Fanshawe College Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (HRAC) Technician program helps students to develop employable skills in this in-demand career field. Students will learn how to view a building as a system and how to design, test, install and service mechanical, heating and cooling equipment. They will also explore hands-on lab work and theory.

In this program, students will develop skills in: • welding • sheet metal • electrical • plumbing • heating, refrigeration and air conditioning.

A career in HRAC offers a wide range of job options and opportunities for professional advancement in service and sales, estimating, supporting large buildings, design, installation and more.

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to: • Relate effectively to heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning supervisors, coworkers, and customers; • Work safely and in accordance with all applicable acts, regulations, legislation, and codes to ensure personal and public safety; • Select and use a variety of heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning tools and equipment safely and properly; • Solve math and applied science problems required to effectively install and maintain heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems, and associated components; • Prepare and interpret electrical, mechanical, and piping drawings; • Install, service, and troubleshoot heating, refrigeration, air conditioning systems, and associated components; • Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development, that will lead to enhanced work performance and career opportunities, and keep pace with industry changes.