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Refrigeration Mechanic Apprenticeship Program

Harmonized Refrigeration Air Conditioning Mechanic Level 2

You must have successfully completed either the Refrigeration Air Conditioning Mechanic Foundation Program or harmonized Level 1 Apprenticeship Technical Training (Level 1 not available at VIU).

Level 2 consists of 210 hours of classroom and shop activities:

  • Refrigeration code
  • Air measurement tools
  • Application of computers in trade
  • Transformers, Modulating motors
  • Single phase motors
  • Three phase motors
  • Heat transfer, insulation
  • Multi-temp, centrifugal systems
  • Food preservation
  • Air conditioning fundamentals
  • Refrigeration system components
  • Introduction to gas theory

Harmonized Refrigeration Air Conditioning Mechanic Level 3

You must have successfully completed the harmonized Refrigeration Air Conditioning Mechanic Level 2 Apprenticeship Technical Training.

Level 3 consists of 300 hours of classroom and shop activities:

  • Use of computers in the trade
  • Codes and regulations for gas, electrical, and refrigeration
  • Electronics, PLCs, proportional controls, and building automation
  • ECM and VFD
  • Refrigeration system components
  • Variable refrigerant flow
  • Psychometric calculations
  • Use heat gain and loss calculations
  • Contractual documents and quotes
  • System selection, material take-off, and installation
  • Service, troubleshooting, and maintenance
  • Gas theory
  • Gas appliances
  • Gas system components
  • Gas safety, distribution, and controls

Learn about the Application Process for Apprenticeship Technical Training.

Questions?

Contact the Apprenticeship Admissions and Registration Assistant

Email: apprentice@viu.ca

Phone : 250.740.6227