Fanshawe College Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (HRAC) Technician program helps students to develop employable skills in this in-demand career field. Students will learn how to view a building as a system and how to design, test, install and service mechanical, heating and cooling equipment. They will also explore hands-on lab work and theory.
In this program, students will develop skills in:
- welding
- sheet metal
- electrical
- plumbing
- heating, refrigeration and air conditioning.
A career in HRAC offers a wide range of job options and opportunities for professional advancement in service and sales, estimating, supporting large buildings, design, installation and more.
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Relate effectively to heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning supervisors, coworkers, and customers;
- Work safely and in accordance with all applicable acts, regulations, legislation, and codes to ensure personal and public safety;
- Select and use a variety of heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning tools and equipment safely and properly;
- Solve math and applied science problems required to effectively install and maintain heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems, and associated components;
- Prepare and interpret electrical, mechanical, and piping drawings;
- Install, service, and troubleshoot heating, refrigeration, air conditioning systems, and associated components;
- Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development, that will lead to enhanced work performance and career opportunities, and keep pace with industry changes.
