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Refrigeration technicians are responsible for maintaining and repairing air conditioning components and systems in vehicles.

The duties of a refrigeration technician may include:

• Fitting refrigeration or air conditioning units
• Maintaining and servicing systems
• Inspecting and testing systems
• Diagnosing faults with systems

As a refrigeration technician you will need to demonstrate:

• Good practical and problem solving skills
• The ability to keep up to date with developments and changes in technology and legislation
• The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills
• An awareness of health and safety regulations

Demand is high for technicians with experience of working on air conditioning components and systems. Refrigeration technicians need to be qualified in air conditioning and climate control to level 3 in order to keep up to date with new EU regulations.  To meet these regulations you can complete an Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) in Air Conditioning, to find out more please click IMI Air Conditioning.

It is also possible to enter this role after experience as a service technician or working in body repair. You will need to have a good technical background and strong knowledge of automotive systems.

Qualifications

IMI Awards

L3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006)

City & Guilds

Level 3 Award in Diagnosis and Repair of Mobile Air Conditioning/Climate Control Systems (QCF)

Please note: These figures are meant as a guide only and may vary from employer to employer and may be dependent on the geographical area.

Refrigeration technicians normally work 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday. Employers may operate an on-call service for emergencies on a rota system so some weekend and evening work may be necessary. You would be based in a garage or workshop and may be out on the road if required.

Salary:

• Qualified technicians can expect to earn between £14,500-£17,000 per year
• Experienced technicians may expect between £17,500-£21,000
• Senior technicians can expect up to £25,000

There may be opportunities for shift and overtime pay depending on your employer. You may also be eligible for holiday entitlement, company pension and private healthcare schemes.

Demand is high for technicians with experience of working on air conditioning components and systems. Refrigeration technicians need to be qualified in air conditioning and climate control to level 3 in order to keep up to date with new EU regulations.

It is also possible to enter this role after experience as a service technician or working in body repair. You will need to have a good technical background and strong knowledge of automotive systems.

Apprenticeships

Vehicle Maintenance and Reapir (Advanced - Auto Electrical Diagnostic Technician / Heavy Vehicle Diagnostic Technician / Light Vehicle Diagnostic Technician)  Refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeships This Apprenticeship deals with the repair and maintenance of all types of vehicles, from mopeds to lorries. There are more than 32 million vehicles on the UK’s roads, which means we need plenty of motor vehicle technicians to keep them roadworthy.  As an apprentice, you could work for a dealership and focus on a particular manufacturer, or work for an independent garage that deals with many different makes of vehicles. In both, you’ll choose your area of specialisation, whether that’s motorcycles, cars, heavy vehicles or vehicle electrical systems. You’ll be working in a service technician type role, carrying out routine maintenance and basic repairs, as well as identifying and reporting faults.

On the Advanced Level Apprenticeship, you’ll learn about more complex faults and how to identify and repair them using sophisticated diagnostic equipment.

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