Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Building Systems Technician (HVAC and R) in Dartmouth Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
|
Dartmouth Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,690
(c. USD8,384.47)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Heating and cooling systems play a crucial role in ensuring comfort and functionality for both homes and commercial buildings. They also help preserve temperature-sensitive items like food and medical products. This program addresses modern industry advancements, including indoor air quality standards, refrigerant handling procedures, and energy efficiency practices. You'll gain comprehensive technical expertise that meets current employer demands. The curriculum covers various trade skills such as electrical systems, control mechanisms, installation techniques, and maintenance procedures for residential and commercial HVAC-R systems.
Career opportunities
Graduates can pursue roles as service technicians, building maintenance personnel, or skilled trades workers in construction.
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Further education pathways
In Nova Scotia, becoming a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic requires trade certification. After employment, you must register as an apprentice with the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act.
Red Seal Certification - apprenticeship graduates qualify to take the interprovincial examination. This nationally recognized credential enables certified professionals to work across all Canadian provinces and territories where the trade is recognized.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
International students High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
International students High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
Tuition
CAD
11,690