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Diploma of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

Thompson Rivers University

  • Kamloops, Canada
  • 0.5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Thompson Rivers University campus

About the program

A 25-week foundation for heating, Cooling and refrigeration service work.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: yes

What you will learn

  • Apply core principles of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
  • Solve subject-relevant problems
  • and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: A 25-week foundation covering piping
  • Soldering
  • Refrigerant handling.

Career outcomes

  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
  • Certificate of Apprenticeship
  • Red Seal exam eligibility

Curriculum

  • A 25-week foundation covering piping
  • Soldering
  • Refrigerant handling
  • Wiring and digital controls
  • With Level 1 in-school technical training and 425 work-based hours towards apprenticeship. Apprenticeship Levels 1 to 4 can be taken in person or online.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • High school graduation (BC Grade 12 equivalent) or 12+ transferable post-secondary credits or age 19+
  • Minimum age 17
  • English 12 at 67% or equivalent
  • Programme-specific prerequisites.

Accepted academic background

High school graduation (BC Grade 12 equivalent), or 12+ transferable post-secondary credits, or age 19+ with no formal education in the past 2 years (some programmes restrict), Minimum age 17, Programme-specific prerequisites, Flexible Entry available for some programmes. Applicants need a valid study permit and medical insurance.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

  1. Check programme requirements and the international deadline (January intake Oct 1
  2. May intake Feb 1
  3. September intake May high-volume programmes may close early). Apply online through EducationPlannerBC at apply. Educationplannerbc. Ca/tru. The 100 CAD application fee is paid by credit card. Submit transcripts and English test results as listed on the TRU undergraduate admissions pages. Receive the offer and pay the tuition deposit stated in the offer letter (3
  4. 000 CAD for continuing undergraduates). A valid study permit and medical insurance are required.

Other costs

Tuition per year$27,462 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$5,500 CAD

Program details

CampusKamloops
Faculty or schoolSchool of Trades and Technology
DepartmentRefrigeration and Air Conditioning
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.5 years.