Refrigeration Mechanic
A varied career for mechanically-minded people.
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- What's it like to be a Refrigeration Mechanic?
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What's it like to be a Refrigeration Mechanic?
Refrigeration Mechanics (also called Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics) work with industrial, commercial and domestic refrigeration, air-conditioning and heating systems. They are specialists in installing, testing, servicing and repairing these systems.
Tasks and duties
- Installing and repairing the components of cooling and refrigeration systems, including compressors, motors, condensers, and evaporators.
- Assess and replace copper lines for steam, gas, refrigerant, compressed air, oil and chilled water.
- Conduct operational tests on refrigeration systems, checking mechanisms and making adjustments.
How to become a Refrigeration Mechanic
To become a Refrigeration Mechanic you need to complete an apprenticeship and some formal training. You also need to fulfill certain licensing requirement in order to become certified.
- When looking to start an apprenticeship, an Apprenticeship Network provider or Group Training Organisation in your area can help you find a host employer.
- While completing your apprenticeship, you also need to complete a formal training component in order to become fully qualified. As part of a Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE32211) you’ll complete practical and theoretical classes to gain the skills and knowledge to work at a trade level in the refrigeration and air-conditioning industry.
- A Refrigerant Handling Licence (RHL) must be held by any person who carries out work in relation to refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment. You apply through the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) website. If you’re required to carry out work that involves disconnecting and reconnecting low-voltage electrical installations you will also require additional licensing. These vary from state to state, so check the requirements of the state you plan on working in.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Refrigeration Mechanic employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Refrigeration
Refrigeration Mechanics
Air Conditioning
Refrigeration Systems
Refrigerant Handling Licence
Restricted Electrical Licence
Installation
Commercial Refrigeration
Air Conditioning Systems
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Latest Refrigeration Mechanic reviews
Nov 2023
I have been a Refrigeration Technician for almost 10 years and can say I don't know it all because of the variety that this trade has your always learning something new.
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationTrades & Services
The good thingsRefrigeration and Air Conditioning is a trade that will always need workers all year round and has such a vast array of options to select as you can specialise in other Refrigeration or Air conditioni...
The challengesThe downside would be if you work remote the weather is harsh
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Jan 2019
Being an apprentice refrigeration mechanic leads to great opportunities
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Computing (Information Systems)
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationService and breakdown of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration equipment
The good thingsThere is a great variety of work in this role. Lots of fun problem solving when diagnosing faults. There is a good balance between indoor and outdoor work. This role will help you to keep fit. The...
The challengesTo do well in this field, you really need to get your head around the technical side of things. Once you understand these, the challenge becomes to be apply to apply it in your everyday work. This ...
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