Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

AIRCONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION MECHANICS assemble, install, maintain and repair industrial, commercial and domestic airconditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:
NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

establishing job requirements from drawings and specifications, and laying out installation reference points;
drilling holes, installing mounting brackets and cutting, bending and threading piping;
installing and repairing components such as compressors, motors, condensers, evaporators, switches and gauges, and copper lines for steam, gas, refrigerant, compressed air, oil and chilled water;
bolting, soldering, riveting, welding and brazing pipes to connect equipment, and checking alignment and accuracy of fit;
filling systems with gas or fluid to check for leaks;
test-operating refrigeration systems, checking mechanisms and making adjustments;
removing test gas and fluid using vacuum pumps, and filling with refrigerant;
checking and overhauling refrigeration systems, diagnosing faults and repairing and replacing defective components;
adjusting system controls and mechanisms and reassembling systems;
recording causes of malfunctioning and action taken.

Occupation:

342111 Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic