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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (313A)

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic

Available at Mohawk College

Now Accepting Applications

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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

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