Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Techniques (HVAC)

The core curriculum of the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Techniques (HVAC) program is standardized and accredited by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), the industry’s regulatory body. As a student in this program you will focus on: fundamentals of heating, ventilation and air conditioning, hot water systems and refrigeration principles, industry standardized design practices for residential heating and installation of gas piping for heating or hot water appliances.

You will be exposed to the design and development of systems including working on a wide range of furnaces, cooling systems and appliances.  And you’ll develop skills in soldering, wiring and electric circuitry for HVAC and gas installation systems.

As a graduate, you will be eligible to challenge TSSA for Gas Technician 3 and Oil Burner Technician 3 certification as the theoretical and practical skills required to obtain both entry-level certifications will be covered.

What You’ll Learn

• Relate effectively to heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning supervisors, coworkers, and customers.
• Work safely and in accordance with all applicable acts, regulations, legislation, and codes to ensure personal and public safety.
• Select and use hand tools and operate test equipment for their intended purposes.
• Solve routine heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning problems and perform calculations by applying the fundamentals of mathematics and physics.
• Read, develop, and interpret various drawings and utilize the information to follow the proper sequence of operations for heating, refrigeration, air conditioning systems, and associated components.
• Assist in the installation and start-up operations of heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems under the supervision of a certified technician.
• Identify strategies for ongoing personal and professional development, that will lead to enhanced work performance and career opportunities, and keep pace with industry changes.