Refrigeration (new version)

Code	5886
Diploma	DVS
Sector	07 - Buildings and Public Works
Length of training	1800 hours
Number of credits	120
Status	Programme approuvé en 2023. Implantation facultative en 2023-2024 et 2024-2025. Implantation obligatoire en 2025-2026

Old version(s) of this program:
5815 - Refrigeration

This program is offered in French:

5386 - Réfrigération

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Program Objectives

The Refrigeration program prepares students to practise the trade of refrigeration specialist. Refrigeration specialists work in various sectors in the construction industry and elsewhere. They install, commission, maintain, repair and optimize air conditioning systems (central, packaged or split) and refrigeration systems (high or low capacity). They are also responsible for converting these systems, recovering refrigerants and dismantling installations. This work is done in accordance with drawings, specifications, environmental standards and the certificates in effect (Commission de la construction du Québec CCQ competency certificate and Emploi-Québec certificate of qualification), as well as the Regulation respecting occupational health and safety. Refrigeration specialists use tools and equipment for access, handling, cutting, brazing and tack-welding jobs. They also use measuring instruments such as manometers and multimeters.

Program Content

Code	Statement of Competency	Hours	Credits
754-991	Construction Industry Organizations	15	1
754-992	Health and Safety on Construction Sites	30	2
938-001	The Trade and the Training Process	15	1
938-016	Assembling and Disassembly of Piping	90	6
938-025	Inspection of Refrigeration Systems	75	5
938-036	Basic Electricity	90	6
938-044	Recovery and Charging of Refrigerants	60	4
938-056	Installation and Commissioning of a Small-Capacity Refrieration System	90	6
938-062	Drawings and Specifications	30	2
938-073	Access and Handling Equipment	45	3
938-088	Installation ans Commissioning of Electric Motors and Control Circuits	120	8
938-096	Installation of a Large-Capacity Refrigeration System	90	6
938-104	Commissioning of a Large-Capacity Refrigeration System	60	4
938-114	Installation and Commissioning of Electronic Motor Control Devices	60	4
938-125	Compressor Maintenance	75	5
938-138	Installing and Commissioning Digital Control Systems	120	8
938-146	Optimization of a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) System	90	6
938-157	Servicing of a Refrigeration System	105	7
938-164	Installation of a Split Air Conditioning System	60	4
938-174	Commissioning of an Air Conditioning System or Liquid Chiller	60	4
938-186	Servicing of a Packaged Air Conditioning System	90	6
938-197	Servicing of a Split Air Conditioning System	105	7
938-206	Servicing of a Liquid Chiller	90	6
938-218	Servicing of a Central Air Conditioning System	120	8
938-221	Job Search Techniques	15	1
		1800	120

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor's degree
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Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning
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Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning
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Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.

Functional Prerequisites

A person who has reached the age of 18 can be admitted to a program of study leading to a Diploma of vocational studies (DVS) based on functional prerequisites. These prerequisites, in place for those aged at least 18 years at the start date declared for the vocational training program, are: successful completion of the general development test (GDT) and obtaining and passing the tests relative to the specific prerequisites in the language of instruction and mathematics, if applicable.

This table indicates the new course codes for common core basic education (CCBE) and diversified basic education (DBE) required for the specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics for the targeted program of study. In the cases where the new course codes for the CCBE and the DBE are in progressive implementation, the old codes are indicated in parenthesis and are still valid. The equivalent course codes in basic education in the youth sector are also indicated in the table. When a DVS does not require any specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a (-) will be displayed in the appropriate field. Please note that the functional prerequisites do not apply to attestation of vocational specialty (AVS) programs.

Specific Prerequisites

Language of instruction		Second language		Mathematics
Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth
ENG-2102-4 (ENG-2061-3)	632-206 (632-212)	-	-	MTH-4151-1 et MTH-4153-2 (MTH-4101-2 et MTH 4103-1)	563-414 ou 564-426 ou 565-426 (563-404 ou 564-406 ou 565-406)

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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

Refrigeration mechanics, commonly known as refrigerationists, install, maintain and repair refrigeration and air-conditioning components (such as compressors, condensers, evaporators, chill tanks, refrigerated display cases, etc.). They install and weld pipework for refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, set up systems and electronic control settings and test installations for leaks. It’s a job that requires problem solving in a constantly changing field. A career as a refrigeration mechanic requires manual skills, environmental awareness, concentration and accuracy.