The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician program provides you with the essential job skills related to the installation, maintenance, service and repair of residential, commercial and industrial Refrigeration and Air Conditioning systems. You will learn to keep homes and businesses comfortable. Your training is provided through specialized classroom lecture/ laboratory instruction, combined with Computer-Based Training (CBT) that prepares you for both entry-level positions and future career advancement.
"Electrical specialists who enjoy the grit and physical demands of building projects will find rewarding work on construction and renovation teams. They are relied upon for their expertise at electrical systems installation and operation. In accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code and the National Building Code, you’ll learn fundamental wiring practices, pipe threading and bending techniques, cable tray installation, and other necessary skills. With smart technology on the rise, trained Electricians are value-added members of modern construction teams."
If you like seeing projects through to completion and enjoy working with your hands, our Carpentry program is for you. Train for employment in the residential and commercial building construction trade armed with a complete understanding of building codes and standards, matched with safety and quality assurance processes. Small home builders and remodeling companies might require you to learn about all aspects of building a house – framing walls and partitions, putting in doors and windows, building stairs, installing cabinets and mouldings, and many other tasks.
The Centre for Health and Biotechnology Management Research (CHBMR) is embedded within the School of Business at UPEI. It supports the stream in the MBA program focused on Biotechnology Management, which enforces the importance of the sector to the School. The Centre aims to integrate knowledge and progress in biotechnology and related sectors into research, education and learning. It also provides networking and partnering opportunities which add to UPEI's and the region's capacity and capabilities in the biotech sector.
The Public Administration program is an innovative program designed for an interdisciplinary understanding of public administration, with a class schedule attractive to both the working professional and the full-time student. Leading to a certificate or diploma, the program offers enough flexibility so the student can choose to focus in one area, or take a range of courses in a relevant field.
THE INSTITUTE OF ISLAND STUDIES (IIS) is a research, education, and public policy institute based at the University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Canada. With an emphasis always on Prince Edward Island, the work of the Institute focuses on the culture, environment, and economy of small islands.
This is a summary only. For more detailed information about the Environmental Studies program and courses, please see Current Environmental Studies Courses.
This is a summary only. For more detailed information about the Environmental Studies program and courses, please see Current Environmental Studies Courses.
Heavy industry types all have a millwright on speed dial. If you’re ready to answer the call, our Industrial Mechanic program is for you. We introduce you to metal processing, basic welding and cutting, sheet metal work, machine shop practices, maintenance and troubleshooting. You will progress from simple hand and machine processes to more exacting operations such as machining, fitting and reassembly.
If you like crafting things and making sure they work, our Machinist program is for you. Machinists set up and operate a variety of machine and hand tools to measure, cut, drill, form, shape, grind and finish metal, plastic or similar materials to make or repair parts or products with precise dimensions used in the manufacture and repair of mechanical devices, machines and equipment. This program trains you in the range of machinery and tooling available, and the methodology employed in their use.
