Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics

You usually need a high school diploma.

To gain trade certification as an elevator constructor or mechanic, or refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic, you need a three- to five-year apprenticeship program or a combination of experience and formal education in your specialty.

Most recent entrants have a trade/vocational certificate or a community college diploma.

High School Diploma
Certificate
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Precision work
Mechanics
3-D visualization
Decision-making

Mechanics
Physics
Math
English
Physical Education

	Algonquin College Ottawa, Ontario, CA Related Program(s): Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician Diploma Building Environmental Systems Operator Class II Certificate	Request Info
	Centennial College Toronto, Ontario, CA Related Program(s): Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician Diploma; Online Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic Certificate; Apprenticeship	Request Info
	Canadore College North Bay, Ontario, CA Related Program(s): Mechanical Techniques - Machinist Diploma Mechanical Techniques - Machinist Certificate	Request Info
	Conestoga College Kitchener, Ontario, CA Related Program(s): Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician Diploma	Request Info
	Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning Toronto, Ontario, CA Related Program(s): Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technician Diploma Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technology Diploma; Co-op; Advanced	Request Info

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Modified on December 15, 2023

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