Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (Apprenticeship)

Become a journeyperson in the residential air conditioning industry.

  • Fulfills the in class requirement for your apprenticeship; prepares you to work as a skilled technician after writing the exam for your Red Seal Certification to work across Canada
  • Air conditioning and refrigeration technicians may hold other trade licenses, such as a Certificate of Qualification as a Gas Technician to be more employable and multi-faceted
  • 24 week program divided into three 8-week sessions where you attend class/labs for 30 hours per week then return to work for 8-12 months

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Program Summary

Credential

College Certificate (16 Weeks)

Program Delivery

Program Code

Area of Interest

Construction and Skilled Trades

School

Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence

Campus

Ottawa

The Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic Algonquin College Certificate program is designed for registered apprentices who are invited to register at the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU). Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic is a compulsory trade in Ontario and requires certification.

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Overview

Become a journeyperson in the residential air conditioning industry.

The Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic Algonquin College Certificate program is designed for registered apprentices who are invited to register at the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU). Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic is a compulsory trade in Ontario and requires certification.

If you are considering a future as a residential air conditioning systems mechanic, you may find a career as a(n):

  • installer
  • field service technician
  • designer
  • consultant

You may also find employment as an entrepreneur, sales representative or parts counter clerk. If you want to learn more about apprenticeships, visit www.earnwhileyoulearn.ca for detailed information.

For Registered Apprentices: This program fulfills the in-class requirements for your apprenticeship. It is broken into two levels where you alternate between going to class for 8-weeks and honing your skills through working in the field for 8 - 12 months.

During your labs, you learn about:

  • mechanical and cooling cycle components
  • electricity and installation procedures
  • construction health and safety.

You are also introduced to soldering and brazing with a torch. In the advanced level, you study AC systems and controls, plan reading and sketching, cooling load calculations and psychrometrics.

At the end of this program, you qualify to write the exam to receive a certificate of qualification in the Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic trade in Ontario.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for apprentices who:

  • Enjoy working with their hands, constructing and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment.
  • Have good spatial comprehension and mechanical aptitude.
  • Have an aptitude for math and applied science.
  • Have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Enjoy logic-based decision making.
  • Are willing to work at heights, in confined spaces and out-of-doors in all conditions.
  • Can work independently.
  • Seek variety in their career.
  • Enjoy challenges, problem solving and innovation.
  • Enjoy working in a residential environment, and interacting with homeowners, tenants and clients.

Courses

Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.

Careers & Pathways

Careers

Graduates are apprentices and mechanics employed as installers, field service technicians, designers, consultants, entrepreneurs, sales representatives, and parts counter clerks with a variety of employers, such as residential contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers,engineering and design firms, real estate developers and housing boards. It is common for residential air conditioning mechanics to hold other trade licenses.

Pathways

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Tuition & Fees

Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.

2024/2025 Academic Year

Tuition Fees: $400 per level.

Incidental Fee: $150 per level.

Information Technology Fee: $43.86 per level.

Apprentices are responsible for supplying their own textbooks as required. Books and supplies can be purchased at the campus store.

Expenses total approximately $1,000 for each in-school level.

Students are responsible for parking and locker fees, if applicable.

All students are responsible to supply their own personal protective equipment (such as CSA-approved safety footwear, non-tinted protective eyewear, hearing protection, gloves, hard hat, fire-resistant coveralls) as required in each lab environment.

Admissions Requirements

All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.

Program Eligibility

  • Eligibility is determined by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.
  • Applicants must be formally registered as apprentices and be released by their sponsor to attend the College.

Application Information

RESIDENTIAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS MECHANIC (APPRENTICESHIP)
Program Code 0500R01FWO

Registration for Apprenticeship programs takes place through the Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development.

For further information, contact:

Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development
347 Preston Street 3rd Floor, Suite 310
Ottawa, ON K1S 3H8

https://www.ontario.ca/page/start-apprenticeship
Telephone: 613-731-7100
Toll-free: 1-877-221-1220

Contact

Trevor Root

Program Coordinator

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