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Student success in college requires well developed learning skills and attitudes (such as being able to work independently,
participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic
achievement. Applicants should have thoroughly developed these skills and attitudes before beginning their college programs.
List of Courses
OUR PROGRAM
Rising fuel costs, indoor air quality and climate change are all factors in raising awareness of the true cost of energy, and the need for energy-efficient building environmental system design, construction and maintenance.
This three-year program has been developed to address the current and future needs of the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) sector of the HVAC/R industry. You will develop a firm understanding of the factors involved in designing, building, controlling and maintaining healthful and energy-efficient building environmental systems for a wide variety of industry requirements.
The program covers the basics of air system and hydronic (water) system theory, required to design distribution systems and select appropriate fans, pumps, heating and cooling plants, and system controls for larger buildings. The program prepares you to challenge government exams to obtain a BCIN required for Mechanical System Permit submissions. Environmentally responsible and energy-efficient commercial refrigeration and commercial cooking exhaust and make-up air system design is included in the program, which addresses the needs of the food industry.
The program follows industry-standard design practices for environmentally responsible and energy-efficient residential, commercial and industrial systems, as established by the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute (HRAI), the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Canada Green Building Council (LEED certification).
YOUR FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS
Qualified graduates may be eligible for advanced standing in the George Brown College Bachelor of Applied Technology degree program. Bridge courses may be required. For more information, see transferguide.georgebrown.ca.
PART-TIME STUDY OPTIONS
Part-time study options are not available for this program; however, our Continuing Education office offers evening courses and part-time certificate programs in Building/Construction Technologies. See coned.georgebrown.ca.
YOUR CAREER
Successful graduates of this advanced diploma program will find employment opportunities in a broad range of disciplines within the industry. These can include: consulting engineering and architectural firms, design/build contracting, school boards, commercial refrigeration, building automation and control, building maintenance, and HVAC/R manufacturing, sales, and distribution, etc. Graduates may pursue management careers in the mechanical sector of the construction industry or opt to become self-employed specialty contractors.
COURSES
Printable version Curriculum Planner Start Date (2012-2013) (This PDF file* opens a new window)
SEMESTER 1
HVAC1001 Refrigeration Theory I
HVAC1006 Electrical Fundamentals for HVAC
HVAC1018 Gas Technician III
MATH1109 Mathematics for Building Technologies
COMM1007 College English
GNED1003 General Education Foundation
SEMESTER 2
HVAC1003 Refrigeration Laboratory Applications
HVAC1008 Electrical Circuit Analysis for HVAC
HVAC1016 Gas Technician II (Part A)
HVAC1022 Understanding Construction Drawings
HVAC2003 Refrigeration Theory II
GSCI1022 Building Science and the Environment
SEMESTER 3
HVAC1017 Gas Technician II (Part B)
HVAC2001 Residential HVAC System Design
HVAC2014 Building Code for HVAC
COMM1113 Professional Communications
BLDG1050 Portfolio
GNED General Education Elective
SEMESTER 4
HVAC1021 Gas Technician II (Part C)
HVAC2006 Air Conditioning Laboratory Applications
HVAC2012 Air Conditioning Theory II
HVAC2013 HVAC Computer Applications
GNED General Education Elective
SEMESTER 5
CADE2003 AutoCAD I
HVAC3010 Commercial Load Estimating
HVAC3011 Air Distribution Design
HVAC3012 Hydronic System Design
HVAC3020 Quantity Surveying
BLDG3052 Construction Business Management
SEMESTER 6
HVAC3013 AutoCAD for HVAC
HVAC3014 Building Environment Systems Control Laboratory
HVAC3015 Commercial Refrigeration System Design
HVAC3016 Commercial/Industrial Ventilation System Design
HVAC3017 Mechanical Systems Estimating
BLDG2022 Law and Construction Contracts
For more information,
call George Brown School of Construction Management and Trades
at: 416-415-5000 ext. 4398
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For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in
this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying
George Brown College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other
bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.
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