Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Techniques (Apprenticeship Certificate, Full-time)

About this programme

Ministry approved title is Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Techniques - Apprenticeship.Make becoming a journeyperson the next step in your Refrigeration and Air Conditioning career. Applicants to the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Techniques - Apprenticeship Algonquin College Certificate program must: be currently employed in the trade be formally registered as apprentices with Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development have a valid Offer of Classroom Training from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development that includes your Ministry Client ID and approved Class Number Eligibility is determined by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Techniques - Apprenticeship trade is a compulsory trade in Ontario and requires Certification. To practice outside of Ontario, a Red Seal Endorsement is required. Typically, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics may hold other trade licenses, such as a Certificate of Qualification as a Gas Technician. To learn more about apprenticeships, visit ontario.ca/page/skilled-trades for detailed information. For Registered Apprentices: This 24-week program fulfills the in-class requirements for your apprenticeship. The overall program is divided into three 8-week sessions where you attend class and labs for 30 hours per week and then return to work to further your skills and experience for 8 to 12 months. During your labs you learn about: thermodynamics heat transfer fluid mechanics thermofluids psychrometrics electromagnetism mechanical cooling cycles and components electricity and installation procedures pneumatics hydronics construction health and safety At the end of this program, you qualify to write the exam to receive your federal Red Seal Certification to work across Canada in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic trade and your Certificate of Qualification to work in Ontario. Once qualified, you can enter the industry as a journeyperson.