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Diploma of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician

Fleming College

  • Peterborough, Canada
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

A diploma covering the design, Installation, Repair and energy management of comfort and refrigeration systems.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (666667 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Ontario College Diploma in Heating
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Gas technician
  • Air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic
  • HVAC mechanic
  • Hydronics technician
  • Central air conditioning installer
  • Equipment sales
  • Heating companies
  • Wholesalers
  • Public utilities
  • Government

Curriculum

  • Four semesters: electrical
  • Gas and refrigeration fundamentals
  • Electrical controls
  • Gaseous fuel venting and heat pumps
  • Air conditioning
  • Piping
  • Building codes
  • Gas appliances and residential HVAC design
  • Then commercial air conditioning
  • Building systems
  • Decorative gas appliances and hydronics
  • With general education electives.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • OSSD with Grade 12 C English and Grade 12 C Math (minimum 55% in Grade 12 C Math). Certified secondary school transcripts translated into English
  • English proficiency proof (IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 105
  • PTE Academic 46 or Cambridge 169
  • Or another route on Fleming's language requirements page).

Accepted academic background

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent secondary school graduation, Scanned certified or notarised transcripts translated into English, Programme-specific prerequisites on each programme page (for example Business needs Grade 12 C English and Grade 11 C Math, Or equivalent).

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 105
  • PTE Academic 46
  • Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements
  2. Start dates and the minimum two-semester length. Apply through the International Application or a Fleming-approved agent and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Upload certified secondary school transcripts translated into English and English proficiency proof. Receive the offer (target 5-10 business days)
  3. Accept it in the portal and pay the full first-semester fees. Download the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter if approved
  4. Then apply for the study permit and visa or eTA. About 7 weeks before term
  5. Follow the arrival emails on housing and airport pickup.

Other costs

Tuition per year$21,197 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$2,000 CAD

Program details

CampusSutherland Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Trades and Technology
DepartmentDepartment of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay666667 years
Scholarship noteentry scholarships for international students (https://flemingcollege.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    214 days left

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    15 Oct 2027

    336 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.