Nova Scotia Community College offers Cert in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Geothermal, a certificate in Trades programme in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year. Tuition for international students is CAD 13,505 per year (CAD 3,800 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Trades
Duration: 1 year
Local tuition: CAD 3,800 / year
International tuition: CAD 13,505 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Geothermal at Nova Scotia Community College is a one-year certificate program that combines core refrigeration skills with geothermal heating and cooling technology. Students learn mechanical refrigeration systems, electrical controls, and basic soldering and brazing, training to repair and maintain residential and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Coursework covers installing copper refrigerant lines and other piping, oxy-acetylene brazing and welding, and the installation of electrical circuits and controls, alongside geothermal-specific installation techniques. A mandatory field experience component, completed in two sessions and typically unpaid, gives students hands-on exposure outside the classroom. The program begins each September and graduates are eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit, preparing students for careers installing and servicing geothermal and conventional refrigeration systems as demand grows for clean-energy technicians.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Nova Scotia Community College requires a High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent for this programme; no additional Grade 12 subject prerequisites are published. International applicants' diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country, and the programme defers to the institution-wide proficiency standard: IELTS Academic minimum 6.0 on each band, TOEFL iBT 80 overall, Duolingo English Test 115 overall with no subscore below 95, CAEL Band 60, CanTest 4.5 average, or PTE Academic 55, or an exemption. Accepted applicants must complete a mandatory orientation survey.
