This program combines instruction in high school and at George Brown College and provides a Cooperative Placement in the Residential Air Conditioning industry.

A Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic:

• Plans, prepares, and lays out an air conditioning system
• Installs and starts up the system and verifies the operation and function of the system
• Installs and connects piping for the purpose of conveying all types of refrigerant used for both primary and secondary cooling
• Maintains, services, tests, adjusts, and repairs and replaces system components and accessories, including the electrical components of the system

In this program, students will complete their Level One in Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic at George Brown College at the Casa Loma Campus. The education and training opportunities will be provided at the home school and at George Brown College. Upon successful completion of the 8 week in-school “Level One” session at George Brown College, students are then assigned to a work-site for their Cooperative Education Placement. At the end of the semester students will have earned four (4) high school credits, “Level One” Apprenticeship in Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic, hundreds of hours of practical experience, and an opportunity to gain full or part-time employment with a reputable company in the air conditioning industry.

To qualify, YOU must:

• Be at least 16 years of age
• Be in good academic standing with a minimum of 26 credits including completion of all compulsory courses
• Have a keen interest in working as a Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic
• Be willing to travel to George Brown College Casa Loma Campus for the eight week “Level One” in-class training

Candidates will be interviewed by a selection committee which includes industry partners and teaching staff from the Toronto Catholic District School Board. A limited number of spaces are available for this program.

Program components include:

• 4 weeks at Home school
• 8 weeks at George Brown College
• 10 weeks at a Cooperative Education placement

Program Credits/Certification:

• Earn four (4) credits in Cooperative Education towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma
• Successfully complete “Level One” apprenticeship training in Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic 

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