Overview
The Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic program offered at St. Lawrence College includes the in-school training of the 313D Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic Apprenticeship as defined by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
Level 1 Apprenticeship Program Code 1164*
Level 2 Apprenticeship Program Code 1165
*Note: Level 1 is a common core level with 313A Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic. 313A apprentices are eligible to be registered in level 1 of this program.
Program length is 15 weeks in total in each level with 12 weeks of theory classes delivered online in conjunction with 3 continuous weeks of in-person practical learning at Kingston campus. The only requirement to be in-person on campus is during the 3 weeks of practical learning. This innovative hybrid delivery provides the apprentice with flexibility to work full-time while engaged in online learning and minimizes the number of weeks the apprentice is released from work compared to traditional block training. Completing the in-school and on-the-job training usually takes about four years.
This program is funded in part by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
Learn more about Apprenticeships in Ontario. For start dates, contact the Employment Ontario apprenticeship office in your area.
Program Details
Program Highlights
The Skilled Trades Ontario curriculum delivered in this program coupled with on-the-job training will enable the apprentice to install, maintain and service air conditioning systems, heat pumps, and refrigeration systems in residential settings.
The innovative hybrid delivery of this program allows professionals in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) field to maintain full-time employment while learning theory subjects online in the evenings. The practical learning is delivered over 3 weeks in-person, minimizing the amount of time one must spend in full-time training to complete each level.
Apprentices who complete this program will be trained to install and service heat pumps. Such skilled tradespeople are in high demand as more and more homeowners across Ontario replace air conditioning systems with heat pumps and choose heat pumps as their primary source of home heating to reduce carbon emissions. A skilled tradesperson working with heat pumps can find themselves in a rewarding career with opportunities for growth, job security, and the satisfaction of contributing to a more sustainable future.
Program Outline
2024-2025
Upon successful completion, the apprentice will be able to describe the responsibilities of employers and employees relating to safe working practices and protection of the environment in accordance with applicable Acts, Regulations, Legislation, and Codes
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify and describe the OHSA its regulations and applicable terms and sections.
- Identify and describe the applications for personal protective equipment including personal lift and material handling equipment, working at heights, fall arrest, LOTO
- Identify and describe safe working conditions, regulations and procedures for job sites and the safe handling of hazardous and toxic materials, including refrigerants, ODP requirement and refrigerant containment
- Identify and describe Fire safety procedures
- Review all pertinent Codes, Acts, Regulations and Legislations
Upon successful completion, the apprentice will be able to describe in detail the fundamentals of a mechanical cooling cycle.
Upon successful completion, the apprentice will be able to describe the operating principles and function of the mechanical cooling system components and accessories.
Upon successful completion, the apprentice will be able to describe the operating principles and fundamentals of an electrical system and components used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
Upon successful completion, the apprentice will be able to braze or solder pipe and piping and cut or weld plate and angle steel.
Upon successful completion, the apprentice will be able demonstrate procedures for the installation and commissioning of mechanical cooling systems.
Upon successful completion, the apprentice will be able identify procedures for the inspection and basic maintenance of mechanical cooling systems and components
Upon successful completion, the apprentice will be able to interpret a psychrometric graph, construct psychrometric diagrams, analyze psychrometric diagrams, and interpret a psychrometric process for air conditioning (A/C) systems in a residential location.
Upon successful completion, the apprentice will be able to interpret drawings and plans, demonstrate sketching procedures, and perform simple heat gain and heat loss calculations for a residential air conditioning system.
Upon successful completion, the apprentice will be able to describe procedures for installing, maintaining, and servicing residential air conditioning (A/C) systems.
Upon successful completion, the apprentice will be able to describe the operating principles and function of air distribution systems in a residential air conditioning application.
Upon successful completion, the apprentice will be able to describe the operating principles and function of electrical and control systems on air conditioning systems in a residential location
Upon successful completion, the apprentice will be able to describe procedures for installing and maintaining electronic devices and controls used on residential air conditioning systems.
Requirements
Admission Requirements
- Sponsored by an employer
- Registered with the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Kingston
Our Kingston campus has seen significant renovation over the past few years, including a brand new Student Life and Innovation Centre that houses a new gymnasium, fitness centre, pub, and more.
Program Contacts
Program Contact
Aidan Wornes
awornes@sl.on.ca
613-544-5400 x1461
Admissions Information
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