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Diploma of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technician

Toronto, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Full-time diploma programme in Heating, Refrigeration, And Air Conditioning Technician at George Brown Polytechnic, Casa Loma Campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Heating
Refrigeration
And Air Conditioning Technician. Apply concepts related to 2 years full-time diploma programme (duration on the page: 2 years (4 semesters)) in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

HVAC technician (heating
Air conditioning
Refrigeration)
Sales
System balancing
Cost estimating
Self-employment in gas heating
Gas Fitter 2 certification

Curriculum

2 years full-time diploma programme (duration on the page: 2 years (4 semesters)). Courses include Building Science and Green Technologies
Electrical Fundamentals for HVAC
Math for HVAC 1
Electrical Circuit Analysis for HVAC
HVAC Computer Applications
Gas Technician II (Part B)
Air Conditioning Theory and Gas Technician II (Part C).

Entry requirements

Academic

Senior secondary school graduation or equivalent (Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent on programme pages)
Grade 12 English (C or U) and
For most programmes
Grade 11 or 12 Math
Some programmes add subject prerequisites
An audition
Interview or portfolio. English proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
Duolingo 110
PTE Academic 54 or equivalent
Unless exempt.
No minimum grade published
Programme-specific prerequisite courses (selection-based programmes need portfolio
Audition or interview).

Accepted academic background

Senior secondary school graduation or equivalent (requirements vary by country and credential on the admissions page), Programme prerequisites such as Grade 12 English (C/U) and Grade 11 or 12 Math.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each band)
Duolingo 110 (min production 90)
PTE Academic 54 (min 50 each band)
Cambridge 169 (no skill below 162)

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
Portfolio (If Applicable)
Audition Materials (If Applicable).

How to apply

Review the current entry requirements and availability for Diploma of Heating
Refrigeration
Air Conditioning Technician at George Brown Polytechnic. Apply through the George Brown international applicant system for an available program intake. Submit academic transcripts and English proficiency results together with any program-specific supporting material. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,195 CAD
Application fee	$110 CAD
Deposit	$1,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Casa Loma Campus
Faculty or school	Applied Science, Construction, and Engineering Technology
Department	Apprenticeship and Skilled Trades
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Scholarship options may depend on nationality, Merit and current funding. Check the published award criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
9 Mar 2026
Closed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
142 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.