Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Techniques (HVAC)

Program Overview

HVAC technicians provide you with the luxury of temperature comfort in your home, business or entertainment venue. Installing and providing vital service and maintenance to furnaces, air conditioners, hot water systems and refrigeration systems, these specialists provide you with everything you need: heat in the winter; cool air in the summer; and hot water at your fingertips.

Safety

Energy Efficiency

HVAC

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma 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.

View All Requirements

Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
September 2018	Open	Open

Tuition

Year one domestic: $3,625 (CDN)
Year one international: $13,787 (CDN)

View Full Costs

Semester 1 Courses

View All Courses

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Building operator
Custom sheet metal worker
Furnace/air conditioner installer
Gas fitter
Refrigeration mechanic apprentice

View all Career Options

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 computer-aided design used to develop HVAC 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 $125 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 50 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 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	$3,625	$13,787
Compulsory Ancillary	$1,204	$1,629
Program Incidental	$125	$125
Total Fees:	$4,954	$15,541

Please note: fees are based on the 2017-2018 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

Program Transfer, Degree Completion And Additional Credentials

Qualified graduates can go on to take Durham College’s Gas Technician 2 certificate program.

Book a campus tour

Need assistance with this form?

T: 905.721.3000

Program related questions?
Contact Recruitment.

Application related questions?
Contact Admissions.

International student?

Contact International Admissions or call 905.721.2000 ext. 2355.

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

Book a campus tour

HELPFUL DOWNLOADS

College guide September 2018 [PDF]

College guide September 2018 [Interactive]

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]