Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technology

Humber's program will provide you with a broad and intensive knowledge of the energy systems for commercial and industrial complexes. Graduates are capable of applying engineering principles and conventions to achieve optimum energy efficiency through a process of evaluation, monitoring, DDC control, assessment and corrective action. Courses include:

Energy management and conservation
DDC controls
Advanced building system design
HVAC estimating

Learn to use your problem-solving abilities and initiative to achieve your objectives. Work independently and as part of a team. Training combines practical in-shop projects and theoretical in-class lectures.

In the Calendar

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Career Opportunities

This program develops intensive knowledge of the design, operation and installation of energy systems for residential, commercial and industrial complexes. Graduates work in the commercial and industrial sectors, as well as in various levels of government departments. Potential employers include heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration manufacturers, consulting engineers, architects, process industries, wholesalers, distributors, mechanical contractors, building owners, chain stores, energy management firms, property management companies and school boards.

Students entering this program must have completed the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician Co-op Diploma or its equivalent.

Industry Demand

Up to 30 per cent of the cost of constructing a new commercial building can go to heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. The push for greater energy efficiency is creating exciting opportunities for professionals who bring knowledge of effective and appropriate handling of energy to the design, installation and operation of HVAC systems.

Facilities & Equipment

At Humber, we strive to duplicate situations that you will see in your everyday working life. You will use up to date Refrigeration, Heating and Controls labs that will allow you to understand the basics of this evolving technology so that you can approach your first day on the job with confidence.

Software & Technology

Increasingly, HVAC technicians enter a building not with a tool box, but with a laptop computer. Our programs focus on giving you the basic skills to design and service HVAC equipment, by using the latest industry software programs. You will also learn how to use and interpret industry specific testing and measuring devices.