Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics install, maintain, and decommission residential, commercial, industrial and institutional heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration units and systems. They connect to and service air delivery systems, install and service hydronic and secondary refrigerant systems. They maintain systems by inspecting and testing components, brazing or soldering parts, adjusting and replacing components and reassembling components and systems.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics are employed by heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration contractors and manufacturers, retail establishments, and institutional and public sector employers, and may be self-employed. They work in buildings, restaurants, food and beverage processing plants, ice arenas, supermarkets, hospitals, marine and mining sectors as well as scientific and research and development fields. They work on refrigerated trucks, automotive air conditioning systems, boxcars and appliances. Risks in this trade include working at heights, in confined spaces, with compressed gases, flammable and toxic materials, electrical and hazardous chemicals, and in poor weather conditions are also factors. They may advance to supervisory positions or become instructors. (https://www.red-seal.ca/_conf/assets/custom/docms/racm_tp2019_eng.pdf)

Apprenticeship Term: 4 years, 7200 hours (Plan of Training – 2022)
Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Pre-Employment (37 wks)	8 weeks	8 weeks	7 weeks
8 weeks**	8 weeks	8 weeks	7 weeks

Apprenticeship Term: 4 years, 7200 hours (Plan of Training – 2019)
Level 1		Level 3	Level 4
Pre-Employment (37 wks)	8 weeks	8 weeks	8 weeks
16 weeks**	8 weeks	8 weeks	8 weeks
Refer to the Pathways to Certification diagram.**