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Skill Overview

The role of a Refrigeration Air Conditioning and Heat Pump
Engineering Technician includes the design, installation, routine
maintenance, reactive service, commissioning and de-commissioning
of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems.

This job role may be carried out in a variety of applications essential for
key UK business activities such as food production, product distribution,
retail storage and display, transport and climate control, manufacturing
processes, data centres, medical and healthcare services, and temperature and environmental control.

Apprentices can expect to receive shadowing opportunities and will take part in specific job-related tasks in the workplace, issued by an employer or mentor (also classed as off the job).

They will gain a questioning attitude to understand the processes and
associated industrial applications, whilst maintaining competence and
a commitment to their Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

This programme of study is delivered through a mix of e-learning, self-study, practical skills training and one-to-one coaching facilitated by Total People at the Total People training centre in Wythenshawe (off the job).

Learning Objectives

Throughout the qualification, learners will cover the following topics:
• Understand and carry out safe working practices in Building
Services Engineering
• Understand how to communicate with others within Building Services Engineering
• Understand how to apply environmental protection measures within Building Services Engineering
• Understand how to apply scientific principles within MES
• Understand refrigeration system installation, testing and
maintenance techniques
• Install, test and maintain refrigeration systems, fault finding
• Apply safe working practices in building services engineering
working environment 
• Understand and carry out site preparation and pipework fabrication techniques for RAC systems
• Handling fluorinated gases and ozone-depleting substances
category I personnel 
• Applying fundamental principles to RACHP systems
• Complex RACHP systems
• Commissioning and troubleshooting complex RACHP
systems
• Work planning and organisation for RACHP systems
• Electrical power and control for RACHP systems.

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Funding Eligibility

This apprenticeship is available to employers and employees looking to upskill in their organisation. We cannot support applications from unemployed individuals.

Sole traders or self-employed individuals cannot enrol themselves but may enrol a new employee.

For apprentices aged 16-21 the training costs are fully funded by the government. For apprentices aged over 21, there is a 5% co-investment which would be paid by the employer. Alternatively, the training costs can be covered by utilising the Apprenticeship Levy Fund. Submit an enquiry to find out more.

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For this programme of study, learners should hold fulltime employment in the refrigeration air conditioning industry.
Candidates will ideally hold a Grade 4 or C in GCSE English and maths.

Candidates without their English and maths qualifications will be required to undertake these alongside their qualification.

Other candidates may be considered dependant on interview and a BKSB assessment.

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