Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
Trade Description:
In Manitoba, you can train to be a commercial refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic OR a residential refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic. Mechanics in this trade install, repair, service, replace and maintain a variety of air conditioning and heating equipment, as well as ventilation and air exchange systems. Commercial mechanics work in buildings such as apartments, restaurants, hospitals and ice rinks. Residential mechanics work in private residences.
Major employers include air conditioning contractors, refrigeration equipment dealers, truck transportation firms and storage warehouses.
| Trade Regulation | |
|---|---|
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic | Red Seal Occupational Standard |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Residential) | Provincial Occupational Standard (for future exams to be developed) Provincial Occupational Analysis (for current exams) |
Apprenticeship Annual Requirements:
| Levels | Total Hours/Year (On-the-Job & Technical Training) |
Total Weeks/Year (Technical Training) |
Delivered By | |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic |
4 | 1,800 | 9-9-9-9 | RRC |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Residential) | 3 | 1,800 | 9-9-9 | RRC |
Training Standards:
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic | |
 Level One |
Level Chart |
| Level Two |
Profile Chart |
| Level Three |
NOA Subtask to Unit Comparison |
| Level Four |
Unit to Course Comparison Checklist |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Residential) | |
| Level One |
Level Chart |
| Level Two |
Profile Chart |
| Level Three |
POA Subtask to Unit Comparison |
| Unit to Course Comparison Checklist | |
Red Seal Exam Information
| Red Seal Exam Breakdown | Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide |
| RACM Sample Exams Assessment Guide Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide (PDF) | |
Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic - Commercial | ||
| Years of Experience | Hours Required | Additional Practical Exam Required |
| 6 | 10,800 | No |
| Employer Declaration | Employer Declaration (FR) Statutory Declaration | Statutory Declaration (FR) | ||
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic - Residential | ||
| Years of Experience | Hours Required | Additional Practical Exam Required |
| 4.5 | 8,100 | No |
| Employer Declaration Statutory Declaration | ||
Accredited Programs:
| Apprenticeship Trade | Training Institution - Secondary Schools |
Training Institution - Post-Secondary Schools |
Training Institution Program Name |
Level |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic | __ | Red River College, Construction Trades | Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Technician Program | 1 |
