Energy Systems Division

The Energy Systems Division of the Separate Structural Subdivision “Odesa Technical Professional College of ONTU” trains Professional Junior Bachelors and Bachelors in the following fields and educational programmes:

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEGREE “PROFESSIONAL JUNIOR BACHELOR”

(professional pre-higher education)

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL “BACHELOR”

(basic higher education)

The Head of the Energy Systems Division, a lecturer of the highest category of the Subject Committee for Specialised Refrigeration Courses, is Liudmyla Hryhorivna Bryhadyr.

The Division has 10 full-time study groups and one part-time group; as of January 2026, the total number of students at the Division is approximately 252.

The Division admits students to obtain the educational and professional degree “Professional Junior Bachelor” (professional pre-higher education):

to Year 1 (for state-funded places and on a fee-paying basis) – on the basis of basic general secondary education (duration of study – 3 years and 10 months), admission based on the results of an interview;

to Year 2 (on a fee-paying basis) – on the basis of complete general secondary education (duration of study – 2 years and 10 months), admission based on External Independent Testing certificates and/or the results of an interview;

to Year 3 (on a fee-paying basis) – on the basis of complete vocational secondary education or the educational and qualification level of skilled worker (duration of study – 1 year and 10 months), admission based on a certificate of completion of professional profile education and training, a skilled worker diploma, External Independent Testing certificates and/or the results of an interview.

Graduates of the Division with the educational and professional degree “PROFESSIONAL JUNIOR BACHELOR” (educational and qualification level “junior specialist”) who hold the relevant External Independent Testing certificates may continue their studies at Odesa National University of Technology (admission to Year 2) or at another higher education institution of Ukraine (admission to Year 2 or Year 3).

Graduates of the Division with the educational level “Bachelor” who have successfully passed the Unified Entrance Examination (UEE) in English and the professional entrance examination may continue their studies at Odesa National University of Technology or another higher education institution of Ukraine to obtain the educational level “Master” (complete higher education), both on a fee-paying basis and in state-funded places.

Students study the main courses of the specialty at the Subject Committee for Specialised Refrigeration Courses (for the “Professional Junior Bachelor” educational and professional degree) and at the Department of Power Engineering (for the “Bachelor” educational level), which have the appropriate staff of teaching and academic staff members.

Read the educational and professional programme "Installation and Maintenance of Refrigeration and Compressor Machines and Units" via this link

Read the educational and professional programme "Installation and Maintenance of Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems" via this link

Read the educational and professional programme for the qualification "Bachelor" - "Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems" via this link

To train a competitive and well-rounded graduate, the study of technical courses is complemented by courses in mathematics, natural sciences, the humanities and social sciences and economics

In Years 1 and 2, students study the courses of the general education programme together with basic specialised courses and complete a training placement. Study in Year 2 ends with the state final assessment in the form of the NMT and the award of a certificate of complete general secondary education.

In Years 3 and 4, students focus on studying specialised courses in accordance with the chosen educational programme, take examinations, complete course papers and projects, and undertake extended practical training (a training placement at the College and a work placement at leading enterprises in Odesa and the Odesa Region).

Study concludes with the completion and defence of a graduation project (“Professional Junior Bachelor” educational and professional degree) / a qualification thesis (“Bachelor” educational level), after which graduates of the Division receive diplomas confirming the relevant educational and professional degree or educational level.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DIVISION’S SPECIALTIES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEGREE “PROFESSIONAL JUNIOR BACHELOR”

(professional pre-higher education)

specialty G4 – “Energy Production”

The educational programme “Installation and Maintenance of Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems” gives students knowledge in various sectors of the economy related to the design, testing, operation, installation, commissioning and repair of air conditioning and ventilation systems. It shapes a specialist capable of setting and solving tasks that improve working conditions and the quality of services for the public.

Typical tasks of an air conditioning and ventilation technology specialist include:

• maintaining air conditioning and ventilation systems;

• repairing air conditioning and ventilation systems;

• maintaining, testing and repairing air conditioners;

• selecting a refrigerant, storing and processing information, depending on the task at hand;

• preparing air conditioning and ventilation equipment and devices for operation.

Students following the educational programme “Installation and Maintenance of Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems” study:

• the structure and operating principles of air conditioners and ventilation units;

• the construction, design and maintenance of air conditioning and ventilation systems;

• modern means of air treatment;

• methods of repairing, adjusting and maintaining air conditioning and ventilation systems;

• typical programming languages and design of air conditioning and ventilation systems ;

• the fundamentals of how air conditioning and ventilation units operate;

• equipment for air treatment technologies;

• the fundamentals of energy economics.

Graduates trained under the educational programme “Installation and Maintenance of Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems” may hold the following positions:

• mechanic;

• section mechanic;

• equipment repair mechanic;

• workshop mechanic;

• production mechanic;

• heat engineering technician for operation and repair;

• operator of energy-saving building equipment;

• installer of ventilation, air conditioning, pneumatic conveying and aspiration systems;

• fitter-repairer;

• fitter-electrician.

The educational programme “Installation and Maintenance of Refrigeration and Compressor Machines and Units” shapes a specialist capable of designing, testing, operating, installing, commissioning and repairing refrigeration supply facilities in various sectors of the economy, and of setting and solving tasks that improve working conditions and the quality of work.

Typical tasks of a refrigeration technology specialist include:

• maintaining refrigeration systems and units;

• repairing refrigeration systems and units;

• testing and repairing the equipment of refrigeration units;

• selecting a refrigerant for the efficient use of modern refrigeration equipment;

• modern refrigeration technologies in the production, storage and heat treatment of food products;

• improving refrigeration supply at enterprises in various sectors.

Students following the educational programme “Installation and Maintenance of Refrigeration and Compressor Machines and Units” study:

• the structure and operating principles of refrigeration units;

• the construction, design and maintenance of refrigeration units;

• modern refrigeration technologies for the storage and heat treatment of food products;

• methods of repairing, adjusting and maintaining refrigeration machines and units;

• the design of refrigeration machines and units;

• the fundamentals of energy economics.

Graduates trained under the educational programme “Installation and Maintenance of Refrigeration and Compressor Machines and Units” may work in the following occupations in accordance with the National Classifier of Occupations DK 003:2010:

• mechanic;

• section mechanic;

• diesel and refrigeration plant mechanic;

• workshop mechanic;

• production mechanic;

• heat engineering technician;

• design technician;

• ice plant mechanic;

• setup mechanic;

• refrigeration unit mechanic;

• refrigerated train (section) mechanic;

• equipment repair mechanic;

• refrigeration unit equipment installer;

• electromechanic of commercial and refrigeration equipment.

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL “BACHELOR”

(basic higher education)

specialty 142 – “Power Engineering”

The aim of the educational programme “Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems” is in-depth fundamental, scientific and practical, socio-economic and specialised training of specialists who are competitive on the labour market and capable of comprehensively solving complex specialised tasks and practical problems, and of improving existing and developing new air conditioning and ventilation systems through the introduction of energy-efficient and energy-saving technologies, which involves conducting research and updating and integrating knowledge under conditions of insufficient information and conflicting requirements.

Employability:

Graduates may work in the following occupations in accordance with the National Classifier of Ukraine DK 003:2010:;

Power engineer;

Power engineering technician;

Heat engineer;

Equipment operation and repair technician;

Technologist technician (mechanics);

Design technician (mechanics);

Section mechanic;

Equipment repair mechanic;

Refrigeration unit mechanic;

Workshop mechanic;

Diesel and refrigeration plant mechanic;

Refrigerated train (section) mechanic;

Mechanic;

Production mechanic;

Gas facility equipment operation technician;

Draughtsman-designer;

Design technician;

Technician;

Setup and testing technician;

Heat engineering technician;

Refrigeration unit mechanic (marine);

Places of employment: state and private enterprises, educational institutions; research, design and engineering, and production units of various institutions.

Employers’ Council of specialty G4 “Energy Production” - link.

Student government of the Energy Systems Division - link.

Results of the survey of students of the Energy Systems Division - link.

View sample questionnaires - link.