Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

Note: This trade is transitioning to a Pan-Canadian Harmonized program, so it is important that Apprentices understand how that impacts their program path. Details on the transition can be found via SkilledTradesBC, or contact your trainer for the most current updates.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics make, install, repair and service residential, commercial and industrial cooling and heating systems. Some work in building maintenance, servicing the air conditioning systems in high-rise office buildings. Others specialize in repairing small, portable refrigeration and freezing units. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics measure, cut and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment. They also recharge systems with refrigerant gases as required. They may connect rooftop units to gas, test and balance systems and connect electrical systems. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics must be able to use and adjust computerized controls, use computer software to calculate loads, and work on large machines.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic is a nationally designated trade under the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program.
Recommendations
The following education is recommended: Grade 10 (Grade 12 preferred), including English 10, Math 10, and Science 10.
The Apprenticeship Program comprises Levels 1-to-4 of progressive technical training, with each Level taking from 6-10 weeks (180-300 hours) to complete. In addition, apprentices are required to accumulate 6,210 hours of work-based training.
A Foundation Program can jump-start your career without employer sponsorship by supplying the knowledge and skills to enter directly at Level 2, after 25 weeks of training (refer to SkilledTradesBC for alternative paths into the occupation).
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Okanagan College | Duncan Ave. Penticton | Aug 28 2023–Oct 12 2023 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (HL) | |
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BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Aug 28 2023–Oct 13 2023 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Camosun College | Interurban | Sep 05 2023–Nov 10 2023 | Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Van. Island University | Cowichan | Sep 05 2023–Nov 10 2023 | Refrigeration - Harmonized | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Sep 11 2023–Oct 20 2023 | Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Camosun College | Interurban | Sep 18 2023–Oct 27 2023 | Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Oct 10 2023–Dec 15 2023 | Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Camosun College | Interurban | Oct 16 2023–Dec 22 2023 | Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Okanagan College | Duncan Ave. Penticton | Oct 16 2023–Dec 21 2023 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (HL) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Oct 16 2023–Dec 01 2023 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Oct 16 2023–Dec 22 2023 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Oct 30 2023–Dec 15 2023 | Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Camosun College | Interurban | Nov 06 2023–Dec 22 2023 | Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Jan 02 2024–Mar 07 2024 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (HL) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Jan 02 2024–Feb 09 2024 | Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Jan 02 2024–Mar 08 2024 | Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Jan 03 2024–Feb 09 2024 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Van. Island University | Cowichan | Jan 08 2024–Feb 23 2024 | Refrigeration - Harmonized | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Camosun College | Interurban | Jan 08 2024–Mar 15 2024 | Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Jan 08 2024–Mar 15 2024 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Feb 12 2024–Apr 19 2024 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Feb 20 2024–Apr 05 2024 | Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Mar 18 2024–May 24 2024 | Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Okanagan College | Duncan Ave. Penticton | Mar 18 2024–May 02 2024 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (HL) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
Camosun College | Interurban | Mar 25 2024–May 31 2024 | Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized) |