Trades - Apprenticeship in Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic Pre-Apprenticeship

The Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic Pre-Apprenticeship at St. Lawrence College is a tuition-free program that prepares participants for a career as a residential air conditioning systems mechanic. It combines in-class training in Kingston, running mid-September to mid-December, with an 8-week paid placement in the new year, for 22 weeks in total. Participants receive free in-class training, hand tools, personal protective equipment and all learning resources, and graduate with a certificate. The program is delivered in person and is aimed at individuals interested in entering the residential air conditioning trade through Ontario's pre-apprenticeship pathway, with a driver's licence and access to a vehicle recommended for the duration of the placement. It provides a bridge into a registered apprenticeship with a sponsoring employer rather than direct employment as a certified mechanic.