Camosun College’s campuses are OPEN, Wednesday, Feb. 5
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 6:30 a.m. — Camosun’s campuses are OPEN today. Classes and services are scheduled to run as planned.
Grounds crew have been working at Lansdowne and Interurban to spread salt and sand on parking lots, roadways and main walkways as conditions are icy. Please allow extra time when commuting, dress warmly and stay on cleared paths.
Camosun will continue to provide further updates in the event that the weather changes. Please check the college website (camosun.ca) or follow the college on social media for the latest information:
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Visit the college website for a more in-depth overview of campus closure protocols in the event of adverse weather.
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic Foundation, Certificate
Invest in yourself! This foundation program can prepare you for entry into an apprenticeship, where you will gain paid industry experience, while you learn.
The Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic Trades Foundation program focuses on first year competencies that are common to all of the piping trades. You'll work through common core and refrigeration & air conditioning specialty modules.
Over 30 weeks you will follow a modular training system that begins by developing a wide variety of basic skills and builds on these to develop specialized skills required by industry and related fields.
The Pipe Trades and Refrigeration & Air Conditioning shops are located in the Drysdale building on the Interurban campus. Our two shops are over 12,000 sq. ft. (1,115 sq. metres) in size.
Hands-on learning
In the Refrigeration Foundation program, you'll develop the skills and knowledge necessary for initial entry into the Refrigeration & Air Conditioning trade.
You'll be exposed to on-the-job conditions, so come prepared to work in a number of different simulations and environments. Practical projects will usually be done on site either at the college or in co-operation with local industry.
Students will apply and extend their academic knowledge and practical skills during a one-week supervised field practice in an industry setting where they will interact and build relationships with prospective employers and other tradespeople.
Refrigeration and air conditioning competencies
Use safe work practices
Use tools and equipment
Organize work
Apply fundamentals of refrigeration
Apply electrical concepts
Plan and install refrigeration and air conditioning systems
Located at our Interurban campus, this full-time program is 30 weeks long. Classes are scheduled for five days a week, six hours each day. Your typical day includes theory and lectures in the classroom, with the majority of your time in the shop getting hands-on training. There is an online component for all courses offered within the program.
You'll have the opportunity to work on building mock-ups and operating tools and equipment in real-life situations. By learning how the refrigeration and air conditioning systems operate before you start on installations or repairs, you’ll become a versatile and highly competent trades person.
The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Foundation program provides instruction in the theory and practices required to obtain credit for Level 1 apprenticeship in the refrigeration and air conditioning Mechanic trade. The program comprises the following core levels:
Trades Common Core
Piping Common Core
Refrigeration Specialty Core
Next up: Apprenticeship
As a graduate of the program, you’ll be ready to start employment in the refrigeration and air conditioning field.
Your training in the foundation program will be consistent with provincial standards for Refrigeration & Air Conditioning core knowledge and credit for completing this program may be applied to a four-year apprenticeship program. As an apprentice, you will continue to build on your skills and gain the practical experience necessary to become fully qualified.
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program.
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic Foundation, Certificate
$3,438 (domestic)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to: Student Fees.
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
* If you don't have one of the preferred English requirements, see Admission Requirement Course Alternatives for additional Camosun English alternatives.
** If you don't have one of the preferred Math requirements, the college will accept a "C" or higher in Foundations of Math 11 or Pre-Calculus 11. See Admission Requirement Course Alternatives for additional Camosun Math alternatives.
When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...
