Air conditioning & refrigeration is something that affects almost everyone, everyday Yet most people don’t realise its scope – how wide an industry it really is Career Presentation 2014 2 All homes have at least one fridge, with either a second one or freezer as well. Career Presentation 2014 3 Most homes have some form of air conditioning – a window unit, maybe a split system or perhaps a ducted system Career Presentation 2014 4 We all need food. And to keep food fresh in supermarkets it must be refrigerated. Career Presentation 2014 5 And we all like to go out and enjoy a cool refreshing drink. Career Presentation 2014 6 Most people work in an air conditioned office Career Presentation 2014 7 When food is transported, it too needs to be refrigerated. Career Presentation 2014 8 Then there is all those places we go that we just assume is air conditioned. Career Presentation 2014 9 And air conditioning & refrigeration is needed for those specialised applications Career Presentation 2014 10 So, with all this air conditioning & refrigeration, there is a great need for qualified people to work in this industry. But most people don’t realise it is an actual ‘career’ !!!!! Career Presentation 2014 11 A qualified person in air conditioning & refrigeration generally gains their qualification through the apprenticeship system During this training, they will learn how to: Install systems Commission them into operation Maintain them Repair them if they break down Career Presentation 2014 12 To be able to install, commission, maintain and service, students gain knowledge in: Worksite safety Working with many different materials, tools, fixing devices Electrical concepts, applications, components Thermal & pressure concepts Diagnostic skills Communication Career Presentation 2014 13 The current trade course ‘Certificate 3’ Air Conditioning & Refrigeration qualification is nationally recognised. Due to the high safety standards and concerns in this industry a licence is required at both the national and state levels. To obtain these licences, a person needs this qualification Career Presentation 2014 14 The TVET Certificate 2 Electrotechnology ‘Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Careerstart’ program provides participants a pathway to the Certificate 3 trade qualification. Career Presentation 2014 15 Core competency units included are: UEENEEE101A WH & S UEENEEE104A Solve problems in DC circuits UEENEEE141A Use of routine equipment UEENEEE148A Carry out routine work activities UEENEEE179A Identify and select components, accessories & materials UEENEEK142A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Career Presentation 2014 16 Elective competency units included are: HLTCPR201A Perform CPR UEENEEJ102A Refrigeration piping & tubing UEENEEJ103A Basic operation of refrigeration vapour compression systems UEENEEJ104A Basic operation of air conditioning systems UEENEEP024A Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply Career Presentation 2014 17 And with many of the competencies that make up this course being common to other trade areas (particularly in the mechanical, electrical or plumbing sectors) it is possible to build a career with multiple qualifications. That can only be of value. Career Presentation 2014 18 Because of the ever increasing amount of equipment and systems being installed, the air conditioning & refrigeration industry sector has been nationally recognised as being a ‘skills shortage area’. It seems that there is always a job somewhere in this industry And the remuneration rewards can be very good as well Career Presentation 2014 19 Additionally, the quality and level of training that an air conditioning & refrigeration person is required to have in Australia provides great opportunities to work overseas with many employers in other countries snapping up people with this qualification. Career Presentation 2014 20 Furthermore, there are numerous opportunities within the industry to progress. With further studies a person can: Become a specialised technician Move into the estimating and design field Become a project manager ‘Own their business’ Career Presentation 2014 21 In summary, a career in the air conditioning & refrigeration industry provides; A nationally (and internationally) recognised qualification Variable industry work sectors Skills learnt in many areas Job security High remuneration The ability to move into other industries Career Presentation 2014 22 A career in the air conditioning & refrigeration industry ….. Something to think about !!! Career Presentation 2014 23