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Program description - January 2027
Keep buildings comfortable and safe with Conestoga's Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician diploma.
If you're a hands-on high school graduate who wants a career in a fast-paced and evolving industry focused on comfort, safety and sustainability, Conestoga's two-year Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician diploma is your path to success. This program prepares students for in-demand roles in residential, commercial and industrial settings, including homes, hospitals, supermarkets and green buildings.
You'll train in Conestoga's new state-of-the-art Skilled Trades Centre, gaining practical experience in a fully equipped HRAC shop. The program covers heating, cooling and refrigeration systems, along with foundational training in natural gas and electrical systems. Graduates may qualify to write the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) G3 and G2 Gas Technician exams and may be exempt from Level 1 of 313A and 313D trade school, giving you a head start toward apprenticeship and employment.
What you'll learn
- Installation and maintenance of heating, refrigeration and air conditioning systems
- Fundamentals of natural gas and electrical systems
- Hands-on training in Conestoga's HRAC shop
- Safety standards and applications of green technologies
- Preparation for TSSA G3 and G2 Gas Technician exams
Career pathways
- HVAC technician in residential, commercial or industrial settings
- Apprenticeship in 313A (refrigeration and air conditioning systems mechanic) or 313D (residential air conditioning systems mechanic)
- Roles in building maintenance, energy systems and environmental control
Note:
- This is a highly competitive program. Apply by February 1 (for September), July 15 (for January) and Nov 1 (for May). See oversubscribed programs for more information.
- Students living outside of Ontario are not eligible to apply.
Program details
Estimated tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for programs starting September 2026 and later will be available Spring 2026. ​Listed below are the tuition and fee details for the 2025-2026 academic year (September 2025 to August 2026) for your selected intake. Books and supplies may be additional.
Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2026 and later will be available Spring 2026.
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International
Canadian fee details
| Description | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1348.00 | $1348.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.16 | $8.16 |
| CSI Association Fee | $104.04 | $104.04 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $237.18 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $20.10 | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $124.91 | $124.91 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Student Services | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $2219.89 | $1887.61 |
| Year Total | $4107.50 |
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International fee details
| Description | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $7513.00 | $7513.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.16 | $8.16 |
| CSI Association Fee | $104.04 | $104.04 |
| CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $398.65 | - |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $206.36 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $20.10 | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $124.91 | $124.91 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Student Services | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $9127.72 | $8427.61 |
| Year Total | $17555.33 |
Returning student tuition & fees
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Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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Awards & scholarships
Student Financial Services awarded more than 400 awards, scholarships and bursaries last year.
Delivery sequence - January 2027 - Cambridge – Reuter Dr.
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