Refrigeration Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Engineering Technician

Qualification: Level 3

Duration: 36 months

You will learn about the principles which underpin refrigeration systems, and you will be able to apply the skills necessary to maintain a variety of refrigeration systems and will have a thorough knowledge of refrigerants, system components and the electrics associated with these systems.

Type of job roles the programme is for

Refrigeration Engineering Technician
Air Conditioning Engineering Technician
Heat Pump Engineering Technician
Service Engineering Technician
Maintenance Engineering Technician
Commissioning Engineering Technician

Qualifications

Level 3 Refrigeration Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Engineering Technician
Functional Skills in Maths
Functional Skills in English

Core competencies

Data analysis
Legislation
Regulations and standards
Mechanical operations
Environmental impact
Logical problem solving
Safety approach

Apprenticeship:

Refrigeration Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Engineering Technician

Qualification: Level 3

Duration: 36 months

New learners and employers are assessed by a Skills Coach or a Business Advisor to ensure their suitability for the programme.
After this, they will complete an initial assessment and scoping to identify areas of improvement, and development goals for the apprenticeship
An apprenticeship induction is then held for new learners, where they will be introduced to the schedule of study.

Topics

Health and safety in RACHP industry
Applying fundamental principles to RACHP systems
Complex RACHP systems
Commissioning and troubleshooting complex RACHP systems
Work planning and organisation for RACHP systems
Electrical power and control for RACHP systems
Relationships to other qualifications
Sources of general information

Apprenticeship:

Refrigeration Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Engineering Technician

Qualification: Level 3

Duration: 36 months

There is a clear GC Education & Skills career pathway for the apprentice once they've completed the Level 3 Refrigeration Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Engineering Technician course.