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Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician at Humber Polytechnic
Ontario College Diploma · Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology · North Campus (Toronto) campus
Program code: 03271
What do you need to get into Humber Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician?
What courses do you need?
As the college's page lists them. A U (university preparation) course counts where a C (college preparation) course is asked for.
- Required
- Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
- Grade 12 Mathematics (MAP4C, MCT4C, MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U or equivalent)
- Two Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above
What else each course keeps open: ENG4C, ENG4U, MAP4C, MCT4C, MDM4U, MCV4U, MHF4U
How much does Humber Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $8,700 first year, $17,500 in all
- Rent after first year
- $12,300 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Toronto, $1,023 a month
What careers does Humber Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- ElectricianWire homes, buildings and industry. Earn a paycheque from your first year of training.$73kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- PlumberWater, gas and drainage in every building. Paid apprenticeship, licensed in about 5 years.$71kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- WelderJoin metal with heat. A quick trade to start earning in, and the tickets matter more than the diploma.$62kTypical pay1 to 3 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Agricultural Equipment TechnicianFix the combines, tractors and sprayers that feed the country. A Red Seal trade with a Job Bank median of about $77,000 a year.$77kTypical pay3 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Air Traffic ControllerPaid a salary from the first day of training. Most people who apply never get in.$114kTypical pay2 to 3 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Aircraft Maintenance EngineerInspect and repair aircraft, then sign them safe to fly. A Transport Canada licence, not a university degree.$81kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
Where else can you study skilled trades?
The same field at other colleges, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Maintenance and Avionics (Co-op)Fanshawe, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $4,238 |
| Aircraft Maintenance TechnicianAlgonquin, Ontario | Competitive, no average published | $4,027 |
| Aircraft Maintenance: Aviation TechnicianCentennial, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $4,239 |
| Aircraft Structural Repair TechnicianCanadore, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $3,271 |
| Aircraft Structural Repair TechnicianFanshawe, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $3,176 |
| Airframe AssemblyCentennial, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $1,388 |
| Automotive Technician: Service and Management (Motive Power Technician) (Co-op option available)Durham, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,776 |
| Aviation Technician: Aircraft MaintenanceCanadore, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $3,271 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: humber.ca (opens in a new tab) (read in a browser with Claude in Chrome, 6 November 2026)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Humber Polytechnic. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.