Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Apprenticeships
Train new or existing engineers with practical, industry-specific skills.
Train skilled technicians through industry-led training
Can’t find qualified technicians? You're not alone. North West employers are under growing pressure as demand rises and experienced technicians retire. Our Level 3 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technnician Apprenticeship gives you a practical solution, develops job-ready engineers who understand your systems and challenges from day one.
It is designed to help you develop capable, job-ready technicians who can support your business from the get go.
Challenges employers currently face
Skills shortages in diagnostics and preventative maintenance.
Delays and downtime from limited on-site capability.
Managing regulatory pressure around safety and refrigerants (HSE and F-Gas).
Shortage of new talent entering the trade.
Why employers use apprenticeships
Tackle growing service demand with well-trained engineers
Retain experienced staff by offering development opportunities
Access government funding to help cover training costs
Build confidence in compliance and technical standards.
What our apprenticeship delivers
On-the-job learning that’s directly aligned to your operational environment
Technical skills across installation, diagnostics, commissioning and maintenance
Compliance with F-Gas regulations and industry best practice.
Level 3 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician apprenticeship
This apprenticeship provides a practical, cost-effective way to develop skilled technicians, helping your business meet technical demands and industry regulations.
33 months of training plus a 3-month End Point Assessment, combining online learning, on-the-job experience and practical sessions in our Wythenshawe training centre.
Apprentices will learn about:
- Workplace health and safety
- Energy efficiency in the environment
- Scientific principles
- RAC system fabrication
- Installing, testing and maintaining refrigeration and air conditioning heat pump systems
- F-Gas and ODS regulations
- Testing and maintenance techniques
- Industry hand tools.
Apprentices will complete 3 assessments as part of their End Point Assessment:
EPA 1: Multiple-choice knowledge test
EPA 2: Two practical assessments
EPA 3: Professional interview to assess.
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