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Ontario College Diploma in Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician

Protecting the environment, reducing climate changes and increasing sustainable practices have contributed to the need for energy-efficient practices in the heating, refrigeration and air conditioning industry.

Our compressed three-semester diploma program will prepare you for employment in this field:

Our program has been specifically designed to address the changing employment and environmental needs of the industry and includes the course, Mech 222 — Renewable Energy Sources, focusing on geothermal and solar in comparison to more traditional heating and cooling systems.
Our program provides you with theoretical and practical skills to install, service, maintain and update heating, refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
The program is divided into three terms.
After successful completion of the provincial practical requirements at the end of term one, students can apply to write for Oil Burner Technician – Level 3 (OBT-3) and Gas Technician – Level 3 (G-3) certificates of qualification.
After successful completion of the provincial practical requirements at the end of term three, students can apply to write for Oil Burner Technician – Level 2 (OBT-2) and Gas Technician – Level 2 (G-2) certificates of qualification.
Students are required to attend 80% of all classes in order to write their TSSA Gas and Oil exams.

Gas and Oil Technician – Level 3 (OBT-3 and G-3) deals with workplace safety, tools, characteristics of natural gas and oil, codes/regulations, basic electricity, technical specifications, customer relations, basic piping systems, and an introduction to gas and oil appliances.

Gas and Oil Technician – Level 2 (OBT-2 and G-2) focuses on advanced piping/tubing systems, electricity, controls, systems, appliances, gas meters, pressure regulators, gas and oil-fired refrigerators, conversion burners, water heaters, forced warm air heating systems, hydronic heating systems, space heating, venting practices, forced air add-on devices, and air handling.

Graduates of this program will have an opportunity to obtain industry related health and safety certifications. You will also have Grade 12 Math equivalency.

Campus Information

Sutherland Campus (Peterborough)

Our beautiful Sutherland Campus is located not far from the vibrant, student-friendly lifestyle of downtown Peterborough.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
For graduates of the Wireless Information Networking program, your specialist knowledge and skills could be used to support and manage wireless information networks in any organization that uses them.

You will be qualified for positions in:

wireless LAN management and support
wireless service providers
broadband and mobile communications

PSW Opportunity

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the academic admission requirements, all applicants to Fleming College must provide proof of English proficiency in order to be considered for admission, using one of the following options:

Option 1 - Submit test results from one of the accepted tests listed:
Submission of English Language Test Scores. Applicants may receive direct admission by submitting one of the following recognized English language test scores with their application.

Internet-based (iBT) TOEFL - 88 with no score less than 22
Paper-based (PBT) TOEFL - 577
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) - Overall 70
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) - 85
PTE Academic (Pearson Test English) - 60
Duolingo - 115

Successful completion of Level 8, in Fleming College’s English Language Bridge (ELB) Program.

Diploma/Certificates require 70% grade in Level 8
Pharmacy Technician and Post Graduate Certificate require 80% grade in Level 8

Successful completion of English as a Second Language (ESL) or English for Academic Preparation (EAP) at an Ontario Community College, University, or approved pathway language.

Provide proof of language proficiency based on previous education:

Successfully completed three consecutive years of study at the secondary school (high school) level in English in a country where English is a primary language (four years, with graduation diploma are required for Pharmacy Technician)
Completed one full year of study (within the last 2 years) in an accredited post-secondary program in English in a country where English is a primary language (not applicable to Pharmacy Technician)
Obtain an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or Canadian provincial equivalent) and English credit (Grade 12 C) issued by a public or Catholic school board,
Provide proof of graduation from one of the authorized Fleming College pathway partners (not applicable to Pharmacy Technician, and post-graduate applicability is based on marks)
Completed three consecutive years of study at a secondary private school in Ontario and received an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and English credit (Grade 12 C)

Fleming College

Peterborough , Ontario ,Canada