Red Seal Occupational Standard - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
The Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) recognizes this Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS) as the Red Seal standard for the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trade.
RSOS Products
The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Red Seal Occupational Standard is developed by Canadian trade representatives. It collects information about the trade as it is practiced across Canada.
This RSOS information is combined in several ways to generate several RSOS Products, each of these is based on information contained in the complete RSOS, and is geared to user needs:
- Red Seal Occupational Standard - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (PDF, 2.5 MB)
A complete description of all trade activities, skills and knowledge. The Standard defines the trade by collecting and organizing elements together. - Trade Profile - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (PDF, 525 KB)
A quick snapshot of all trade activities in the standard. It can be used to self-assess experience. It can be used to introduce a concise summary of all trade activities to those wanting to learn about the trade. It can also be used for gap analysis. - Exam Information – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
Exams based on this RSOS are currently under development.
General Information
- What is an Occupational Standard
- History of Red Seal Standards
- About the Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS) - Structure and Development
Acknowledgements
The CCDA and ESDC wish to express sincere appreciation for the contribution of the many tradespersons, industrial establishments, professional associations, labour organizations, provincial and territorial government departments and agencies, and all others who contributed to this publication.
Special thanks are offered to the following representatives who contributed greatly to the original draft of the standard and provided expert advice throughout its development:
- Peter Arkesteyn, RSE - British Columbia
- Andre Barbosa, RSE - Ontario
- Ray Bollinger, RSE - British Columbia
- Jason de Wet, RSE - Manitoba
- Eric Ellefsen, RSE - New Brunswick
- Don Lyons, RSE - Saskatchewan
- Craig MacDonald - United Association of Canada
- John MacInnis, RSE - New Brunswick
- Simon Miller, RSE - British Columbia
- Tony Place, RSE - Nova Scotia
- Adam Prest, RSE - Ontario
- Claudette Roy, RSE - Nova Scotia
- Dallas Shepherdson, RSE - Alberta
- Donald Smith, RSE - Alberta
- Michael Stroh, RSE - Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ryan Sutherland, RSE - Manitoba
This standard was prepared by the Apprenticeship and Sectoral Initiatives Directorate of ESDC. The coordinating, facilitating and processing of this standard were undertaken by employees of the standards development team of the Trades and Apprenticeship Division and of Nova Scotia, the host jurisdiction for this trade.