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Student success in college requires well developed learning skills and attitudes (such as being able to work independently,
participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic
achievement. Applicants should have thoroughly developed these skills and attitudes before beginning their college programs.
List of Courses
OUR PROGRAM
Rising fuel costs, indoor air quality and climate change are all contributing factors in raising awareness of the true cost of energy, and the need for energy-efficient building environmental system design, construction and maintenance. Develop the ability to size, install and maintain building environmental systems for the residential and light commercial sector with this program at the Centre for Construction and Engineering Technologies. Over two years, you will gain solid skills and knowledge in design, operation and maintenance of environmental systems, in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R).
You will develop practical skills through hands-on experience, working on a wide range of furnaces, air conditioners, refrigeration equipment and other appliances in our labs. Gain competency in industry-ready skills in soldering, wiring and electric control circuitry and trouble-shooting for HVAC and gas installations. Use computer-aided design software to assess building heating and cooling requirements, select appropriate equipment and develop HVAC system drawings and specifications for the residential market. By the end of the second year, you will have sufficient training to obtain TSSA Gas Fitter 2 certification and challenge governmental exams for the Residential Building Code Identification Number (BCIN), currently required for HVAC Building Permit submissions.
The program follows industry-standard design practices for environmentally responsible and energy-efficient residential, commercial and industrial systems, as established by the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute (HRAI), the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Canada Green Building Council (LEED certification).
YOUR FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS
Graduates of this program are eligible to transfer with advanced standing into semester 5 of the three-year three-year Heating, Refrigeration
and Air Conditioning Technology advanced diploma program (T162).
Pathways to the Bachelor of Applied Technology degree program are also available from the three-year Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology advanced diploma program.
For more information, see transferguide.georgebrown.ca.
PART-TIME STUDY OPTIONS
Part-time study options are not available for this program; however, our Continuing Education office offers evening courses and part-time certificate programs in Building/Construction Technologies. See coned.georgebrown.ca.
YOUR CAREER
Graduates will be prepared for a range of jobs in the HVAC field. Technicians work with engineers and technologists on the design of building systems, calculating heat loads and sizing pipes, air distribution ducts and equipment. They may also plan site layouts and develop drawings using computer-aided design software. Other employment opportunities include sales, system balancing and cost estimating for projects. Experienced technicians may also work as self-employed specialists.
COURSES
Printable version Curriculum Planner Start Date (2012-2013) (This PDF file* opens a new window)
SEMESTER 1
HVAC1001 Refrigeration Theory I
HVAC1006 Electrical Fundamentals for HVAC
HVAC1018 Gas Technician III
MATH1109 Mathematics for Building Technologies
COMM1007 College English
GNED1003 General Education Foundation
SEMESTER 2
HVAC1003 Refrigeration Laboratory Applications
HVAC1008 Electrical Circuit Analysis for HVAC
HVAC1016 Gas Technician II (Part A)
HVAC1022 Understanding Construction Drawings
HVAC2003 Refrigeration Theory II
GSCI1022 Building Science and the Environment
SEMESTER 3
HVAC1017 Gas Technician II (Part B)
HVAC2001 Residential HVAC System Design
HVAC2014 Building Code for HVAC
COMM1113 Professional Communications for CABT
BLDG1050 Portfolio
GNED General Education Elective
SEMESTER 4
HVAC1021 Gas Technician II (Part C)
HVAC2006 Air Conditioning Laboratory Applications
HVAC2012 Air Conditioning Theory II
HVAC2013 HVAC Computer Applications
GNED General Education Elective
* See Computer Skills Challenge Testing for more information.
For more information,
call George Brown School of Construction Management and Trades
at: 416-415-5000 ext. 4398
e-mail:
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For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in
this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying
George Brown College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other
bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.
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