Harmonization of Apprenticeship Training

Provincial and territorial apprenticeship authorities are each responsible for their respective apprenticeship programs. In the spirit of continual improvement, and to facilitate mobility among apprentices in Canada, participating authorities have agreed to work towards harmonizing certain aspects of their programs where possible. After consulting with their stakeholders in the trade, they have reached consensus on the following elements. Note that implementation of these elements may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, depending on their own circumstances. For more information on the implementation in any province and territory, please contact that jurisdiction’s apprenticeship authority.

1. Trade name

The official Red Seal name for this trade is Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic.

2. Number of Levels of Apprenticeship

The number of levels of technical training recommended for this trade is 4 (four).

3. Total Training Hours During Apprenticeship Training

The total hours of training, including both on-the-job and in-school training for this trade is 7200.

4. Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks

The topic titles in the table below are placed in a column for each apprenticeship level for technical training. Each topic is accompanied by the sub-tasks and their reference number. The topics in the grey shaded cells represent those that are covered “in context” with other training in the subsequent years.

Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks
Level 1 Level 2 Level 1 Level 2
  Safety-Related Functions in context Safety-Related Functions in context Safety-Related Functions in context
  Tools and Equipment in context Tools and Equipment in context Tools and Equipment in context
    HVAC/R Systems (Maintain) in context HVAC/R Systems (Maintain) in context
Safety-Related Functions
  • 1.01 Maintains safe work environment
  • 1.02 Performs lock-out, tag-out and isolation procedures
  • 1.03 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment
     
Tools and Equipment
  • 2.01 Uses hand tools
  • 2.02 Uses portable and stationary power tools
  • 2.03 Uses brazing and soldering equipment
  • 2.04 Uses recovery and recycling equipment
  • 2.05 Uses evacuation tools and equipment
  • 2.06 Uses charging tools and equipment
  • 2.07 Uses diagnostic and measuring tools and equipment
  • 2.08 Uses access equipment
  • 2.09 Uses rigging, hoisting and lifting equipment
  • 2.10 Uses digital technology
     
Organizes Work
  • 3.02 Uses documentation and reference material
  • 3.03 Plans job tasks and procedures
Organizes Work
  • 3.01 Interprets blueprints, drawings and specifications
  • 3.02 Uses documentation and reference material
  • 3.03 Plans job tasks and procedures
Organizes Work
  • 3.01 Interprets blueprints, drawings and specifications
  • 3.02 Uses documentation and reference material
  • 3.03 Plans job tasks and procedures
Organizes Work
  • 3.01 Interprets blueprints, drawings and specifications
  • 3.02 Uses documentation and reference material
  • 3.03 Plans job tasks and procedures
Communication
  • 4.01 Uses communication techniques
    Communication and Mentoring
  • 4.01 Uses communication techniques
  • 4.02 Uses mentoring techniques
Work Site Preparation
  • 5.01 Prepares work site
  • 5.02 Handles materials and supplies
     
Trade Activities
  • 6.01 Performs brazing and soldering
  • 6.02 Performs leak and pressure tests on system
  • 6.03 Evacuates systems
  • 6.04 Uses refrigerants, gases and oils
  • 6.05 Performs field wiring of systems
  • 6.06 Applies sealants and adhesives
Trade Activities
  • 6.04 Uses refrigerants, gases and oils
  • 6.05 Performs field wiring of systems
   
Basic HVAC/R Systems (Plans Installation)
  • 7.03 Determines placement of HVAC/R equipment, components and accessories
HVAC/R Systems (Plans Installation)
  • 7.02 Selects HVAC/R equipment, components and accessories
  • 7.03 Determines placement of HVAC/R equipment, components and accessories
  • 7.04 Performs HVAC/R material take-off
HVAC/R Systems (Plans Installation)
  • 7.01 Verifies HVAC/R system parameters and requirements
  • 7.02 Selects HVAC/R equipment, components and accessories
  • 7.03 Determines placement of HVAC/R equipment, components and accessories
  • 7.04 Performs HVAC/R material take-off
HVAC/R Systems (Plans Installation)
  • 7.01 Verifies HVAC/R system parameters and requirements
  • 7.02 Selects HVAC/R equipment, components and accessories
  • 7.03 Determines placement of HVAC/R equipment, components and accessories
  • 7.04 Performs HVAC/R material take-off
Basic Control Systems (Plans Installation)
  • 8.03 Determines placement of control system components and accessories
Control Systems (Plans Installation)
  • 8.02 Selects control system components and accessories
  • 8.03 Determines placement of control system components and accessories
  • 8.04 Performs control system material take-off
Control Systems (Plans Installation)
  • 8.01 Verifies control system parameters and requirements
  • 8.02 Selects control system components and accessories
  • 8.03 Determines placement of control system components and accessories
  • 8.04 Performs control system material take-off
Control Systems (Plans Installation)
  • 8.01 Verifies control system parameters and requirements
  • 8.02 Selects control system components and accessories
  • 8.03 Determines placement of control system components and accessories
  • 8.04 Performs control system material take-off
Basic HVAC/R Systems (Installation)
  • 9.03 Places HVAC/R equipment, components and accessories
  • 9.04 Installs fasteners, brackets and hangers
  • 9.05 Installs HVAC/R piping and tubing
  • 9.06 Applies HVAC/R holding charge
HVAC/R Systems (Installs)
  • 9.02 Assembles HVAC/R equipment, components and accessories
  • 9.03 Places HVAC/R equipment, components and accessories
HVAC/R Systems (Installs)
  • 9.01 Confirms system layout
  • 9.02 Assembles HVAC/R equipment, components and accessories
  • 9.03 Places HVAC/R equipment, components and accessories
 
Basic Control Systems (Installation)
  • 10.01 Places control system components
  • 10.02 Connects control systems
Control Systems (Installs)
  • 10.01 Places control system components
  • 10.02 Connects control systems
Control Systems (Installs)
  • 10.01 Places control system components
  • 10.02 Connects control systems
 
    HVAC/R Systems (Commissions)
  • 11.01 Performs pre-start-up checks for HVAC/R systems
  • 11.02 Performs start-up of HVAC/R systems
  • 11.03 Completes HVAC/R system charge
  • 11.04 Sets up primary and secondary HVAC/R system components
HVAC/R Systems (Commissions)
  • 11.01 Performs pre-start-up checks for HVAC/R systems
  • 11.02 Performs start-up of HVAC/R systems
  • 11.03 Completes HVAC/R system charge
  • 11.04 Sets up primary and secondary HVAC/R system components
    Control Systems (Commissions)
  • 12.01 Performs start-up checks for control systems
  • 12.02 Verifies/sets operating parameters
Control Systems (Commissions)
  • 12.01 Performs start-up checks for control systems
  • 12.02 Verifies/sets operating parameters
HVAC/R Systems (Basic Maintenance)
  • 13.01 Inspects HVAC/R systems
  • 13.02 Performs predictive and scheduled maintenance on HVAC/R systems
  • 13.03 Tests HVAC/R system components and accessories
HVAC/R Systems (Maintain)
  • 13.01 Inspects HVAC/R systems
  • 13.02 Performs predictive and scheduled maintenance on HVAC/R systems
  • 13.03 Tests HVAC/R system components and accessories
   
  HVAC/R Systems (Basic Service)
  • 14.01 Troubleshoots HVAC/R systems
  • 14.02 Repairs HVAC/R systems
HVAC/R Systems (Service)
  • 14.01 Troubleshoots HVAC/R systems
  • 14.02 Repairs HVAC/R systems
HVAC/R Systems (Service)
  • 14.01 Troubleshoots HVAC/R systems
  • 14.02 Repairs HVAC/R systems
  Control Systems (Basic Maintenance and Service)
  • 15.01 Performs maintenance and inspection on control systems
  • 15.02 Troubleshoots control systems
  • 15.03 Calibrates operating and safety controls
  • 15.04 Repairs control systems
Control Systems (Maintain and Service)
  • 15.01 Performs maintenance and inspection on control systems
  • 15.02 Troubleshoots control systems
  • 15.03 Calibrates operating and safety controls
  • 15.04 Repairs control systems
Control Systems (Maintain and Service)
  • 15.01 Performs maintenance and inspection on control systems
  • 15.02 Troubleshoots control systems
  • 15.03 Calibrates operating and safety controls
  • 15.04 Repairs control system