College Diploma – Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician (T207)

The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician diploma program at St. Clair College prepares graduates for hands-on, mechanical, and technical careers installing and maintaining residential and commercial climate control systems:

• Apprenticeship Pathways: Serves as a foundation for entry-level trade apprenticeships across Air Conditioning, Sheet Metal, Electrical, and Refrigeration sectors.

• Industry Certifications: Incorporates the official TSSA Gas Technician 3 and Gas Technician 2 curriculum to prepare students for external licensing as a Licensed Gas Technician.

• Refrigeration Handling: Prepares students for external Refrigeration Handling Certification (ODP/ODS) through HRAI.

• Strong Career Outlook: Features a moderate hiring outlook in Ontario and across Canada with average entry to experienced salaries ranging from $41K to $97K CAD.

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 83.0

• PTE: 60.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.