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Cert in HVAC Refrigeration Technician

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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Cert in HVAC Refrigeration Technician at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton, Canada is a certificate in Trades programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 735 per credit (CAD 197 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Trades
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 197 / credit
International tuition: CAD 735 / credit

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: nait.ca ·

Program details

Overview

NAIT's Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Technician certificate is a one-year program covering the commissioning, design, installation, maintenance, service, and troubleshooting of HVACR systems. Instruction is split evenly between theory and practical classes held in a computer lab or shop, using hand and power tools alongside computer programs and simulators. The program builds familiarity with the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry and an understanding of the operating principles of industry-specific equipment, systems, and procedures used across the sector. Graduates receive recognition toward periods 1 and 2 of technical training in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (RACM) apprenticeship, with full credit toward those periods once they pass the corresponding technical exams and complete the required on-the-job training hours.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires Grade 12 Language Arts (English 30-2), Grade 11 Mathematics (Math 20-2), and one of Grade 11 Chemistry (Chemistry 20), Grade 11 Physics (Physics 20), or Grade 11 Science (Science 20), plus proof of English Language Proficiency.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

“Discere, Efficere, Praestare”

Type: College
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1962
Students: 18,200
Programs: 129
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in HVAC Refrigeration Technician award?

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology awards a Certificate in the field of Trades on completion of this programme.

How long does Cert in HVAC Refrigeration Technician take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Cert in HVAC Refrigeration Technician cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 735 per credit (CAD 197 per credit for local students).

Can Cert in HVAC Refrigeration Technician be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.

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