3821 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technicians
3821 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technicians
Assemble, install, maintain and repair industrial, commercial and domestic air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment that can contain refrigerant gases and liquids.
Mechanical Services Plumbers are excluded from this unit group. Mechanical Services Plumbers are included in Occupation 363933 Mechanical Services Plumber.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
382131 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician
Assembles, installs, maintains and repairs industrial, commercial and domestic air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment that can contain refrigerant gases and liquids.
Registration or licensing is required.
Mechanical Services Plumbers are excluded from this occupation. Mechanical Services Plumbers are included in Occupation 363933 Mechanical Services Plumber.
Alternative title
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Installs air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment in industrial, commercial and domestic settings
- Assembles components and parts to construct air conditioning and refrigeration systems
- Repairs and maintains air conditioning and refrigeration components such as compressors, motors, condensers, evaporators and pumps
- Repairs and maintains air conditioning and refrigeration lines used for refrigerant, liquids and gases in the air conditioning, heating or cooling process
- Tests operational air conditioning and refrigeration systems to prevent breakdowns and ensure optimal performance
- Fills systems with gas or fluid to check for leaks, and removes gas and fluids with vacuum pumps
- Recovers and fills refrigerant in air conditioning and refrigeration systems