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Heating Systems Technician

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  • School of Natural Resources & Industrial Trades
  • Duration: Two Years
  • Start Date: September 2023

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    On Campus: All courses in this program will be delivered onsite at a CNA campus or at an approved location. Some courses may have online elements.
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    Blended: Some courses, or parts of courses, in this program will be delivered onsite at a CNA campus or at an approved location, while other courses, or parts of courses, will be delivered online or virtually to students at another location.
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    Online Synchronous: Delivered fully online with live, scheduled videoconference classes. The instructor and the students in the course engage with the course content and each other at the same time, from different locations.
    Seal Cove - On Campus delivery

    Description


    This program is designed to prepare you for employment in the residential and commercial heating industry. Some of the duties include:
    • Read blueprints and interpret drawings or specifications.
    • Design heating system components and assemble components using hand and power tools.
    • Install components such as thermostats, motors, piping and safety devices, and connect to fuel supply, ventilation and electrical systems.
    • Test installed units and adjust controls for proper functioning, troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning oil burners, gas appliances, solid-fuel appliances, geo- thermal and air source heat pumps, and their controls.
    • Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning hydronic and forced air heating systems.
    • Install and maintain alternate energy sources, combination and solar units.
    • Perform scheduled maintenance on heating systems and their components.
     
    OUTCOMES 
    1. Use and maintain tools, materials and equipment required for the maintenance and installation of heating systems (oil, gas, electric, heat pumps and solid fuels).
    2. Test and adjust residential hydronic and forced air heating systems.
    3. Design and install residential hydronic and forced air heating systems.
    4. Interpret trade blueprints and electrical and system schematics.
    5. Recognize hazards and employ good safety practices.
    6. Demonstrate with confidence the knowledge and skills required for an entry level apprentice.
    7. Install, maintain, service and troubleshoot heating appliances (wood, oil, electric, geothermal and air source heat pumps, and gas).
    8. Recognize alternative energy application potential in the heating industry.
    9. Employ energy efficiency and promote green technologies.
    10. Pursue further skills and knowledge required to gain other trade related certifications.


    ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
    Eligibility for admission requires the applicant to meet one of the following criteria:

    1. High School
    High School Graduation
    2. Adult Basic Education
    Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile (or Business Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile). It is strongly recommended that courses include the following:
    i. Mathematics 1102A, 1102B, 1102C and 2102A, 2102B, 2102C or 3102A, 3102B and 3102C
    ii. Science 3101, 3102, 3103
    3. Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Trades
    Comprehensive Arts and Science (Trades) Certificate
    4. Mature Student Requirements
    Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, must be at least 19 years of age at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.

    International Applicants – English Proficiency
    All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into regular programs. The College will accept these recognized tests of English language proficiency (TOEFL paper based 550, TOEFL Internet based 79, TOEFL computer based 213 or equivalent, IELTS Academic Test overall band score of 6.0, or Pearson PTE 53 or greater, etc.).
    If a language proficiency test other than those referenced above was used, applicants can forward for assessment.
    If an international applicant has attended an educational institution (high school or post-secondary) for a period of three years or more where the official language of instruction was English, the English language proficiency test will not be required.
    Note: Some programs may require specific English language requirements and proficiency scores that differ from those stated above; therefore international applicants are advised to please refer to the specific program admission requirements as identified in the College Calendar.


    Courses


    COURSES
    CODE TITLE Hrs
    Semester 1    
    TS1510
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    Occupational Health & Safety 6
    TS1520
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    WHMIS 6
    TS1530
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    Standard First Aid 14
    OM1010 Workplace Safety 6
    HE1631 Transportation of Dangerious Goods 6
    HE1610 Professional Driver Improvement Course 15
    HE1621 Powerline Hazards 6
    OM1130 Tools & Equipment 45
    OM1141 House as a System 30
    OM1152 Trade Practice 18
    OM1231 Soldering, Flaring & Threading Pipe 18
    OM1330 Electricity I (Principles of Electricity) 30
    OM1341 Electricity II (Electrical Devices & Ignition Systems) 42
    OM1121 Print Reading & Sketching 12
    CM2161 Communication Essentials 36
    AM1101 Math Essentials 42
    Semester 2    
    OM1242 Fuel Storage Tanks 12
    OM1252 Fuel Delivery Systems 24
    OM1321 Combustion & Burner Air Handling Devices 30
    OM1471 Chimneys, Veting & Draft Control 18
    OM1635 Ventilation & Exhaust Systems 60
    OM1441 Controls & Wiring 54
    OM1645 Electric Furnaces and Boilers 90
    AM1251 Oil Heat System Math Fundamentals 42
    MC1062 Computer Essentials 15
    Semester 3    
    OM1665 Design and Analysis 60
    OM1603 Hydronic Heating Systems I 30
    OM1622 Warm Air Furnaces 24
    Semester 4    
    OM1632 Domestic Hot Water Heaters 12
    OM1685 Solar Heating 30
    OM1695 Solid Wood Heating Systems 90
    OM1705 Gas Heating 90
    SV1111 Ozone Depleting Substances 6
    OM1675 Air Source Heat Pumps 90
    SD1761 Workplace Essentials 24
    AP1102 Introduction to Apprenticeship 12
    OM1790 Low Pressure Steam Systems 12
    Semester 5    
    OM1715 Geothermal Health 90
    OT1240 Workplace Exposure  90


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