Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic (VIC)

Education and Training:

To become a refrigeration and airconditioning mechanic you usually have to complete an apprenticeship in Refrigeration and Airconditioning. Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require Year 10.

Training is usually both on and off the job. The off-the-job training is provided through Registered Training Organisations, including TAFE. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.

Additional Information:

National environmental legislation requires those who work with refrigerant chemicals to possess special handling and/or trading licences issued by the Australian Refrigeration Council. See www.arctick.org for more information.

Once qualified, refrigeration and airconditioning mechanics need to apply for a licence to undertake electrical work.

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Employment Opportunities:

Refrigeration and airconditioning mechanics are employed mainly by installation, service maintenance and manufacturing firms that service shops, hotels, factories and offices. Some refrigeration and airconditioning mechanics work for firms that specialise in cold storage, food treatment plants and refrigeration on ships. With experience, and sometimes further training, promotion is possible to supervisory, sales, technician, associate, technologist or engineer positions. Some refrigeration and airconditioning mechanics are self-employed.

Opportunities for refrigeration and airconditioning mechanics are affected by the level of building and refurbishment activity, especially in the commercial and industrial sectors.