Last week, we announced our new Introduction to Air Conditioning course, and now I get to let you know about another course coming up at the Niagara and Halton Skilled Trades Academies. In our efforts to provide as much insight into the HVAC industry as we possibly can, and to provide that training quickly, we are happy to announce the availability of our 313D Residential Air Conditioning Exam Preparation course.
What is the 313D Residential Air Conditioning Exam Prep Course?
This course is designed to prepare individuals in the trade who have not yet written, or have written and not yet passed, the residential air conditioning system mechanic exam in Ontario. The course is made specifically for those who are looking to get into the air conditioning trade and are looking to challenge the 313D exam.
The course does not culminate in a license or certificate to work on residential air conditioning systems in Ontario, but rather prepares students to take the TSSA administered exam to become a residential air conditioning system mechanic.
About the 313D Prep Course
Basically, the prep course is a quick and thorough part-time course to prepare students to write the Certificate of Qualifications Exam to complete your Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (313D) license. While there are no prerequisites to take this course, you must be able to show proof of at least 3 years with a minimum of 4,500 hours or more of field experience (apprenticeship) in the air conditioning field.
The course will prepare you, after your experience installing or servicing residential air conditioning and heat pump systems, to challenge the 313D Residential Air Conditioning Certification.
Topics covered include:
- Safety
- Basic refrigeration system
- Air conditioning system accessories
- Refrigerants
- Reading blueprints
- Performing cooling load calculations
- Air distribution systems & accessories
- Duct sizing
- Air conditioning system leaks
- Recovery of refrigerants
- Brazing techniques
- Evacuation techniques
- Refrigerant charging techniques
- Electrical installation of an air conditioning system
- Installing the air conditioning system
- Servicing the air conditioning system
- Heat pumps
Why take the 313D Air Conditioning Exam Prep Course?
If you are already working as a gas technician for an HVAC company, you are likely already working around residential air conditioning units. It would be a great addition to your skill set to branch into AC servicing on top of your gas fitting work.
Additional benefits include:
- Increased chance of getting a rewarding HVAC job in Ontario
- Improved chances of enrolling as an air conditioning apprentice
- Job advancement in the HVAC company you may already be employed at
We are in the process of arranging course dates, so click the link below to find out more information and get dates for upcoming courses.
