Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics
ANZSCO 3421
29,700
9%
1%
$2,100
31 yrs
Declining
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
About this career
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics assemble, install, maintain and repair industrial, commercial and domestic airconditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment.
What they typically do
- Establishing job requirements from drawings and specifications, and laying out installation reference points
- Drilling holes, installing mounting brackets and cutting, bending and threading piping
- Installing and repairing components such as compressors, motors, condensers, evaporators, switches and gauges, and copper lines for steam, gas, refrigerant, compressed air, oil and chilled water
- Bolting, soldering, riveting, welding and brazing pipes to connect equipment, and checking alignment and accuracy of fit
- Filling systems with gas or fluid to check for leaks
- Test-operating refrigeration systems, checking mechanisms and making adjustments
- Removing test gas and fluid using vacuum pumps, and filling with refrigerant
- Checking and overhauling refrigeration systems, diagnosing faults and repairing and replacing defective components
- Adjusting system controls and mechanisms and reassembling systems
- Recording causes of malfunctioning and action taken
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics.
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Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
UEE62525 · AQF 6 · 2 providers
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Certificate IV in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems
UEE42925 · AQF 4 · 0 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
UEE62420 · AQF 6 · 0 providers
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Certificate IV in Air-conditioning Systems Energy Management and Control
UEE42825 · AQF 4 · 0 providers
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Certificate IV in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing
UEE42725 · AQF 4 · 4 providers
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Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
UEE32225 · AQF 3 · 26 providers
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Course in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Minimum Australian Context Gap
11412NAT · 2 providers
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Course in Balancing and Commissioning HVAC Systems
22672VIC · 0 providers
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Course in Install Fire, Smoke and Air Dampers
11284NAT · 0 providers
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Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
MEM31322 · AQF 3 · 6 providers
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Certificate IV in Electrical - Air Conditioning Split Systems
UEE40520 · AQF 4 · 0 providers
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Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
UEE51225 · AQF 5 · 3 providers