How to become a refrigeration and air-conditioning installer
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
College
You may be able to take a college course, to give you some of the knowledge and skills needed to help find a job as a trainee. Courses include:
- Level 2 Diploma in Access to Building Services Engineering
- Level 2 Diploma in Installing and Maintaining Refrigeration Systems
- Level 3 Diploma in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems
- T Level in Building Services Engineering for Construction
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T level
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Apprenticeship
You could train for this job through an apprenticeship, such as:
- Building Services Engineering Installer Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
- Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Engineering Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
- Mobile Transport Refrigeration Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
These can take between 2 and 3 years to complete.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Further information
You can find out more about becoming a refrigeration and air-conditioning installer from the Institute of Refrigeration and the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board.