Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
From keeping our cool to delivering fresh food, keeping refrigeration and air conditioning working is essential to the modern world.
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Why is this skill important?
The refrigeration and air conditioning engineer is responsible for the design, installation, maintenance and repair of both systems.
Your work could involve both domestic and commercial settings, as well as include the construction and transportation sectors, for example in ships and trucks.
Finding solutions to issues involving climate and the environment are the bigger issues for engineers in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry.
Could this skill be for you?
If you like:
- Fixing things
- Making things
- Using tools
You should also take a look at:
- Construction and Building Technology
The Challenge
Important elements of the challenge include:
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The ability work on refrigeration systems and piping is needed for this Skill.
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Judges are also marking contestants on their knowledge of electrical wiring and component and system installation
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It is important competitors are able to diagnose malfunctions and are able to repair or replace refrigeration parts.
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Extra marks are awarded to those who can demonstrate safe working practices.
