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Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic

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  • School of Natural Resources & Industrial Trades
  • Duration: 37 Weeks
  • Start Date: September 2023

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    Locations & Delivery Modes

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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 - Asynchronous: Delivered fully online with no scheduled classes, and allows students to learn on their own schedule, in a flexible environment, within a certain time frame.
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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.
    Ridge Road - On Campus delivery

    Description


    This red seal program offers training in planning, preparing and laying out any cooling system or heat-cooling system that is used in a residential, commercial, institutional or industrial refrigeration setting. Some of the duties include:
    • Install and start up refrigeration and air cooling systems
    • Service, repair and replace refrigeration and air conditioning piping and components
    • Interpret blueprints and verbal instruction
    • Assemble and install refrigeration and air conditioning components
    • Install and calibrate controls
    • Perform leak detection, record keeping and performance test
    OUTCOMES
    1. Demonstrate safe work practices and personal protection.
    2. Interpret mechanical and architectural drawings, acts, codes, standards, legislation, and service and operating manuals.
    3. Use and maintain tools and equipment.
    4. Arrange for refrigeration and air conditioning installation and maintenance.
    ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
    Eligibility for admission requires the applicant to meet one of the following academic 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.

    EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    Graduates will find employment in the following areas:
    • Installation companies
    • Service companies

    Courses


    COURSES  
    CODE TITLE  
    Level 1 Pre-Employment Hrs
    TS1510
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    Occupational Health and Safety 6
    TS1520
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    WHMIS 6
    TS1530
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    Standard First Aid 14
    RF1290 Ozone Depletion Substances 6
    RF1181 Trade-Related Documentation and Work Organization 12
    RF1190 Residential and Commercial Compressors 48
    RF1161 Safety 12
    RF1611 Air Movement and Indoor Air Quality 30
    RF1810 Blueprints/Drawing and Specifications 30
    RF1171 Tools and Equipment 36
    RF1211 Piping, Tubing, Soldering and Brazing 42
    RF1221 Refrigeration Fundamentals 90
    RF1241 Refrigerants, Gases and Oils 42
    RF1251 Valves and Accessory Devices 30
    RF1262 Leak Testing, Evacuation and Charging 36
    RF1271 Electrical Fundamentals 60
    RF1281 Motor Fundamentals 42
    RF1321 Control Fundamentals 24
    RF1331 Air Conditioning Fundamentals 18
    RF1341 Hoisting, Lifting, Rigging and Access/Egress Equipment 18
    RF1351 Pressure Enthalpy Diagrams and System Analysis 24
    RF1361 Compressor Fundamentals 30
    RF1371 Condensers 24
    RF1381 Evaporators 24
    RF1390 Metering Devices 30
    RF1401 Refrigerant Flow Controls and Accessory Devices 30
    RF1451 Refrigeration Air Conditioning Installation 112
    RF1481 Control Circuits and Wiring Diagrams 54
    AM1001 Introduction to Skills for Success 9
    AM1101 Math Essentials 42
    AM1291 Refrigeration Math Fundamentals 42
    CM2161 Communication Essentials 36
    SD1761 Workplace Essentials 24
    MC1062 Computer Essentials 15
    AP1102 Introduction to Apprenticeship 12

    A certificate from College of the North Atlantic will be awarded upon successful completion of pre-employment level courses.
     
    APPRENTICESHIP
    Upon completion of the pre-employment certificate program, a graduate may pursue Red Seal Certification by finding employment, registering as an “Apprentice” and completing the following Advanced Level training and required work experience. The apprenticeship may take 4-5 years and would lead to Journeyperson status in the trade.  For more information regarding apprenticeship refer to Plans of Training (POT) - Immigration, Population Growth and Skills (gov.nl.ca).       

     
    Level 2 Advanced Level Hrs
    RF1600 Heat Pump Systems 30
    RF2000 Large Commercial / Industrial Compressors 24
    RF2010 Heating Systems 30
    RF2510 Split Air Conditioning Systems 30
    RF2520 Refrigeration Load Calculation 24
    RF2351 Refrigeration System Design 36
    RF2541 Packaged Air Conditioning Systems 30
    RF2731 Commercial Refrigeration Systems 36
         
    Level 3 Advanced Level Hrs
    RF1430 Fluid Dynamics and Pumps 15
    RF1661 Air Conditioning Load Calculation 15
    RF3030 Troubleshooting Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Electronic Controls 42
    RF3040 Advanced Motors 30
    RF3550 Refrigeration Capacity Control 30
    RF3590 Air Conditioning System Design 36
    RF3670 Duct Systems and Design 30
    RF3751 Control Systems 42
         
    Level 4 Advanced Level Hrs
    RF4000 Job Coordination 19
    RF4421 Evaporative Condensers, Cooling Towers and Fluid Coolers 30
    RF4620 Air Measurement and System Air Balancing 30
    RF4640 Troubleshooting with Schematic Writing Diagrams 45
    RF4721 Chillers and Chiller Systems 40
    RF4791 Industrial Refrigeration Systems 40
    RF4100 Mentoring 6
    RF4800 Program Review 30


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