Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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| Type | Diploma, College |
| Nominal duration | 2 years |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | 03271 |
| Tuition fee | CA$18,223 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$13,765), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$375 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$75) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):
Note: This program does not offer a conditional admission for applicants who do not meet the English language requirements. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English For direct admission, if English is not your first language, OR you did not complete a minimum of two years of full-time study at the secondary school level in an English language school system in a country where English is considered the primary language or the primary language of instruction and evaluation is English, with acceptable grades in all English courses, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
Humber’s Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician diploma program prepares you for a career as a technician capable of designing, installing and servicing many different types of energy systems.
As you progress through the program, you will become familiar with the installation and service techniques of heating and air conditioning systems in residential and small commercial buildings. As well, you will learn to size, select and maintain equipment for building comfort according to various industry standards.
When you meet or exceed minimum TSSA course attendance and course mark criteria, you will be eligible to write G3, G2 and OBT3 licence exams.
Career opportunities
Today’s residential central air conditioning and heating systems are more energy-efficient than those that were typically installed in the past. As this sector continues to address Canadians’ concerns about rising energy prices and the environment, there will be ongoing opportunities for you to work with design contractors in installing, servicing and retrofitting heating, ventilation and air conditioning and refrigeration (HRAC) equipment. As well, you could choose to work as a sales representative, specifications writer or service representative. With further experience, you could become an estimator, working with plans and specifications to determine material and labour requirements in preparation of contract bids.
Professional Accreditations & Recognition
- Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada – This program helps to prepare students to write the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada – HRAI exams. There are six exams in total, three of which are completed in Semester 3.
- Technical Standards and Safety Authority – This program helps to prepare students to write three Technical Standards and Safety Authority – TSSA exams including G.3, G.2 and OBT.3. The exam content is provided throughout the program.
- Ministry of the Environment – This program helps to prepare students to write the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) Refrigerant Handling exam leading to the Ozone Depletion Prevention Certificate. This exam is completed in semester 4.
Additional requirements and/or costs may apply.
Note: The requirements for licensure are determined by the granting body, which is independent from Humber College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.