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
- Demonstrate safe work practices and personal protection.
- Interpret mechanical and architectural drawings, acts, codes, standards, legislation, and service and operating manuals.
- Use and maintain tools and equipment.
- 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. Trades Bridging (prior to 2024, students would have completed Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Trades)
Trades Bridging 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 our regular programs; for more information regarding the College’s English language proficiency requirements please refer to
AC-102-PR, Admission Procedures, Section 5.2 English Proficiency.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates will find employment in the following areas:
- Installation companies
- Service companies