Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (313A)
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic
Available at Mohawk College
Now Accepting Applications
Program Overview
A Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic works on residential air conditioning systems, including geo-exchange systems.
A Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic:
- plans, lays out, installs, starts-up, connects, maintains, services, repairs, tests, verifies, commissions and de-commissions residential air conditioning systems, components and their accessories
- installs and connects piping for the purpose of conveying all types of refrigerants used for both primary and secondary heating and cooling
- maintains, services, repairs and replaces system components and accessories, including electrical and electronic components
- checks system operation, integrity, efficiency outputs, calibrations, and parameters
- replaces defective, leaking, discoloured and worn components
- makes adjustments to pressures and controls
- cleans, lubricates, reassembles and repairs components
- starts-up, tests and charges the systems
- measures, cuts, bends, threads and connects pipe to functional components and utilities
- services, tests, adjusts, commissions and decommissions the system
Successful participants will receive:
- Job readiness training
- 30 weeks training
- Assistance to secure an 8-week placement
- Financial support for transportation and training cost
To be eligible for these programs, you must fill the following requirements:
- A minimum of Grade 10 high school education or its equivalent
- Female, non-binary ages 18+
- Able to travel to training and work sites
- Financial support for transportation and training cost
Start Date:
To Be Confirmed – Mohawk College
To apply please complete this form or contact:
Deborah Schwientek,
Manager, Employment and Training Services
Email: dschwientek@ywcahamilton.org
Caron Martin (she/her),
Manager, Employment and Training Services – Skilled Trades
Email: CMartin2@ywcahamilton.org