Diploma - Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
- 2 years
- Duration
- 18,001 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Diploma
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Toronto / Canada
- Location
Program description
The true cost of energy is becoming more widely recognized due to a combination of issues, including rising fuel prices, poor indoor air quality, and climate change. Designing, constructing, and maintaining environmentally friendly buildings is an urgent priority.
Program participants in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician track will:
- Gain expertise in residential and light commercial building environmental system sizing, installation, and maintenance.
- Gain expert knowledge of HVAC/R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) systems, and how they work, as well as how to design, install, and maintain them.
- Learn by doing in our labs, where you can gain experience working on a variety of furnaces, air conditioners, refrigeration equipment, and other home appliances.
- Learn professional-level skills in the HVAC and gas industries, such as soldering, wiring, electric control circuitry, and troubleshooting.
- Determine the heating and cooling needs of a facility, make equipment selections, and create HVAC system drawings and specifications using CAD software.
The program adheres to the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC) engineering best practices established by the Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Institute (HRAI), the American Society of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the Canada Green Building Council.
Program structure
Semester 1
- Refrigeration Theory I
- Electrical Fundamentals for HVAC
- Gas Technician III
- Building Science and the Environment
- Math for HVAC 1
- College English
Semester 2
- Refrigeration Laboratory Applications
- Electrical Circuit Analysis for HVAC
- Gas Technician II (Part A)
- Understanding Construction Drawings
- Refrigeration Theory II
- Math for HVAC 2
Semester 3
- Gas Technician II (Part B)
- Residential HVAC System Design
- Air Conditioning Theory
- Building Code for HVAC
- Portfolio
Semester 4
- Gas Technician II (Part C)
- Air Conditioning Laboratory Applications
- HVAC Computer Applications
- Professional Communications for Building Technologies
Price
Base tuition fee (for two semesters - 1 year):
- 18,001 CAD for international students
Additional fees:
- Application Fee - 110 CAD
- Incidental Fees (student ID, student association membership, etc) - 2,000 CAD
- Mandatory Health Insurance - 790 CAD for 1 year coverage
Requirements for applicants
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- grade 12 English (C or U)
- grade 11 math (M or U) or grade 12 (C or U)
English language proficiency
- George Brown English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program - Level 8;
- IELTS (Academic) - 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band;
- TOEFL - 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band;
- Duolingo English Test - 105;
- MELAB - 80;
- PTE (Academic) - 54, overall minimum, 50 in each skill band;
- CAEL - 60 (overall);
- Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162).
About the university
George Brown College opened its doors in 1968, welcoming just over 2,000 students.
Since then, full-time student population has grown to more than 30,000. People come to George Brown from across the Greater Toronto Area, the country and the world to develop the skills and gain the real-world experience needed to succeed in the workplace. Since 2004, under current President Anne Sado’s leadership, George Brown has more than doubled in size, broadened international partnerships and increased commitment to strengthening the cultural, economic and social fabric of Toronto.
About George Brown College
The college located in Toronto, Canada. It has three campuses - Casa Loma, St.James, Waterfront, other locations where students attend classes and Student Residence.
George Brown College educates a blend of theory and hands-on experience, prioritizes real-world learning and provides students with opportunities to work alongside industry professionals in applied research and fields education opportunities. Its industry partnerships mean students get the latest trends and tech they can expect in the field. The college offers 170 programs in 7 centers. They include Art, Design and Infromation technology, Business, Community Services and early childhood, Construction and Engineering technologies, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Culinary arts, Preparatory and liberal studies.
Experiental and work-integrated learning oportunities are availabale to students to take part in.
6 reasons to study at George Brown
- Study in Downtown Toronto
- Hands-on, real world experience
- Infromed by industry
- Expert instructors
- Applied research
- Promoting enterpreneurship
