Transport Refrigeration and
Heating Systems (Part-time) #1349
2015-2016 Program Handbook
School of Trades and Apprenticeship
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and
Advanced Learning
Note: This is a companion document to the current
Conestoga Student Guide.
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Contents
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WELCOME .............................................................................................................. 3
PROGRAM HANDBOOK GUIDELINES .................................................................. 4
PROGRAM STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION ...................................................... 4
3.1 Program Faculty ................................................................................................. 4
4. PROGRAM OVERVIEW .......................................................................................... 4
4.1 Program Description .......................................................................................... 4
4.2 Program Design ................................................................................................. 5
4.2.1 Program Learning Outcomes....................................................................... 5
5. PROGRAM INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS .............................................. 6
5.1 Program Enrolment ............................................................................................ 6
5.2 Academic Assistance ......................................................................................... 6
5.3 Academic Dates ................................................................................................. 6
5.4 Academic Probation ........................................................................................... 6
5.5 Academic Standing and Promotion .................................................................... 6
5.6 Attendance ......................................................................................................... 6
5.7 Awards ............................................................................................................... 7
5.8 Clearance of Academic Deficiency..................................................................... 7
5.9 Communication and Emailing Requirements ..................................................... 7
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Course Add/Drop ............................................................................................ 7
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Credit Transfer/Exemptions ............................................................................ 7
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Program Specific Pathways ............................................................................ 7
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Discontinuance ............................................................................................... 7
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Equipment Supplies and Texts ....................................................................... 8
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Evaluations (deadlines, tests, and examinations) ........................................... 8
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Graduation ...................................................................................................... 8
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Program Advisory Committee (PAC) .............................................................. 8
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Program Progression ...................................................................................... 9
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Re-admission Requirements ........................................................................... 9
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Student Feedback ........................................................................................... 9
6. STUDENT SERVICES ............................................................................................. 9
7. FACILITY INFORMATION ....................................................................................... 9
8. SAFETY PROTOCOLS ............................................................................................ 9
9. CONESTOGA POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ...................................................... 9
10. PROGRAM REVISION LOG .................................................................................. 10
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1. WELCOME
Welcome to Conestoga!
This program handbook has been designed to provide you with information specific to
Transport Refrigeration& Heating Systems #1349. It is a companion document to the
Student Guide.
We are proud of the programming we offer and the pathways that are available here at
Conestoga.
Continuing Education (including part-time evening, weekend and distance studies) at
Conestoga attracts more than 30,000 enrolments each year from individuals across the
communities we serve. In the past fifteen years, close to 40 per cent of adults in the
region have taken at least one course at the college.
Our faculty members are chosen not only for their subject matter expertise, but also for
their passion for adult learning through the sharing of their knowledge and
experience. Whether it be in a face-to-face, mixed, hybrid or online environment, our
faculty have the teaching expertise to help you succeed in your educational goals.
I wish you the best in your studies and encourage you to contact us if you have any
questions about the program.
Sincerely,
Sandra Schelling,
Dean, Educational Technology, Continuing Education and Corporate Training.
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2. PROGRAM HANDBOOK GUIDELINES
The purpose of this handbook is to provide students with program specific details and
other important information. The material in this handbook is accurate at the date of
posting, and is applicable for the current academic year. Students will be informed of
handbook changes that occur, if any, through college email. Program handbooks are
updated yearly and students must check their program handbook for the current edition.
3. PROGRAM STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
Dean, Continuing Education, Educational Technology & Corporate Training
Sandra Schelling
Doon Welcome Centre
(519) 748-5220 ext. 3221
sschelling@conestogac.on.ca
Program Associate Chair
Michael Diamond, C.E.T.
Doon, ATS 100
(519) 748-5220 ext. 3370
mdiamond@conestogac.on.ca
Manager, Continuing Education & Special Projects
Sheila McGlashan MA (Ed)
Doon Welcome Centre 242
(519) 748-5220 ext. 2399
smcglashan@conestogac.on.ca
Program Administrator
Colin Jones
Doon ATS 100
(519) 748-5220 ext. 3722
cjones@conestogac.on.ca
3.1 Program Faculty
Contact information for this faculty will be provided on the first day of related courses.
4. PROGRAM OVERVIEW
4.1 Program Description
The Transport Refrigeration and Heating Systems program is a comprehensive program
developed to enable the participant to understand and apply the principles of transport
refrigeration and heating systems. The focus of this program is to train participants on
systems used in the trucking industry, public transportation and auxiliary power units.
Participants will review the procedure for testing, diagnosing, repairing refrigeration and
heating systems and discuss the environmental and health and safety requirements
related to transportation heating and cooling systems. Participants will also install,
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maintain and repair transport refrigeration equipment, carry out soldering, brazing and
welding on or in relation to refrigeration equipment, and maintain and perform electrical
repairs on existing refrigeration equipment from the breaker switch or the disconnect
switch. They install, remove, reclaim, recover, recycle, reuse, store and dispose primary
and secondary refrigerants, transport, handle and use refrigerants and other dangerous
goods, and perform pre-trip inspections. Upon successful completion of the Transport
Refrigeration & Cargo Heating Systems I course, participants will be eligible to write
their certification in the form on an Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) certificate. Upon
successful completion of Transport Refrigeration & Cargo Heating Systems II students
will be certified with CSA Z462-13, Control of Hazardous Energy (Arc Flash
Awareness).
4.2 Program Design
Students can find their program design on the Student Portal by following the steps
below:
1. Log in to Student Portal
2. Click on ‘My Courses’ tab
3. Select ‘View Progress Report’ button
Courses are listed by level/semester.
Students can also view courses for the most current program design for this academic
year on the Conestoga College website for Transport Refrigeration and Heating
Systems (Part-time) #1349. To find these courses, students need to scroll down the
page to the ‘Program Courses’.
4.2.1 Program Learning Outcomes
1. Analyse, diagnose and solve transport refrigeration and cargo heating system
faults by using problem solving and critical thinking skills and strategies, and by
applying fundamental knowledge of transport refrigeration and heating systems
and their related components in compliance with manufacturers'
recommendations.
2. Describe the functions, construction, types, styles and application of transport
refrigeration and cargo heating systems and auxiliary power units.
3. Disassemble and assemble transport refrigeration and cargo heating systems to
required specifications by applying safe workshop skills and practices.
4. Use a variety of test equipment, schematics, and troubleshooting techniques to
assess, repair and maintain transport refrigeration and cargo heating systems.
5. Perform hand soldering and brazing repair techniques on transport refrigeration
and cargo systems according to industry best practices.
6. Adhere to industry professional practices in serving customers and in recording
and tracking customer transactions through report writing.
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5. PROGRAM INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Program Enrolment
Did you know that in order to graduate from this program, you must first submit a
program application for acceptance?
Why should you complete a program application and be accepted in to this program?
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You will receive course and program communication updates.
Credit for courses which are part of your program will be honoured despite
program requirement changes.
For more information please see the Program Application Form.
5.2 Academic Assistance
Academic assistance is available to students through a variety of avenues. The program
coordinator/academic advisor and faculty can advise students on specific program and
course information such as adding/dropping courses, etc. Access the Conestoga
website for assistance provided through Accessibility Services
5.3 Academic Dates
Program start and end dates, holidays, and deadlines for course add/drop and
withdrawal are located in the Student Guide. Course changes (add/dropping) may also
be made through the Student Portal under the “My Courses” tab.
Note: Not all programs follow listed dates. Contact your program coordinator or
administrator for more information.
5.4 Academic Probation
For more information visit the College Policies, Procedures and Guidelines webpage
then click on the Academic Administration side tab and search for the document entitled
Academic Standing and Promotion Requirements Procedure.
5.5 Academic Standing and Promotion
Students are required to successfully pass all courses by meeting the specified
minimum requirements, as stated in each course outline, in order to continue with the
program.
5.6 Attendance
The attendance policy varies from course to course. For more information please refer
to your course outline.
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5.7 Awards
Visit the Financial Aid and Student Awards Office on Conestoga’s website for more
information.
5.8 Clearance of Academic Deficiency
During a student’s academic career, there may be occasions when the student’s
performance results in a failing grade for a course. Conestoga grants students the
opportunity to raise this grade to the minimum passing grade under specific
circumstances.
For more information visit the College Policies, Procedures and Guidelines webpage
then click on the Academic Administration side tab and search for the document entitled
Clearance of Academic Deficiency.
5.9 Communication and Emailing Requirements
Conestoga College student email accounts are used to communicate with students.
Students are expected to regularly check their student email accounts. Faculty will not
respond to emails from non-Conestoga email addresses.
5.10 Course Add/Drop
For more information regarding course add/drop please refer to the Continuing
Education Part-time Studies section of the Student Guide located in the Student Portal.
It is strongly recommended that students consult their program coordinator/program
administrator prior to dropping a course or for more information.
5.11 Credit Transfer/Exemptions
Please see the Student Guide for more details regarding credit transfer/exemptions.
5.12 Program Specific Pathways
There are a number of different opportunities available to students who want to continue
studying at Conestoga. For more information regarding program specific pathways visit
the Conestoga Pathways webpage.
5.13 Discontinuance
Students may be discontinued from a program if they do not meet specific academic
standards.
For more information visit the College Policies, Procedures and Guidelines webpage
then click on the Academic Administration side tab and search for the document entitled
Discontinuance Policy.
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5.14 Equipment Supplies and Texts
For the most current listing of the required textbook for each course please visit the
college bookstore.
On occasion you may be required to attend a practical lab. Standard safety rules must
be adhered to when visiting any lab. Your instructor will inform you of the safety rules
well in advance so that you can be prepared.
Where there are practical labs, students will be required to review and sign an
Acknowledgement of Safety and Responsibilities form (See appendix A).
Personal protective equipment is the responsibility of the student. CSA approved safety
glasses and CSA approved safety shoes are required for all practical labs. Proper attire
is also required. Your instructor will discuss these requirements with you in advance.
5.15 Evaluations (deadlines, tests, and examinations)
Copying and plagiarism of assignments will be dealt with in accordance with College
Policy regarding Academic Integrity.
Attendance for exams and tests is mandatory. If you miss an exam or test then a grade
of 0% will be assigned and a re-write will not be permitted. The only time a re-write will
be arranged is when you can provide a medical certificate stating due to illness or other
authorized reasons you were unable to write the exam or test on the scheduled day.
Faculty may choose to handle the makeup tests/exams directly or use the test centre
service.
For more information visit the Testing & Assessment Services webpage.
5.16 Graduation
Students are eligible to graduate upon completion of all academic requirements in their
program of study, including co-op placements if applicable. Students are expected to
respond to their invitation through their Student Portal. Convocation ceremonies are
held in the spring and fall of each academic year. Students, who take longer than the
advertised program length, are responsible for completing any new or additional
courses due to a program design change.
Students who have successfully completed their program design are required to fill out
an Application to Graduate form and submit it with payment to the registrar’s office.
Students who are discontinued or have withdrawn and then return to the college will be
placed in the current program design and must meet all requirements to graduate.
5.17 Program Advisory Committee (PAC)
This program has a Program Advisory Committee (PAC) which is made up of industry
and academic representatives as well as current students. They meet twice per year to
discuss the direction in which that industry is heading and any improvements that can
be made to keep the program current. This helps to ensure that students are learning
material that is relevant to their industry.
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The student representatives are expected to attend the meetings. Students must
prepare and submit a report based on guidelines provided by the Program
Chair/Coordinator which will be presented at the meeting. Students are expected to be
professional, dress in business attire, and engage in discussions.
5.18 Program Progression
Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must
complete the program of study within Four (4) years of being admitted to the program.
5.19 Re-admission Requirements
Please see the Student Guide for more information regarding re-admission
requirements.
5.20 Student Feedback
Student feedback is an essential component of our continuous improvement process.
Our opportunities for student feedback will include:
Student Appraisal of Teaching
The Student Appraisal of Teaching (SAT) allows direct feedback from students on
teaching for a particular course. Completion of the SAT survey gives teachers and
academic managers valuable information, to use for improving teaching at Conestoga.
Students complete either an electronic or paper copy of the SAT. A summary of results
is prepared by Institutional Research. The report is sent to the Academic Manager who
shares the report with the faculty member AFTER all marks for the semester have been
collected.
6. STUDENT SERVICES
Refer to the Student Guide for information on Accessibility.
7. FACILITY INFORMATION
Refer to the Student Guide for information on after-hours parking, classroom and
computer labs.
8. SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Refer to the Student Guide for Conestoga’s Safety and Security Services and
procedures.
9. CONESTOGA POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A Student Protection Acknowledge confirmation pop-up will appear once an
applicant/student logs into the Student Portal. A PDF directs students to policies and
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procedures relevant to their academic responsibilities. Policies and procedures are
searchable on Conestoga’s website. Students are advised to review and comply with all
policies and procedures including the following:
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Academic Dispute and Resolution Policy/Procedure
Academic Integrity Policy
Academic Recognition Policy
Academic Credential Procedure
Clearance of Academic Deficiency Policy/Procedure
Co-operative Education Policy
Discontinuance Policy/Procedure
Eligibility to Participate in Co-op Work Terms Policy/Procedure
Evaluation of Student Learning Policy/Procedure
Grading Procedure
Graduation Requirements and Convocation Procedure
Honours Policy/Procedure
Program/Course (Cohort) Withdrawal Procedure
Student Concerns and Issues/Procedure
Student Fees Policy
Student Feedback Policy
Violation of Academic Integrity Procedure
PROGRAM REVISION LOG
Revision Date
01/08/2014
01/07/2015
Summary of changes
Original handbook creation.
Updated per CCQI.
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