepares graduates for entry level positions for Apprenticeships in: Air Conditioning, Sheet Metal, Electrical, and Refrigeration Trades. Tradespeople in these fields require sound mechanical and problem solving skills to install and repair heating and cooling equipment.

Program Highlights

  • Apprenticeship possibilities following graduation in sheet metal, electrical or refrigeration and air conditioning trades.
  • Curriculum follows the prescribed TSSA Gas Technician 3 and Gas Technician 2 syllabus, providing an opportunity to become a LICENSED GAS TECHNICIAN (external certification through TSSA).
  • Eligible for Refrigeration Handling Certification (external certification through HRAI).

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The curriculum below is for incoming students:

Semester 1

  • HRA106 Heating I
  • HRA116 Refrigeration I
  • HRA128 Sheet Metal I
  • HRA135 Electrical I
  • HRA119 Industrial Safety
  • LBS110G Communication Across Cultures

Semester 2

  • HRA206 Heating II
  • HRA216 Refrigeration II
  • HRA228 Sheet Metal II
  • HRA235 Electrical II
  • HRA231 Gas Code G-III
  • ELEC1030 Choose 1 Elective Course

Semester 3

  • HRA306 Heating III
  • HRA316 Refrigeration III
  • HRA328 Sheet Metal III
  • HRA335 Electrical III
  • HRA307 Mechanical Systems

Semester 4

  • HRA406 Heating IV
  • HRA407 Mechanical Systems II
  • HRA408 Refrigeration IV
  • HRA428 Sheet Metal IV
  • PSE445G Industrial Environmental Awareness
  • HRA418 Hrac Electronic Instrumentation
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Apprenticeship possibilities and job prospects are excellent, with above average wages and steady employment. Graduates find work with heating, air conditioning, sheet metal, electrical and refrigeration companies. Installers and service technicians in this trade typically work on heating, cooling and refrigeration systems in the residential, commercial, industrial and institutional industries. Other opportunities include wholesale, distribution, sales or service representatives for manufacturers of heating and cooling material and equipment.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance Fee: $750 per year

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