Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heat Pump Technician
Study LevelLevel 3 Course TypeApprenticeships Duration1 Academic Year Start DateYear round enrolment Study ModePart-time LocationTrinity GreenOverview
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
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
GCSE Mathematics and English at a minimum of Grade C/4 or Level 1 on the Literacy and Numeracy BKSB screening.
On completion, apprentices can look at jobs such as:
- Refrigeration Technician/Engineer
- Air Conditioning Technician/Engineering
- Heat pump Technician/Engineer
- Service Technician/Engineer
This is representative of the most common fees scenario, but actual fees can vary depending on a number of factors. Please contact us if you need more guidance.
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