- Framework:
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
- Level:
- 2/3
The occupation frameworks in this document are designed to provide new entrants and those seeking career progression, with the opportunity to develop competencies needed to carry out job roles and responsibilities associated with the installation, maintenance and commissioning of refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including relevant:
Sustainable Building Best Practices Environmental technologies Technological requirements and changes
Statutory and non-statutory regulations and requirements.
The programme is likely to be suitable if you:
- Have an aptitude for technical subjects and/or are practically minded Have an interest in technology
- Can demonstrate an ability to solve practical problems.
Other selection criteria may include:
- Motivation to succeed
- Willingness to learn and apply that learning in the workplace/job role
- Enthusiasm and attitude to work
- Ability to demonstrate that you have the potential to achieve the qualifications which are part of the Foundation (Level 2) and/or Apprenticeship (Level 3) programmes
- Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people Being numerate and literate
- Good colour vision to recognise colour-coded wires and components
- Ability to work at heights or in confined spaces
- Willingness to work outside
- Willingness to work unsociable hours
- Willingness to undergo Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check when required.
Pathway options and levels
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning – Level 2
Pathway 1: Supports the role of Refrigeration Operative.
Pathway 2: Supports the job role of Air Conditioning Operative.
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning- Level 3
Pathway 2: Supports the job role of Refrigeration Service and Maintenance Technician.
Pathway 4: Supports the job role of Air Conditioning Service and Maintenance Technician.
Further information
Duration
Level 2: 24 months
Level 3: 24 months
Progression routes
Level 2 Routes include:
- Register on an appropriate Certification Scheme
- Progress to learning and assessment programmes that lead to relevant Level 3 qualifications and/or an Apprenticeship
- Progress to employment.
Level 3 Routes include:
- Register on a relevant industry Certification Scheme
- Progress to relevant Level 4/5 qualifications e.g. Building Services Engineering Technology & Project Management or Foundation Degree in Engineering
- Progress onto the Level 6 Apprenticeships related to this field such as in Building Services Engineering Technology & Project Management
- Take a relevant Trade Test to demonstrate competence to work in other UK countries
- Progress with further training into such job roles as Technician, Designer, Estimator, Project Manager, Site/Workshop Supervisor/ Manager, Chartered Engineer, Sales Engineer or Commercial Manager.
Qualifications
Level 2: NVQ Diploma in chosen pathway
Level 3: Pathway 2: NVQ Certificate in chosen pathway
What are the entry requirements for this pathway?
All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);
Level 2
Level 2: Examples of formal qualifications that can be used as an indication that an applicant has the potential to progress into and complete the Foundation (Level 2) framework in Refrigeration are:
- Welsh Baccalaureate Foundation Diploma
- Completion of a 'Pathway to Apprenticeship' in Engineering
- GCSE grade A-D in each of the following:- a communication subject, maths and either a science or technical-based subject
- Level 1 GNVQs in relevant vocational/technical subjects
- A Level 1 'Access to Building Services Engineering' qualification.
Level 3
Level 3: The Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Industry would normally expect entry into this framework to be for those who have already completed an Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Refrigeration/Air Conditioning, or for individuals with the experience and knowledge comparable with the requirements of that programme.
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