5225- AIR-CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION ENGINEERS

Job Title: 

AIR-CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION ENGINEERS

Alternate Titles: 

Air conditioning engineer,Air conditioning fitter,Refrigeration engineer,Refrigeration technician,Service engineer (refrigeration)

Job Description: 

Jobholders in this unit group install, service and repair air-conditioning and refrigeration systems in factories, offices, shops and homes.

Education: 

There are no formal academic entry requirements although some employers may request GCSEs/S grades. Training is via an apprenticeship, or BTEC, City & Guilds or other specialised qualification.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 6
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 12.3
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • examines the proposed site to establish if installation plans are practical;
  • plans layout of the system (pipework, ducts and control panels);
  • produces detailed estimate of costs of the work;
  • plans work schedule and installs the system;
  • inspects and tests the installation;
  • carries our maintenance checks and repairs.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK