供暖和制冷系统对于居家/建筑物的舒适和运行以及维持诸如食品和医疗用品等临界温度产品的质量至关重要。该计划反映了影响行业的技术变化–室内空气质量，制冷剂转化和回收以及节能和管理。它还为您提供了雇主需要的广泛的技术知识和技能。在整个程序中，您将开发许多行业的技能，包括电气和控制系统，住宅，商业用途的基本供暖，通风，空调和制冷系统的安装，维护，维修和保养。
Heating and cooling systems are vital to the comfort and operation of homes and buildings. They also maintain the quality of critical-temperature products, such as food and medical supplies. This program reflects the technological changes that are affecting the industry indoor air quality, refrigerant conversion and recovery and energy conservation and management. It also provides you with the broad technical knowledge and skills that employers require. Throughout this program, you develop skills in many aspects of the trade, including electrical and control systems, installation, maintenance, repair and servicing of basic heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems for residential and commercial application.<br>Career options<br>Graduates work as service technicians, building maintenance staff and tradespersons in the construction industry.<br>Learn more about labour market information. View career options<br>Future study options<br>Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic is a compulsory trade in Nova Scotia. Once employed you will be required to register as an apprentice with the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency as per the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act.<br>Red Seal Endorsement - individuals who complete an apprenticeship program are eligible to write the inter-provincial exam. A Red Seal allows certified tradespeople to practise the trade in any province or territory in Canada where the trade is designated.