Overview
Elite Cooling Services are a refrigeration and air conditioning company based in Sandbach, Cheshire with nationwide coverage. We are looking for a Refrigeration Air Conditioning Apprentice to work alongside our skilled engineers. You will learn all aspects of the industry during your apprenticeship to become a qualified Engineering Technician.
About the apprenticeship
Job Summary: As an Apprentice / Improver Air conditioning Engineer at Elite Cooling Services, you will work under the guidance and supervision of experienced Air conditioning Engineers to learn the skills and knowledge necessary to become an Air conditioning engineer. You will undertake a wide range of tasks from Servicing, maintenance to installation and trouble shooting. While ensuring safe working practices. Key Responsibilities: 1. Assist in Air conditioning Installations: Work alongside existing Air conditioning engineers to assist in the installation of Air conditioning systems in residential, and commercial. 2. Conduct Routine Maintenance: Assist in PPM's, leak checks and scheduled maintenance inline with FGAS regulations. 3. Fault finding: Assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting on Air Conditioning systems, identifying faulty components, and making necessary repairs. 4. Follow Safety Protocols: Adhere to all safety regulations, guidelines, and protocols to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues. 5. Use Tools and Equipment: Become proficient in the use of various tools and equipment, hand tools, gauges, vacuum pumps and power tools. 6. Maintain records: Ensuring correct paperwork is completed for all new installations and all service work, recording information inline with legalisation.
Apprenticeship qualification and training
QUALIFICATIONS ACHIEVED:
- Level 3 Refrigeration Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Engineering Technician
- Level 2 Certificate in FGas and ODS Regulations Category 1
- English and maths Level 2 (if the learner does not already hold these)
- Off-the-Job training at our Wythenshawe Campus - day release
END POINT ASSESSMENT
Assessments will include:
- EPA 1: A theoretical knowledge test using multiple-choice questions
- EPA 2: An examination comprising of two practical tests including a retrofit (changing of a refrigerant in a working system) and fault finding (to identify and rectify faults)
- EPA 3: A professional interview, which is designed to further explore the apprentice's knowledge relevant to their role and to assess if the apprentice's occupational behaviours meet the requirements specified in the apprenticeship standard
Career progression
- Upon completion of your Apprenticeship, the opportunity of a permanent role and continued industry skills development
About the employer
Elite Cooling Services is a professional and flexible industrial/commercial refrigeration and air conditioning specialist based in Sandbach, Cheshire, providing a nationwide service.
Employer
ELITE COOLING SERVICES LIMITED
Address
Unit 10fSpringvale Ind Est
Moston Road
Sandbach
CW11 3HL View Map