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RACM702 - Refrigeration & HVAC Mechanic Job Readiness

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Course Overview

Prepare for a career in the refrigeration and HVAC industry with this hands-on, entry-level training course. Learn to assemble, install, inspect, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems across residential, commercial, and industrial environments.
Explore essential topics including:
• Tools and instruments
• Ladders, scaffolds, and lifts
• Soldering and brazing techniques
• Refrigerant and oil handling
• Workplace safety fundamentals
• Refrigeration principles and the vapour compression cycle
• Introductory valve design and functionality

Successful students will be equipped with foundational skills for apprenticeship opportunities and receive a Certificate of Achievement.

Upcoming Offerings

This course is part of these programs or course groups:

Job Readiness

Pre-Apprenticeship Courses

Refrigeration Courses


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Delivery Methods

  • Face to Face: Where: In-person meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Face-to-face instruction at all class meetings. Location may be on campus or at a worksite.
  • Blended: Where: Mixture of in-person & online components. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Combination of face-to-face and online components at specific times. Some online components may be accessed online anytime.
  • Hyflex: Where: Choice to attend in-person or online meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. For each class, students choose to attend in-person with the instructor or online at a specific time.
  • Remote Live Delivery: Where: Online with instructor. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Instruction is delivered at set times online. Students do not come to campus.
  • Remote On-Demand Delivery: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online. While there are no set class meetings, there may be set due dates and deadlines for some activities. Students may interact with peers through virtual tools.
  • Remote Independent: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online, with no instructor support. While students choose when to do coursework, there may be set due dates and deadlines. 
  • Work Placement: Where: In-person meetings. When: Work is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Onsite work integrated learning. Location at a worksite.
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