Studies in this field will prepare students for a career as an air conditioning, refrigeration and gas technician. Students will have acquired a broad knowledge of the design, installation and service techniques of heating and air conditioning systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. They will be able to size, select and maintain equipment for building comfort and industrial purposes and know how to use various industry standards. This program gives the students a broad and intensive knowledge of the design, operation and installation of energy systems for residential, commercial and industrial complexes.

Graduate will be capable of applying engineering principles and conventions to achieve optimum energy efficiency through a process of evaluation, monitoring, DDC control, assessment and corrective action. Graduates of this program can look forward to employment opportunities mainly in the commercial and industrial sectors as well as in government departments at the various levels. Graduates will be sought by heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration manufacturers, consulting engineers, architects, process industries, wholesalers, distributors, mechanical contractors, building owners, school boards, chain stores, energy management firms and property management companies.

Common Job Titles:

- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician,
- Central Air Conditioning Technician,
- Heating and Cooling Technician,
- Sales Representative,
- Service Representative

Employment for this occupation is expected to grow more rapidly than the average for all occupations through the year 2005. Many employers report difficulties in finding qualified workers to fill vacant positions. As the population and economy grow, the demand for this occupational group will increase due to the installation of new, more efficient air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Much of the work will be in maintenance and repair which usually remains relatively stable. As in most other trades, there is an increasing need for computer literacy and the ability to operate computer-controlled equipment.

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma at or above the general level, or equivalent
• Grade 12 English
• Grade 12 Mathematics for technology

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