Program Overview
HVAC technicians are required in many parts of our everyday lives. From installing the latest high-efficiency furnace in your home to keeping you cool in your office, a Durham College HVAC technician has got your covered.
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Energy Efficiency
HVAC
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 12 mathematics (C, M or U)
Note: this program has additional recommended requirements. Please visit the Admission Requirements tab for further information.
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Tuition
Year one domestic: $3,360 (CDN)
Year one international: $13,960 (CDN)
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Semester 1 Courses
- Communications (COMM 2400)
- Hvac Gas Technician 3 Practical (GT3P 1401)
- Hvac Gas Technician 3a Theory (GT3T 1400)
- Hvac Heat Systems (HEAT 1402)
- Hvac Metal Fabrication I (HVMF 1401)
- Mathematics I (MATH 1424)
- Hvac Oil Burner 3a Theory (OB3T 1400)
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Career Options
WHAT YOU COULD BE:
- Building operator
- Custom sheet metal worker
- Furnace/air conditioner installer
- Gas fitter
- Refrigeration mechanic apprentice
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Program Details
The core curriculum of the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Techniques (HVAC) program is standardized and accredited by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), the industry’s regulatory body. As a student in this program you will focus on:
- Fundamentals of heating, ventilation and air conditioning
- Hot water systems and refrigeration principles
- Industry standardized design practices for residential heating
- Installation of gas piping for heating or hot water appliances
You will:
- Be exposed to the design and development of systems including the basic need to assist with working on a wide range of furnaces, cooling systems and appliances
- Develop skills in soldering, wiring and electric circuitry for HVAC and gas installation systems
As a graduate, you will be eligible to challenge TSSA for Gas Technician 3 and Oil Burner Technician 3 certification as the theoretical and practical skills required to obtain both entry-level certifications will be covered. Durham College arranges for the Gas Technician 3 and Oil Burner 3 challenge exams to be facilitated at our Whitby campus for a cost of approximately $235 each. Exams may not be rescheduled and are non-refundable. In the event that you miss an exam, you will be responsible for arranging your own testing schedule with TSSA.
Please note:
- Although the passing standard for Durham College is 70 per cent, the passing grade on the examination and practical skills demonstration for TSSA is 75 per cent. Failure to successfully complete the exam as noted above will result in a failing TSSA grade.
- Payment for the above exams must be made at CTS, Whitby campus, by the deadline date provided to you in class. Receipts must be presented at time of examination and no exceptions will be allowed.
- You should check with TSSA for details regarding certification.
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 12 mathematics (C, M or U)
Recommended
Courses
Semester 1
- Communications (COMM 2400)
- Hvac Gas Technician 3 Practical (GT3P 1401)
- Hvac Gas Technician 3a Theory (GT3T 1400)
- Hvac Heat Systems (HEAT 1402)
- Hvac Metal Fabrication I (HVMF 1401)
- Mathematics I (MATH 1424)
- Hvac Oil Burner 3a Theory (OB3T 1400)
Semester 2
- Hvac Construction Blueprint (BLUE 1412)
- Hvac Cooling Systems (CS 2400)
- Hvac Gas Tech 3 Practical (GT3P 2400)
- Hvac Gas Tech 3b Theory (GT3T 2400)
- Hvac Metal Fabrication II (HVMF 2401)
- Hvac Oil Burner 3 Practical (OB3P 2400)
- Hvac Oil Burner 3b Theory (OB3T 2400)
- Hvac Venting Practices (VENT 2401)
Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.
Costs
| Tuition |
$3,360 |
$13,960 |
| Compulsory Ancillary |
$1,337
|
$1,812 |
| Program Incidental |
$125 |
$125 |
| Total Fees: |
$4,822 |
$15,897 |
Please note: fees are based on the 2019-2020 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please
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Career Options
WHAT YOU COULD BE:
- Building operator
- Custom sheet metal worker
- Furnace/air conditioner installer
- Gas fitter
- Refrigeration mechanic apprentice
WHERE YOU COULD WORK:
- Construction/engineering firms
- Heating and cooling service companies
- Home service companies
- Mechanical contracting firms
- Self-employment
Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials
Qualified graduates can go on to take the Gas Technician 2 certificate program at Durham College.
Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.
Weston Family Scholarship
Durham College, in partnership with The W. Garfield Weston Foundation, is pleased to be helping build skilled trades careers with a scholarship worth up to $10,000.
Please visit the Weston Family Scholarship in the Skilled Trades page to learn how you can apply.
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