Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic
TQAA, Compulsory Certified Trade
Description:
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanics set up commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems and connect the required pipes. They repair, test, and adjust refrigeration and air systems, connect equipment to ductwork, refrigerant lines and electrical power sources. They also install air and water filters and electrical wiring on compressor and circulatory fans, test lines for leaks and replace or repair broken equipment.
Education, Training, Experience and Skills Required:
- Grade 10 education or ministry-approved equivalent (many employers recommend Grade 12)
- Completion of a four to five year apprenticeship program
- In Ontario, trade certification is mandatory to work in this trade
- This is the most mechanically-oriented of the pipe trades, so you should be able to work with machines and have a good mathematics and computers background
How to get Trade Certification:
- Complete a four to five year apprenticeship program
- Pass the Certificate of Qualification exam to receive both a Certificate of Apprenticeship and a Certificate of Qualification with journeyperson status
- Smart move: get interprovincial (Red Seal) trade certification so you can work anywhere in Canada
Salary Expectations:
Range from $18to $35 per hour