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Refrigeration engineers design and install refrigeration and air conditioning systems. They would also estimate costs and buy materials and equipment.
The refrigeration and air conditioning sector is part of the building services industry.
There is a growing call for air conditioning systems in homes, offices and shops to increase the level of comfort. Air conditioning systems also reduce dust and humidity levels in manufacturing units.
Refrigeration units keep food at the correct temperature in manufacturing operations, in retail and catering units, and in food transport systems. In hospitals, they are used to store blood, samples and medicines.
Refrigeration and air conditioning engineers usually work around 36.5 hours a week, but this can vary according to the season. Summer can be an especially busy time. Jobs often include a combination of practical and desk work.
The starting salary for a newly qualified engineer is around £12,000 a year, rising to around £30,000 for those with many years' experience.
Refrigeration engineers need to:
There are openings for engineers with specialist building services and engineering firms which undertake work for large construction companies and local authority departments. Opportunities for refrigeration and air conditioning personnel are growing.
The usual entry route for young people is as an apprentice. Entry requirements for Apprenticeships vary, but are likely to be four GCSEs/five S grades (A-C/1-3) in maths, physics, English and drawing or design and technology. Skills gained through previous work may be taken into account for adult entrants who lack the right qualifications.
Training leading to relevant NVQs/SVQs at Levels 2 to 4 is available to employees of all ages.
There are good opportunities for progress to different levels of work and for work abroad. Engineers can progress to incorporated and chartered engineer status.
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