The course will cover the following units as outlined in the MTCU Curriculum Guidelines for the Trades of Construction Maintenance Electrician & Industrial Electrician
MM Robinson Course will introduce all of the following units:
Protect Self & Others
Plan & prepare for installation, maintenance, or service of refrigeration & air cooling system
Install & start up air cooling and heat pump
Service or Maintain air cooling and heat pump
Install and commission refrigeration & air conditioning system
Maintain refrigeration and air conditioning system
Service refrigeration & air conditioning system
Perform customer service
In addition to the units above, students will also have a chance to earn certification in
Standard First Aid	Adult CPR
and may also earn Construction Safety Association of Ontario Awareness in
Gas Fitter	Fall Arrest
ODP (Ozone Depletion)	WHMIS

 

Career Opportunities

Mechanical Engineers: (NOC code: 2132)

Mechanical engineers research, design and develop machinery and systems for heating, ventilating and air conditioning, power generation, transportation, processing and manufacturing. They also perform duties related to the evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical systems. Mechanical engineers are employed by consulting firms, by power-generating utilities and in a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries or they may be self-employed. The most important Essential Skills for this occupation are: Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Measurement and Calculation, Money Math, Numerical Estimation, Problem Solving, Scheduling or Budgeting and Accounting.

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians: (NOC code: 2232)

Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians provide technical support and services or may work independently in mechanical engineering fields such as the design, development, maintenance and testing of machines, components, tools, heating and ventilating systems, power generation and power conversion plants, manufacturing plants and equipment. They are employed by consulting engineering, manufacturing and processing companies, institutions and government departments. The most important Essential Skills for this occupation are: Data Analysis, Document Use, Measurement and Calculation, Money Math, Numerical Estimation, Problem Solving, Scheduling or Budgeting and Accounting.

Gas Fitter: (NOC code: 7253)

Gas fitters install, inspect, repair, and maintain gas lines and gas equipment such as meters, regulators, heating units and appliances in residential, commercial and industrial establishments. They are employed by gas utility companies and gas servicing companies. The most important Essential Skills for this occupation are: Decision Making, Document Use, Oral Communication.

** Info from the Ontario Skills Passport

Other Related Career Pathways: gas customer servicer, gas technician, Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers

 

Salaries

HVAC installer - $40,000 per year
HVAC Mechanic - $78.000 per year


These stats are from this source.

Interesting Facts

Are there any health benefits that come from HVAC system cleaning?
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems have been shown to act as a collection source for a variety of contaminants that have the potential to affect health, such as mold, fungi, bacteria, and very small particles of dust. The removal of such contaminants from the HVAC system and home should be considered as one component in an overall plan to improve indoor air quality. (info from this source)

Will HVAC system cleaning reduce our home energy bills?
Research by the U.S. EPA has demonstrated that HVAC system cleaning may allow systems to run more efficiently by removing debris from sensitive mechanical components. Clean, efficient systems are less likely to break down, have a longer life span, and generally operate more effectively than dirty systems. (info from http://aroundthetownhvac.net/blog/?p=32)

How to be friendly to your ozone.
New refrigerants are being developed for air conditioners because traditional refrigerants, if they accidentally escape from an aging system, can cause damage to the ozone layer of the earth's atmosphere. Scientists have associated ozone depletion with potential health risks, and many countries, including the United States, are taking steps to reverse the trend.

The culprit in traditional refrigerants (R-12 and R-22) is a chlorine atom, which reacts with ozone in the upper atmosphere and destroys it. R-410A, chemically known as an HFC (hydrofluorocarbon), contains no chlorine and will not damage the ozone layer. (info from this source)

Did you know that mold NEEDS moisture in order grow? The optimal humidity levels for mold growth is 70 to 93% relative humidity (RH.) This is why a good and powerful dehumidifier is a must for many households. (info from this source)

Certificates and Exemptions

Students that are successful in this program earning all four of their in-school credits and a minimum of 2 coop credits will earn a Concentrated OYAP pre-Apprenticeship Certificate. This indicates that the students have successfully completed the Concentrated OYAP program.

All students may challenge the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities exemption exam. However it is recommended that only students, who have earned a minimum of 70% on all units with an overall average of 80%, consider writing this exam. Students earning 80% will receive an Honours Concentrated OYAP pre-Apprenticeship Certificate.

Students who are successful in challenging the ministry exemption exam will be granted a Concentrated OYAP Exemption Certificate. Passing this exam means students may be exempt from the first level of apprenticeship training.

Please note the college may charge a fee for administering the exemption test.

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