How to Become a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic in Yukon
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic is a voluntary trade in Yukon. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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From ellischart.ca/eng/trades/refrig-ac-mech/ellis-chart.shtml, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps, listed one-time fees $10
- Licensed in another province: no separate route
- Trained outside Canada: no separate route
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Training
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Trained in Canada
0 of 4 done
- Listed one-time fees: $10
- 3 steps without a listed fee
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You apply to register as an apprentice in the Government of Yukon's apprenticeship program and pay a non-refundable application fee.
- Apprentice application fee: $10
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“You’ll pay a $10 non-refundable application fee when you apply to register as an apprentice.”
yukon.ca/en/education-and-schools/apprentices-and-trades/learn-abou...
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“You’ll pay a $10 non-refundable application fee when you apply to register as an apprentice.”
yukon.ca/en/education-and-schools/apprentices-and-trades/learn-abou... - Apprentice application fee: $10
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You spend most of your apprenticeship learning on the job from a certified journeyperson while getting paid.
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“80 per cent of your time learning from a certified journeyperson on the job while getting paid;”
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You spend the remaining part of each year in in-school technical training, which ranges from 4 to 10 weeks per year depending on your trade.
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“20 per cent of your time learning at in-school technical training. In-class training ranges from 4 to 10 weeks per year depending on your trade.”
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When you finish your apprenticeship you earn a Certificate of Qualification and become a certified journeyperson.
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“When you finish your apprenticeship, you earn a Certificate of Qualification and become a certified journeyperson.”
yukon.ca/en/education-and-schools/apprentices-and-trades/learn-abou...
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $10
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $10 | 100% |
| One-time total | $10 | 100% |
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
No separate route for this group. Source
“You can receive a Certificate of Qualification when you: complete the Yukon’s apprenticeship program; or apply with enough demonstrated working hours in a designated trade, including self-employment, and successfully pass the appropriate exam.”
yukon.ca/en/education-and-schools/apprentices-and-trades/apply-cert...
Trained outside Canada
No separate route for this group. Source
“You may be eligible to write or “challenge” the journeyperson Certificate of Qualification exam without completing an apprenticeship if you have enough experience working in the trade.”
yukon.ca/en/education-and-schools/apprentices-and-trades/apply-cert...
Requirements
Experience
To challenge the exam without completing an apprenticeship, you must have enough experience working in the trade, demonstrated with working hours in the designated trade including self-employment.
Source
“You may be eligible to write or “challenge” the journeyperson Certificate of Qualification exam without completing an apprenticeship if you have enough experience working in the trade.”
yukon.ca/en/education-and-schools/apprentices-and-trades/apply-cert...
Residency
To register as an apprentice you must be a Yukon resident.
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“To register as an apprentice in the apprenticeship program, you must: be at least 16 years old; be a Yukon resident;”
yukon.ca/en/education-and-schools/apprentices-and-trades/learn-abou...
Other
To register as an apprentice you must be at least 16 years old.
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“To register as an apprentice in the apprenticeship program, you must: be at least 16 years old;”
yukon.ca/en/education-and-schools/apprentices-and-trades/learn-abou...To register as an apprentice you must meet the entrance requirements for your trade and work for an employer who employs a journeyperson certified in the trade and is willing to sponsor your apprenticeship.
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“meet the entrance requirements for your trade; and work for an employer who: employs a journeyperson certified in the trade you’re applying to register in; and is willing to sponsor your apprenticeship.”
yukon.ca/en/education-and-schools/apprentices-and-trades/learn-abou...
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The pages do not state how someone already licensed in another Canadian province or territory registers in the Yukon. Source
“There are 2 ways to get your journeyperson Yukon Certificate of Qualification, with or without a Red Seal endorsement.”
yukon.ca/en/education-and-schools/apprentices-and-trades/apply-cert...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Training
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Training
Exams
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journeyperson Certificate of Qualification exam
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“You may be eligible to write or “challenge” the journeyperson Certificate of Qualification exam without completing an apprenticeship if you have enough experience working in the trade.”
yukon.ca/en/education-and-schools/apprentices-and-trades/apply-cert... -
Red Seal exam
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“Review the Red Seal Exam Preparation Guide for more information about the Red Seal exam, how to prepare and practise questions.”
yukon.ca/en/education-and-schools/apprentices-and-trades/apply-cert... -
apprenticeship level 1 exam
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“the apprenticeship level 1 exam based on: your previous experience and training;”
yukon.ca/en/education-and-schools/apprentices-and-trades/learn-abou...
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Training
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Training
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Training
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon | — | — | — | Undetermined |
| Canada | $22.00 | $37.50 | $56.00 | — |
Refrigerations and air conditioning mechanics in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Certification required
- Alberta Certification required
- Saskatchewan Certification required
- Manitoba Certification required
- Ontario Certification required
- Quebec Certification required
- New Brunswick Certification required
- Nova Scotia Certification required
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Compare refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic - Ellis Chart ellischart.ca/eng/trades/refrig-ac-mech/ellis-chart.shtml · fetched October 9, 2026
- Learn about the apprenticeship program | Yukon.ca yukon.ca/en/education-and-schools/apprentices-and-trades/learn-abou... · fetched October 9, 2026
- Apply to certify as a journeyperson in a designated trade | Yukon.ca yukon.ca/en/education-and-schools/apprentices-and-trades/apply-cert... · fetched October 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic in Yukon?
No. Certification is available, but it is not required to work in the trade in Yukon. Certification is managed by Apprenticeship Training.
Which exams are required?
journeyperson Certificate of Qualification exam, Red Seal exam, apprenticeship level 1 exam.
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