Level 1 (6 weeks)
Level 1 consists of 180 hours of classroom and shop activities:
- safety practices
- use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- lock-out and tag-out procedures
- use of tools and equipment
- mathematics, science, drawings and specifications
- codes and standards
- communication techniques
- electrical and electronic skills
- refrigeration and air conditioning theory
- system installations
- system maintenance
Level 2 (7 weeks)
You must have successfully completed either the Refrigeration Air Conditioning Mechanic Foundation Program or harmonized Level 1 Apprenticeship Technical Training.
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
Level 3 (10 weeks)
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