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.

Other programs in this sector:

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 2023Oct 12 2023

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (HL)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Aug 28 2023Oct 13 2023

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Harmonized)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Sep 05 2023Nov 10 2023

Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized)

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Van. Island University

Cowichan

Sep 05 2023Nov 10 2023

Refrigeration - Harmonized

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Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops

Sep 11 2023Oct 20 2023

Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Sep 18 2023Oct 27 2023

Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized)

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Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops

Oct 10 2023Dec 15 2023

Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Oct 16 2023Dec 22 2023

Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized)

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Okanagan College

Duncan Ave. Penticton

Oct 16 2023Dec 21 2023

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (HL)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Oct 16 2023Dec 01 2023

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Oct 16 2023Dec 22 2023

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Harmonized)

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Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops

Oct 30 2023Dec 15 2023

Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Nov 06 2023Dec 22 2023

Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized)

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Okanagan College

1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC

Jan 02 2024Mar 07 2024

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (HL)

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Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops

Jan 02 2024Feb 09 2024

Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized)

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Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops

Jan 02 2024Mar 08 2024

Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Jan 03 2024Feb 09 2024

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Harmonized)

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Van. Island University

Cowichan

Jan 08 2024Feb 23 2024

Refrigeration - Harmonized

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Camosun College

Interurban

Jan 08 2024Mar 15 2024

Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Jan 08 2024Mar 15 2024

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Feb 12 2024Apr 19 2024

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Harmonized)

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Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops

Feb 20 2024Apr 05 2024

Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized)

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Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops

Mar 18 2024May 24 2024

Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized)

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Okanagan College

Duncan Ave. Penticton

Mar 18 2024May 02 2024

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (HL)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Mar 25 2024May 31 2024

Refrigeration Mechanic (Harmonized)

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