Refrigeration (new version)

Program objectives

The Refrigeration program prepares students to practise the trade of refrigeration specialist. Refrigeration specialists work in various sectors in the construction industry and elsewhere. They install, commission, maintain, repair and optimize air conditioning systems (central, packaged or split) and refrigeration systems (high or low capacity). They are also responsible for converting these systems, recovering refrigerants and dismantling installations. This work is done in accordance with drawings, specifications, environmental standards and the certificates in effect (Commission de la construction du Québec CCQ competency certificate and Emploi-Québec certificate of qualification), as well as the Regulation respecting occupational health and safety. Refrigeration specialists use tools and equipment for access, handling, cutting, brazing and tack-welding jobs. They also use measuring instruments such as manometers and multimeters.

Targeted professions (find out more about a trade or an occupation on Québec.ca)

Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics (7313)

Admission conditions

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor's degree
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.

Functional prerequisites

This section identifies the modules or course codes for the actual programs of study in adult general education that are specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics. Functional prerequisites includes the successful completion of specific prerequisites as well as the general development test (TDG). When a DVS doesn't require specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a dash ( - ) is displayed in the appropriate cell. For programs that lead to an AVS, specific prerequisites and the TDG do not apply (N/A).

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