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PROGRAM OUTLINE

Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Mechanic
(Refrigeration Mechanic)
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REFRIGERATION AND AIR
CONDITIONING MECHANIC
(REFRIGERATION MECHANIC)

PROGRAM OUTLINE

APPROVED BY INDUSTRY
October 2010

Developed By
Industry Training Authority
Province of British Columbia
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 4
Foreword ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Acknowledgements ................................................................................................................................... 4
SECTION 2 PROGRAM OVERVIEW ........................................................................................ 7
Occupational Analysis Chart ..................................................................................................................... 8
Program Credentialing Model ................................................................................................................. 10
Training Topics and Suggested Time Allocation .................................................................................... 12
SECTION 3 PROGRAM CONTENT ......................................................................................... 16
Level 1 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Refrigeration Mechanic) .................................. 17
Level 2 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Refrigeration Mechanic) .................................. 72
Level 3 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Refrigeration Mechanic) .................................. 99
Level 4 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Refrigeration Mechanic) ................................ 128
SECTION 4 TRAINING PROVIDER STANDARDS ................................................................ 141
Facility Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 142
Tools and Equipment ............................................................................................................................ 143
Instructor Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 145
Reference Materials .............................................................................................................................. 146
Appendices ........................................................................................................................... 147
Appendix A Glossary Of Verbs ............................................................................................................. 148

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Section 1
INTRODUCTION
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Foreword

The revised Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Refrigeration Mechanic) Program Outline is
intended as a guide for instructors, apprentices, and employers of apprentices as well as for the use of
industry organizations, regulatory bodies, and provincial and federal governments. It reflects updated
standards based on the new Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Refrigeration Mechanic)
Occupational Analysis (2009) and British Columbia industry and instructor subject matter experts.

Practical instruction by demonstration and student participation should be integrated with classroom
sessions. Safe working practices, even though not always specified in each operation or topic, are an
implied part of the program and should be stressed throughout the apprenticeship.

The Program Outline was prepared with the advice and assistance of the Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Mechanic Review Committee and will form the basis for further updating of the British
Columbia Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Refrigeration Mechanic) Program and learning
resources by the Construction Industry Training Organization (CITO) on behalf of the Industry Training
Authority (ITA).

Achievement Criteria are included for those competencies that require a practical component. The intent
of including Achievement Criteria in the Program Outline is to ensure consistency in training across the
many training institutions in British Columbia. Their purpose is to reinforce the theory and to provide a
mechanism for evaluation of the learner’s ability to apply the theory to practice. It is important that these
performances be observable and measureable and that they reflect the skills spelled out in the
competency as those required of a competent journeyperson. The conditions under which these
performances will be observed and measured must be clear to the learner as well as the criteria by which
the learner will be evaluated. The learner must also be given the level of expectation of success.

The performance spelled out in the Achievement Criteria is a suggested performance and is not meant to
stifle flexibility of delivery. Training providers are welcome to substitute other practical performances that
measure similar skills and attainment of the competency. Multiple performances may also be used to
replace individual performances where appropriate.

SAFETY ADVISORY

Be advised that references to the WorkSafeBC safety regulations contained within these materials do
not/may not reflect the most recent Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (the current
Standards and Regulation in BC can be obtained on the following website:
http://www.worksafebc.com). Please note that it is always the responsibility of any person using
these materials to inform him/herself about the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation pertaining
to his/her work.
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Acknowledgements

This Program Outline was prepared with advice and direction from the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Mechanic Review Committee with funding support from the Industry Training Authority (ITA).

The Industry Training Authority (ITA) would like to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of the
industry representatives appointed to identify the training requirements of the Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Mechanic trade:

 Matt Buss
 Dean Gabriele
 Sylvain Girard
 Blaire Mazsatalar
 Jason Rockson

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Section 2

Program Overview

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Occupational Analysis Chart
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Occupation Description: “Refrigeration Mechanic” means a person who fabricates, installs, alters, repairs/services any system used for cooling and/or
heating (i.e. heat pumps) in closed systems that contain a refrigerant or a brine and thermoelectric cooling. Includes piping, controls and electrical
work usually performed by a journeyperson.

Use Safe Work Control Workplace Use Information in the Use WHMIS Use Personal Protective Practice Fire Prevention
Practices Hazards WorkSafeBC OHS Equipment Procedures
Regulations

A A1 A2 A3 A4 A5
1 1 1 1 1

Use Tools and Use Hand Tools Use Power Tools Use Measuring and Use Cutting, Brazing and Use Access Equipment Use Rigging, Hoisting
Equipment Levelling Tools Soldering Equipment and Lifting Equipment

B B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6
1 1 1 2 3 1 1 1

Use Charging, Evacuation Use Computers
and Recovery Tools

B7 B8
1 1 2 3

Organize Work Use Trade Related Describe Trade Related Read Drawings and Use Codes, Regulations Develop Communication Plan a Project
Mathematics Science Specifications and Standards Skills

C C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6
1 1 1 1 2 4 1 1 2

Apply Fundamentals of Use of Refrigerants Use of Lubricants Describe Compressors Describe Evaporators Describe Condensers Use Metering Devices
Refrigeration

D D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 3

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Describe Accessories

D7
2 3

Apply Electrical Apply Basic Electrical Use Electrical Wiring Apply Single Phase Motor Apply Three Phase Motor Apply Electronic Describe Control
Concepts Concepts Schematics Theory Theory Concepts Technology

E E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6
1 2 4 1 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 3 3

Plan and Install Analyze Heat Pumps and Analyze Refrigeration Apply Food Storage Install Heat Pumps and Install Refrigeration Install Piping and Tubing
Refrigeration and Air Air Conditioning Systems Systems Fundamentals Air Conditioning Systems Systems and Accessories
Conditioning Systems and Accessories

F F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
2 3 1 2 3 4 2 2 3 2 3 1 3

Analyze Hydronic Install Control Systems Apply B Gas Theory
Systems

F7 F8 F9
3 3 4

Commission Perform System Pre-start- Start Up Heat Pumps and Start Up Refrigeration
Refrigeration and Air up Checks Air Conditioning Systems Systems
Conditioning Systems

G G1 G2 G3
3 3 3

Maintain and Service Maintain HVAC and Service and Repair HVAC Maintain Control Systems Service and Repair
Refrigeration and Air Refrigeration Systems and Refrigeration Control Systems
Conditioning Systems Systems

H H1 H2 H3 H4
2 3 2 3 4 4

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