Refrigeration Air Conditioning Apprentice

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED

Training course

Refrigeration air conditioning and heat pump engineering technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn

Course contents:

• Comply with health and safety, regulations and standards. Apply safe systems of work, including carrying out a risk assessment.
• Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and standards for example prevention of refrigerant emissions, segregate resources for reuse and, recycling and disposal of waste.
• Position, fix, joint and test, pipework and electrical circuits.
• Test, charge with refrigerant and commission vapour compression systems.
• Test and commission electrical and electronic control systems applicable to vapour compression systems.
• Interpret information and data from log books and diagrams.
• Perform servicing, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification procedures and techniques on vapour compression systems including routine and reactive maintenance, installation of components and safe electrical isolation of supply.
• Perform routine service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification procedures and techniques on electrical and electrical control systems applicable to vapour compression systems including carrying out safe isolation procedures.
• Decommission vapour compression systems, safe recovery and disposal of equipment, hazardous waste refrigerant transfer.
• Decommission electrical and electronic systems applicable to vapour compression systems.
• Adjust vapour compression system operating parameters to achieve reductions in carbon emissions.
• Maximise performance of vapour compression systems by determining heating and cooling loads and selecting and balancing components and systems.
• Retrofit and retro fill existing equipment to lower GWP refrigerants.
• Mitigate risks of refrigerants including environmental, toxicity and flammability hazards.
• Identify and use tools and equipment.
• Communicate with others verbally and in writing.
• Complete a customer handover.
• Work collaboratively with clients or stakeholders to solve problems.
• Apply project leadership techniques and principles.
• Use information and digital technology and comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations.
• Apply ethical principles.

Training schedule

Training Provided

• Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
• A combination of on-the-job and off-the-job training
• Day release training at our purpose-built training facility, Wythenshawe Campus (M22 9UH)
• Dedicated support from an experienced Learning Coach
• Regular progress reviews and development meetings
• Access to an electronic portfolio system (OneFile) to track your learning and achievements

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• GCSE in:
  • English (grade 4)
  • Mathematics (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Customer care skills
• Initiative
• IT skills
• Logical
• Number skills
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Problem solving skills
• Team working

Other requirements

What We're Looking For

• A full UK driving licence is essential
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn
• Resilience and a proactive approach when facing challenges

Previous experience or education in electrical, plumbing, engineering, or a related subject would be advantageous but is not essential. We value enthusiasm, commitment, and a genuine interest in the industry.

Additional Information

• A company van will be provided for business use
• Company vehicles are fitted with telematics systems to promote safe driving practices and support ongoing development throughout your apprenticeship

What You'll Receive

• 33 days' annual leave, including Bank Holidays
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Weekend work paid at double time
• Ongoing training and support from experienced engineers and dedicated apprenticeship staff
• The opportunity to build a long-term career within the air conditioning and refrigeration industry

About this employer

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After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to progress into a permanent role with CMS. We are committed to supporting your ongoing training and development, helping you build a rewarding long-term career within the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. As you gain qualifications, skills and experience, qualified engineers can typically earn between £32,000 and £35,000 per year, with excellent opportunities for further career progression and increased earning potential.