Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heat Pump Technician
No formal qualification
Apprenticeships
1 Academic Year
September 2024
Part-time
Overview
Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to learn and train in your chosen career as well as earning a regular pay packet. You will be given first-hand experience and learn the majority of the skills needed on the job, whilst also completing off-the-job training within college by day release.
This apprenticeship will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to carry out roles and responsibilities associated with the installation, maintenance and commissioning of refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
Key Info
What You Will Learn
Typical tasks:
- Routine maintenance of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems
- Fault diagnostics
- Installing components
- Planning the layout of pipework, ducts and control panels
Knowledge:
- Legislation, Regulations and Standards
- Underpinning Principles & System fundamentals
Skills:
- Safe working practices
- Control circuit application
- Mechanical operations
- Sustainable system operation
Behaviours:
- Safety approach
- Strong work ethic
- Logical problem solver
- Focus on quality and personal responsibility
Entry Requirements
GCSE Mathematics and English at a minimum of Grade C/4 or Level 1 on the Literacy and Numeracy BKSB screening.
Progression
On completion, apprentices can look at jobs such as:
- Refrigeration Technician/Engineer
- Air Conditioning Technician/Engineering
- Heat pump Technician/Engineer
- Service Technician/Engineer
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]
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