Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

Background:

The Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act and General Regulations were proclaimed on July 1, 2003. Subsequently, all existing trade regulations need to be reviewed to ensure they meet the needs of industry under the current Act. The Board established the ad hoc advisory committee in September 2007 to to review the existing trade regulations for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic and propose any amendments of the regulations to the Apprenticeship Board.

Members:

Kenny McManaman (Chair) - Trane Atlantic

Andrea Best - Acadia Refrigeration

Susan Gingras - Halifax Heating and Air Conditioning

Brent Geldart - Black and McDonald

Wendell Mahoney - J.R. Mahoney Contracting Ltd.

Harry Rhyno - Rhyno’s Refrigeration

Mike Nicholl - Cimco Refrigeration

Gary MacDonald - East Coast Reefer Services Ltd.

Meetings:

September 6, 2007

February 8, 2008

August 27, 2008

Status: In Progress

  • Industry Consultation (June 10, 2008 – July 11, 2008): Complete
  • Committee met to review consultation results – August 27, 2008
  • Committee revised draft regulations.
  • Draft regulations presented to Apprenticeship Board – November 19, 2008
  • Currently under legal review.

 

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