Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Techniques (HVAC)

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.

Safety

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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Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
September 2020	Open	Open

Tuition

Year one domestic: $3,360 (CDN)
Year one international: $13,960 (CDN)

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Semester 1 Courses

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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)

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Costs

YEAR ONE FEES	Domestic	International
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 see Other fees to consider.

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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Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Techniques (HVAC)

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Intakes and Availability

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Program Details

Admission Requirements

Recommended

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Weston Family Scholarship

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Helpful Resources

College guide September 2020 [PDF]

College guide September 2020 [Interactive]

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]