The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician program will introduce you to the field of heating, refrigeration and air conditioning with an emphasis on renewable, sustainable and alternative energy efficient solutions for the indoor environment industry.
Peterborough
Fall 2012
| Program Status: | Accepting Applications |
| Program Code: | HVT |
| Location: | Peterborough |
| Co-ordinator: | James Faulkner Email |
| Credential: | Ontario College Diploma |
| Start Dates: | September 04, 2012 |
| Tuition Fees: | $2,264.94 per semester* |
| * Tuition and fees subject to change. | |
Winter 2013
| Program Status: | Accepting Applications |
| Program Code: | HVT |
| Location: | Peterborough |
| Co-ordinator: | James Faulkner Email |
| Credential: | Ontario College Diploma |
| Start Dates: | January 07, 2013 |
| Tuition Fees: | $2,206.94 per semester* |
| * Tuition and fees subject to change. | |
Program Highlights
Protecting the environment, reducing climate changes and increasing sustainable practices have contributed to the need for energy-efficient practices in the heating, refrigeration and air conditioning industry.
Our compressed three-semester program will prepare you for employment in this field:
- Our program has been specifically designed to address the changing employment and environmental needs of the industry.
- Our program provides you with theoretical and practical skills to install, service, maintain and update heating, refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
The program is divided into three terms.
- After successful completion of the provincial practical requirements at the end of term one, students can apply to write for Oil Burner Technician –Level 3 (OBT-3) and Gas Technician-Level 3 (G-3) certificates of qualification.
- After successful completion of the provincial practical requirements at the end of term three, students can apply to write for Oil Burner Technician –Level 2 (OBT-2) and Gas Technician-Level 2 (G-2) certificates of qualification.
Gas and Oil Technician –Level 3 (OBT-3 and G-3) deals with workplace safety, tools, characteristics of natural gas and oil, codes/regulations, basic electricity, technical specifications, customer relations, basic piping systems, and an introduction to gas and oil appliances.
Gas and Oil Technician –Level 2 (OBT-2 and G-2) focuses on advanced piping/tubing systems, electricity, controls, systems, appliances, gas meters, pressure regulators, gas and oil -fired refrigerators, conversion burners, water heaters, forced warm air heating systems, hydronic heating systems, space heating, venting practices, forced air add-on devices, and air handling.
Program Duration:
The program runs continuously over 45 weeks, beginning in September.
Why Choose Fleming
As an accredited training institution registered with the Technical Standard Safety Authority (TSSA), this program offers applicable skills whether you are planning to enter the field, or you are currently working in the heating, refrigeration and air conditioning field and wish to update your skills.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program may obtain employment as heating, refrigeration and air conditioning technicians or through affiliated trade apprenticeships in plumbing, pipefitting, electrical, sheet metal or refrigeration.
Minimum Admission Requirements
OSSD with the majority of credits at the College (C) and Open (O) level, including:
- 1 College (C) English course (Grade 11 or Grade 12)
- 1 College (C) Math course (Grade 11 or Grade 12)
When (C) is the minimum course level for admission, (U) and (U/C) courses are also accepted.
Mature Students
If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Canadian Adult Achievement Test to assess your eligibility for admission.
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