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Diploma in Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician Loyalist College - Belleville Campus Loyalist College - Belleville Campus, Canada

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CAD 15000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 110

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The heating, refrigeration and air conditioning (HRAC) field offers diverse career opportunities for those skilled in system design, installation, maintenance, repair, and energy management. Learn the skills needed to control indoor spaces for comfort, safety and efficiency.


Experiential Learning 

Combining theory and practice, students will:  

  • Gain solid skills and knowledge in the design, operation and maintenance of energy-efficient, building environmental systems, in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R). 
  • Learn to size, install, repair and maintain building environmental systems for the residential and light commercial sector. 
  • Develop practical skills through hands-on experience in Loyalist’s labs, working on a wide range of furnaces, air conditioners, refrigeration equipment and other appliances, including the latest sustainable heating and cooling technology. 
  • Develop cross-disciplinary, industry-ready skills in soldering, wiring and electrical control circuitry and troubleshooting for HVAC and gas installations. 
  • Use computer-aided design software to assess building heating and cooling requirements, select appropriate equipment, review HVAC system drawings and specifications for the residential market and light commercial market and confirm building code requirements
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 4 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - Band in any one module - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 54

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):

  • Grade 12 English (C or U).
  • Grade 11 Math (M, C or U) or Grade 12 (C or U).

6 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
54 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

15000

Tuition Fee
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CAD 110

Application Fee
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11000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

International Entrance Bursary

Loyalist College has an exciting program-specific bursary opportunity for 5 students coming in from Canam into our Fall 2025 intake. These 5 students must apply and be enrolled in any one of the 6 programs offered at Loyalist College and will receive a $1500 CAD tuition bursary! The programs that this bursary applies to are as follows:

  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Biotechnology
  • Computer Systems Technician
  • Cybersecurity
  • Acupuncture
  • Advanced Filmmaking


How do students apply for this bursary?
 
Once a student puts through a complete application into any one of the 6 programs, the relevant application is flagged to us by your team. We'd proceed to issue an LOA first and then an additional letter acknowledging the student being eligible for the bursary reward.


How will the student receive the bursary? 
The bursary will be applied to the student’s account in the amount of $1,500 CAD after Day 10 in September 2025. The student will be able to see this adjustment reflected on their student account shortly thereafter.  Please note that this is not a cash award. Instead, the bursary amount will be applied towards your next semester’s tuition and fees.


What if a student defers?  Can this bursary be carried over to Winter 2026?
The bursary cannot be deferred to the following winter 2026 intake. 

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