Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
Trade Description:
In Manitoba, you can train to be a commercial refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic OR a residential refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic. Mechanics in this trade install, repair, service, replace and maintain a variety of air conditioning and heating equipment, as well as ventilation and air exchange systems. Commercial mechanics work in buildings such as apartments, restaurants, hospitals and ice rinks. Residential mechanics work in private residences.
Major employers include air conditioning contractors, refrigeration equipment dealers, truck transportation firms and storage warehouses.
| Trade Regulation | |
|---|---|
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic | Red Seal Occupational Standard |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Residential) | Provincial Occupational Standard (for future exams to be developed) Provincial Occupational Analysis (for current exams) |
Apprenticeship Annual Requirements:
| Levels | Total Hours/Year (On-the-Job & Technical Training) |
Total Weeks/Year (Technical Training) |
Delivered By | |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic |
4 | 1,800 | 9-9-9-9 | RRC Polytech |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Residential) | 3 | 1,800 | 9-9-9 | RRC Polytech |
Training Standards:
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
| 2023 Technical Training Standard (See Implementation Schedule below) | |
 Level One |
Level Chart |
| Level Two |
RSOS Subtask to Unit Comparison |
| Level Three |
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| Level Four |
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| 2011 Technical Training Standard | |
| Level One |
Level Chart |
| Level Two |
NOA Subtask to Unit Comparison |
| Level Three |
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| Level Four |
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Implementation Schedule for RACM
2024/2025 |
2025/2026 |
Level 1 - 2023 Standard |
Level 1 - 2023 Standard |
Level 2 - 2023 Standard |
Level 2 - 2023 Standard |
Level 3 - 2023 Standard |
Level 3 - 2023 Standard |
| Level 4 - 2011 Standard | Level 4 - 2023 Standard |
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Residential)
| Level One |
Level Chart |
| Level Two |
POS Subtask to Unit Comparison |
| Level Three |
Red Seal Exam Information
Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic | ||
| Years of Experience | Hours Required | Additional Practical Exam Required |
| 6 | 10,800 | No |
| Employer Declaration | Employer Declaration (FR) Statutory Declaration | Statutory Declaration (FR) | ||
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Residential) | ||
| Years of Experience | Hours Required | Additional Practical Exam Required |
| 4.5 | 8,100 | No |
| Employer Declaration Statutory Declaration | ||
Accredited Programs:
| Apprenticeship Trade | Training Institution - Secondary Schools |
Training Institution - Post-Secondary Schools |
Training Institution Program Name |
Level |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic | __ | Red River College, Construction Trades | Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Technician Program | 1 |