Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology
Program Overview
Humber’s Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology advanced diploma program provides you with comprehensive knowledge of energy systems used for commercial and industrial complexes. As you progress through the program, you will learn to apply engineering principles and conventions to achieve optimal energy efficiency through a process of evaluation, monitoring, load evaluation through software modelling, direct digital control (DDC), assessment, and necessary corrective action.
Semester 3 |
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| HRAC 200: Residential Systems Design 1 |
| HRAC 202: Refrigeration 3 |
| HRAC 205: Mechanical Ventilation |
| HRAC 206: HVAC Controls 3 |
| HRAC 305: Decorative Heating Applications |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
| GNED : General Elective |
Semester 4 |
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| HRAC 255: Refrigeration 4 |
| HRAC 256: Heating Systems and Add-Ons |
| HRAC 300: Hydronic Systems |
| HRAC 350: Air Handling and Burners |
| HRAC 351: Combustion Venting |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
| GNED : General Elective |
Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:
- Relate effectively to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration supervisors, coworkers and customers.
- Comply with applicable acts, regulations, legislation, and codes to maintain personal and public safety.
- Solve scientific, mathematical, and engineering problems related to designing, operating, and installing energy systems for commercial and industrial complexes.
- Prepare and analyze detailed drawings, and compile technical specifications for energy systems.
- Design, operate, and install energy systems for commercial and industrial complexes.
- Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development that lead to enhanced work performance and career opportunities, and keep pace with industry changes.
Work Placement
Our program features an optional, paid work placement directly related to your program of study. The work experience is designed to enable you to apply your skills and knowledge in an actual work environment, as well as enhance your employability upon graduation.
The work placement takes place after the completion of Semester 4, for a minimum of 400 hours. Participating students are required to complete work preparation sessions prior to the work term. Humber provides a range of services to support student success including working with business, industry and government to identify employment opportunities.
The Humber Advantage
Facilities & Equipment
At Humber, we strive to duplicate situations that you will see in your everyday working life. You will use up-to-date Refrigeration, Heating and Controls labs that will allow you to understand the basics of this evolving technology so that you can approach your first day on the job with confidence.
Software & Technology
Increasingly, HVAC technicians enter a building not with a tool box, but with a laptop computer. Our programs focus on giving you the basic skills to design and service HVAC equipment, by using the latest industry software programs. You will also learn how to use and interpret industry specific testing and measuring devices.
Scholarships
Entrance scholarships worth $3000 each to students under certain diploma programs.
Value Added Activities
On Feb 24th thirty seven Humber students in the three year Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology program participated in a new technology product training workshop and successfully gained manufacturer certification.
Your Career
Up to 20 per cent of the cost of constructing a new commercial building can be attributed to heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. The push for greater energy efficiency is creating exciting opportunities for professionals who apply the effective and appropriate handling of energy to the design, installation and operation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Opportunities exist in the commercial and industrial sectors, as well as in various levels of government departments.
Your potential employers include heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration manufacturers; consulting engineers; architects; process industries; wholesalers; distributors; mechanical contractors; building owners; chain stores; energy management firms; property management companies; and school boards.
Professional Accreditations & Recognition
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada
This program helps to prepare students to write the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) exams.
Technical Standards and Safety Authority
This program helps to prepare students to write three Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) exams.
Ministry of the Environment
This program helps to prepare students to write the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) Refrigerant Handling exam.
Additional requirements may apply.
Note: The requirements for the additional credential(s) are determined by the granting body, which is independent from the College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.
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