HVAC systems maintain comfortable and healthy indoor environments, and licensed technicians keep these systems operational. The process of learning specialized skills in this trade can vary depending on your background, goals, and preferences, but the key steps to getting into HVAC in Ontario usually look like this:
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Get your high school diploma or equivalent
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Enrol in a pre-apprenticeship training program from a reputable trade school like Skilled Trades College of Canada
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Choose your track: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic, or Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic
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Become a licensed professional, take on additional training as a gas technician, and pass the qualifying exam
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Expand your credentials with a Red Seal certification (applicable to the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic trade, 313A, and work anywhere in Canada
Once older generations retire in the next five to ten years, more skilled tradespeople, including HVAC technicians, will be in high demand. That, on top of a growing need for energy-efficient systems, makes the industry ripe with opportunity.
With competitive salaries, job stability, and room for advancement, there’s no better time to learn how to become an HVAC technician! Get your foot in the door with STC’s HVAC Pre-Apprenticeship Program. In just 12 weeks, you’ll earn skills, knowledge, and experience that can boost your employability and kickstart your exciting career.
Ready to become an HVAC technician? Contact the admissions team at Skilled Trades College of Canada to learn how to build a successful HVAC career!
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