Overview

The Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Refrigeration Technician degree from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) goals of the certificate are to provide familiarity with the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry and understanding of the operating principles of industry-specific equipment, systems and procedures. You will work with hand tools and power tools, as well as computer programmes and computer simulators.

After completing this certificate, you will receive recognition for periods 1 and 2 of technical training towards the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (RACM) apprenticeship programme. You will receive full credit towards the 1st and 2nd periods of RACM once they successfully challenge 1st and 2nd period technical exams and obtain their on the job training hours.

This programme is PGWP eligible. Please consult NAIT website for additional information.

Career opportunities:

HVACR Technician / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
Contracting
Industry-specific wholesale businesses
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment manufacturing
Technical sales

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Programme Structure

The HVACR Technician certificate provides an intensive technical introduction to the applied sector of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industries.
The programme aims to make you familiar with the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry and give you a strong understanding of the operating principles of industry-specific equipment, systems and procedures.
You will work with hand tools and power tools, as well as computer programmes and computer simulators. Instructional class time consists of 50% theory classes and 50% practical classes, which take place in a computer lab or shop.

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edmonton, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Grade 12 Language Arts (English 30-2)
Grade 11 Mathematics (Math 20-2)
Grade 11 Chemistry (Chemistry 20) or Grade 11 Physics (Physics 20) or Grade 11 Science (Science 20)

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Tuition Fees

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22050 CAD / year

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5910 CAD / year

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Additional Details

National Year 1 - Term 3: $197
International - Year 1 - Term 3: $735

Living costs

Edmonton

Canada

1201 - 1992 CAD / month

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